- Price
- $129 for up to 2 pets; $199 for 3 or more
- Delivery
- Signed letter emailed within 24 hours after approval
- State law
- 6 Del. C. 4603A: reasonable accommodations
- Where to complain
- Delaware Division of Human and Civil Rights
How Delaware ESA Letter works
Book a telehealth evaluation and talk through your symptoms and how your animal helps. Delaware sets no waiting period, so if the clinician finds a disability-related need at your first evaluation, a letter can be written then. Once approved, it is emailed within 24 hours. If not, no letter is issued.
Who it’s for, and who it isn’t
May be a fit
- Delaware renters with a no-pets policy
- People with a mental or emotional health condition helped by their animal
- Tenants who need a letter soon; Delaware sets no waiting period
- Households with several animals
Usually not a fit
- Public places such as shops and restaurants
- Flights; airlines may treat ESAs as pets
- Anyone wanting an ID card or registration
- Anyone under 18
What’s included
- Telehealth evaluation with a licensed clinician
- Signed letter on letterhead with the clinician's license type, number and state
- $129 for 1 or 2 pets; $199 for 3 or more
- Emailed within 24 hours after approval
Possible side effects
- A Delaware landlord may refuse if the tenancy would directly threaten others' safety or cause substantial damage to their property
- Under HUD's May 2026 guidance, untrained ESAs are reviewed case by case
- You pay for any damage
This isn’t a complete list. Your clinician reviews risks, interactions and warnings with you before prescribing. In an emergency, call 911.
What the evidence says
The federal Fair Housing Act and 24 CFR 100.204 require reasonable accommodations, and HUD's May 22, 2026 guidance weighs untrained ESAs case by case. Delaware's own Fair Housing Act mirrors the accommodation duty in section 4603A, along with its limits for direct threats and substantial property damage.
Delaware law on ESA requests
- Under 6 Del. C. Chapter 46, a landlord acts unlawfully by refusing to adjust a rule, policy or service where a tenant needs that change because of a disability.
- Section 4603A covers reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities.
- The same section allows a refusal where the tenancy would be a direct threat to other people's safety or would substantially damage their property.
- No Delaware rule sets a waiting period before a clinician can write a letter.
What a Delaware landlord can and can't ask
If your need isn't obvious, a landlord can ask for reliable information from a clinician. They can't demand your diagnosis or medical records.
If your request is denied in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Human and Civil Rights takes complaints online, by phone or in person. The Division investigates, the Human and Civil Rights Commission decides cases, and in some the Attorney General may take part. HUD accepts federal complaints too.
Prescription treatments are available only to eligible patients after a clinical evaluation by an independently licensed clinician.
Delaware ESA Letter: common questions
Is there an ESA statute in Delaware?
No. Requests fall under the Delaware Fair Housing Act's accommodation rules in section 4603A and the federal Fair Housing Act.
When can a Delaware landlord say no?
If letting you stay with the animal would directly threaten other people's safety or substantially damage their property. Separately, HUD reviews untrained ESAs case by case.
Can I get a letter after one evaluation in Delaware?
Yes, if the clinician finds a disability-related need. Delaware leaves timing to clinical judgment.
Who handles complaints in Delaware?
The Division of Human and Civil Rights investigates, with cases decided under the Human and Civil Rights Commission.
How much is it?
$129 covers 1 or 2 pets. For 3 or more, it's $199.
Sources
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- Title 6, Chapter 46: Delaware Fair Housing ActDelaware Code Online
- Fair housing complaintsDelaware Division of Human and Civil Rights
- Enforcement guidance on requests to use an animal as a reasonable accommodation (May 2026)U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development