Will I need a letter that prescribes an Emotional Support Animal?

Yes and NO if you plan to take advantage of the protections provided by the ADA and Fair Housing Act. Airlines have very specific requirements around this, as do most property managers.This letter must be written by an emotionally/psychologically disabled person’s Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) that prescribes an ESA to enable the person to function normally. The letter must be written on the letterhead of the LMHP, contain very specific statements regarding the client, and list the licensing information of the LMHP in order to be acceptable to airline companies and property managers.An emotionally/psychologically disabled person who has or wants to obtain an emotional support animal can register their dog WITHOUT a letter of prescription, but will need to present the letter of prescription to fly with their ESA or to qualify for no pet housing.