Northeast · Connecticut
ESA letter & service dog laws in Connecticut.
ESA and service-dog rules in Connecticut are governed by different federal statutes and apply in different contexts. Use the page that matches your situation.
Educational content, not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a Connecticut-licensed attorney.
For housing accommodations
ESA letter laws in Connecticut
Connecticut follows the federal Fair Housing Act with state-level reinforcement through the Connecticut Fair Housing Practices Act (CGS § 46a-64c). The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) handles state-level housing-discrimination complaints in parallel with HUD.
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For public access
Service dog laws in Connecticut
Connecticut combines the federal ADA with state-level service-animal protections under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-345 et seq. and creates a state offense for misrepresenting a non-service animal as a service animal in places of public accommodation.
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Which one applies to me?
- ESA letter — for housing accommodations under the federal Fair Housing Act. Allows an emotional support animal in a "no pets" rental. No public-access rights.
- Service dog — for public access under the federal ADA. The dog must be individually trained to perform a task tied to a disability. Can include psychiatric service dogs (PSDs).