Key TakeawaysAirlines eliminated free ESA accommodations in 2021, now charging pet fees averaging $125 each way, but this change has zero impact on your housing rights under federal law.Fair Housing Act protections remain fully intact as of 2026, guaranteeing ESA accommodations in housing nationwide without pet fees or deposits.Housing providers cannot deny legitimate ESA requests backed by proper documentation from licensed mental health professionals, regardless of breed, size, or pet polic...

Key TakeawaysAirlines eliminated free ESA accommodations in 2021, now charging pet fees averaging $125 each way, but this change has zero impact on your housing rights under federal law.Fair Housing Act protections remain fully intact as of 2026, guaranteeing ESA accommodations in housing nationwide without pet fees or deposits.Housing providers cannot deny legitimate ESA requests backed by proper documentation from licensed mental health professionals, regardless of breed, size, or pet polic...