New Hampshire ESA laws
New Hampshire has no law written specifically for emotional support animals in housing. An ESA request in Manchester, Nashua or a college town like Durham is a reasonable accommodation request under the federal Fair Housing Act, and the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, created under RSA 354-A, enforces the state's own ban on housing discrimination.
- The New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights handles housing discrimination complaints under RSA 354-A, alongside employment and public accommodation cases.
- New Hampshire's service animal chapter, RSA 167-D, covers trained service animals and does not create separate rights for emotional support animals.
- If a landlord asks for documentation, a short note from a licensed provider tying the animal to your disability usually settles it.
- Owner-occupied buildings and some small rentals can be exempt from the federal Fair Housing Act, so ask early if you rent from a resident landlord.
Your New Hampshire ESA letter, step by step
Book a time
Pick a phone or video slot online and answer a short questionnaire about how you are feeling and the animal you live with in New Hampshire.
Talk with a licensed clinician
A licensed clinician spends about 5–10 minutes with you and decides whether an emotional support animal is part of your care.
Get your signed letter
If the clinician approves, your letter is emailed to you as a PDF with their license details. If not, you are not charged.
Share it with your housing provider
Send the letter with a short reasonable accommodation request. Keep copies of everything you send and receive.
New Hampshire ESA letter cost
| Letter | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESA letter | Up to 2 animals | $129 |
| ESA letter | 3 or more animals | $199 |
Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.
What an ESA letter covers
Rentals and other housing
A letter supports a reasonable accommodation request, so a housing provider considers an exception to no-pet rules or pet fees for your animal.
Not flights or stores
Airlines treat emotional support animals as pets, and stores or restaurants do not have to admit them. Only trained service dogs have those rights.
Any common species
Dogs and cats are most common, but the letter is about your need for the animal, not its breed or training.
Reasonable limits apply
A provider can still refuse an animal that poses a direct threat or causes serious damage.
What to do if a landlord in New Hampshire denies your ESA
Ask the housing provider to put the refusal and its reason in writing. You can then contact the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights or file a complaint with HUD. Many renters settle the issue at this stage simply by asking for a written decision.
Have a dog trained to do specific tasks for a psychiatric condition? See the New Hampshire psychiatric service dog letter.