Michigan ESA Frequently Asked Questions

A Michigan-licensed mental health professional — Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Psychologist (LLP), LLMFT, or psychiatrist — with a valid LARA license.

Our Michigan-licensed clinicians deliver letters within 24-48 hours of a completed telehealth evaluation. Evaluation scheduling is typically available within 24 hours.

Yes — if it comes from a Michigan-licensed clinician who conducted a genuine telehealth evaluation with a real therapeutic assessment. HUD 2020 prohibits automated questionnaire-only approval letters.

Visit our pricing page for current Michigan ESA letter packages. We offer ESA letter, PSD letter, and bundle options with a 100% money-back guarantee if evaluation cannot support your request.

Only in very limited circumstances — if the animal poses a direct threat or the accommodation creates an undue hardship. No-pet policies, breed restrictions, and size limits cannot be applied to ESAs under FHA and Michigan PWDCRA.

No. ESAs are assistance animals under FHA and PWDCRA — not pets. Michigan landlords cannot charge pet rent, pet deposits, or pet assessment fees for ESAs.

Yes. Michigan HOAs must comply with PWDCRA and FHA. CC&Rs with no-pet covenants do not override Michigan ESA rights. File MDCR complaints at mdcr.michigan.gov for HOA violations.

Yes. Michigan university housing at U-M, MSU, Wayne State, WMU, GVSU, EMU, and Oakland University is subject to FHA and PWDCRA. Universities have their own accommodation offices that process ESA requests.

A Michigan PSD must be task-trained to mitigate a psychiatric disability and has full ADA public access rights — stores, restaurants, transit, campuses. An ESA only has housing rights under FHA and PWDCRA and requires no task training.

No. Michigan does not require mandatory PSD registration or certification. ADA does not require a PSD to be certified or registered. Voluntary registries and ID cards have no legal standing in Michigan.

Generally no. Michigan businesses open to the public must admit PSDs under ADA. They may ask only two questions: (1) Is this a service animal for a disability? (2) What task does it perform?

The Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (MCL 37.1502) is Michigan's state law providing housing protections for people with disabilities — including ESA tenants. The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) enforces PWDCRA statewide.

File with MDCR at mdcr.michigan.gov or with HUD at hud.gov. Complaints must be filed within 1 year of the violation. Include documentation of your ESA letter, accommodation request, and landlord responses.

Michigan PWDCRA largely mirrors FHA. PWDCRA provides a state enforcement avenue (MDCR) in addition to HUD. Combined, Michigan tenants have both state and federal complaint mechanisms.