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Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

http://www.hud.gov/

 

Applies to

Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, and Service Dogs

Policy Statement


“It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a handicapped person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unit, including public and common use areas.” Footnote

Conditions

“The tenant or prospective tenant certifies in writing that the tenant or a member of his or her family is a person with a disability; . . . The animal has been trained to assist persons with that specific disability; and . . . The animal actually assists the person with a disability.” Footnote

 

 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules and Regulations

http://www.faa.gov/

http://www.faa.gov/arp/pdf/lifts.pdf Footnote

                                                    

Applies to

Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, and Service Dogs

Policy Statement


“Carriers shall accept as evidence that an animal is a service animal identification cards, other written documentation, presence of harnesses or markings on harnesses, tags or the credible verbal assurances of the qualified individual with disabilities using the animal.” Footnote

Conditions

“Carriers shall permit a service animal to accompany a qualified individual with disabilities in any seat in which the person sits, unless the animal obstructs an aisle or other area that must remain unobstructed in order to facilitate an emergency evacuation.” Footnote