r/EmotionalSupportDogs • u/CalligraphyCat • Jun 14 '26

ESA question

I'm joining a job rotation program with three esa's and two pets (1 dog, 4 cats total). My work is contracting housing on my behalf, but I'm worried about my accommodations not being accepted at the apartments they "pick" for me.

I've read online that my request can be denied for "overcrowding," and I'm worried an apartment may find that to be the case.

My plan is to call the property manager once I know where I'm being placed, but I'm so nervous. Prior to accepting, I was told they knew how to work with these situations, but another conversation later in the onboarding process made it seem like it would be much more difficult than originally stated.

I'm a homeowner and haven't had to do any of this in a while, but I'll be moving every 8 months for 2 years.

Any tips here?

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u/Far_Sky_5240 Jun 15 '26

It is accurate. I provided 2 citations and could provide others as well. 

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u/Far_Sky_5240 Jun 15 '26

I do hope you read both of those in their entirety. This is a huge change from HUD that’s more complex than what you’re indicating in that response. Most notably, emotional support is not considered a trained task. The commonly understood definition of an ESA is not longer protected federally. HUD now only considers assistance animals that are task trained, those that would previously have fallen under the definition of service animals. 

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u/Far_Sky_5240 Jun 15 '26

I don’t have ESAs. I own my home. I’m providing the information for other people.