Oregon service dog laws
ORS 659A.143 is Oregon's assistance animal law for places of public accommodation and state government services, and it works alongside the ADA. It covers a dog, or another animal named by administrative rule, that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Staff may ask only whether the animal is needed because of a disability and what work it does.
- Trainers and the animals they are training get the same access, and a business cannot charge a fee for the trainee even if it charges pet fees.
- A business may not ask about the nature of your disability or require proof that the animal is trained.
- An animal that is not housebroken, or is out of control without effective action, can be removed, but you must be offered a way to get the goods or services without it.
- Handlers normally use a leash or harness, though voice or signal control is allowed when a tether would get in the way of the animal's work.
How a PSD letter differs from an ESA letter
Psychiatric service dog
Trained to perform specific tasks. Can go into stores, restaurants and the airplane cabin with you.
Emotional support animal
Helps through companionship, with no task training. Covered for housing only. See the Oregon ESA letter.
How to get a PSD letter in Oregon
Book a time
Choose a phone or video slot and tell us about your dog and the tasks it performs.
Talk with a clinician
A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and how the dog's training helps you.
Your signed letter arrives
If approved, your signed letter is emailed as a PDF. If not, you are not charged.
Oregon PSD letter cost
| Letter | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSD letter | One or two dogs | $149 |
| PSD letter | 3 dogs | $229 |
Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.
Service dog housing rights in Oregon
If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Civil Rights Division or file a complaint with HUD.