- Price
- $149 for up to 2 dogs; $229 for up to 3
- Delivery
- Emailed within 24 hours after approval
- State law
- KRS 258.500: two questions, dog under control
- Where to complain
- Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
How Kentucky PSD Letter works
Book a telehealth evaluation and explain your symptoms and the tasks your dog performs. If the clinician finds you qualify, the signed letter is emailed within 24 hours after approval. If not, no letter is issued. For housing, note that Kentucky's ESA statute has its own provider rules; the PSD letter shows the clinician's license state so your landlord can review it.
Who it’s for, and who it isn’t
May be a fit
- Kentuckians whose dog performs trained psychiatric tasks
- Renters who need to document a disability-related need
- Handlers who keep their dog vaccinated, tagged, licensed and leashed
- Handlers with up to 3 trained dogs
Usually not a fit
- Emotional support animals; they don't get public access in Kentucky
- Anyone hoping a letter alone qualifies an untrained dog
- Anyone under 18
What’s included
- Telehealth evaluation with a licensed clinician
- Signed letter showing license type, number and state
- $149 for up to 2 dogs, $229 for up to 3
- Emailed within 24 hours after approval
Possible side effects
- No medical side effects
- A false assistance dog claim can bring a fine of up to $1,000 in Kentucky
- Protections depend on keeping your dog licensed and under control
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
HUD's May 2026 enforcement guidance presumes housing requests for task-trained psychiatric service dogs to be reasonable. Under the ADA, businesses may ask two questions and can't require documentation. Kentucky's KRS 258.500 takes the same approach for restaurants, hotels, theaters, public buildings and transit.
Public places under the ADA and Kentucky law
Kentucky staff may ask two things: is this an assistance dog, and what work does it do? A letter can't be required.
- Covered places include restaurants, hotels, theaters, public buildings and public transit
- Trainers share these access rights but must carry ID showing they are trainers
- Protection depends on your dog being vaccinated, licensed and tagged, on a leash and under control
Penalties in Kentucky
- Falsely claiming a dog is an assistance dog: fine of up to $1,000 (KRS 258.991)
- Turning away or interfering with a handler and dog: $500 to $1,000 fine
Renting in Kentucky with a PSD
A landlord may ask for reliable information about a disability-related need that isn't obvious. If you are refused, contact the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights or file with HUD.
Prescription treatments are available only to eligible patients after a clinical evaluation by an independently licensed clinician.
Kentucky PSD Letter: common questions
What can a Kentucky restaurant ask about my dog?
Two questions only: is it an assistance dog, and what work does it do?
Does my ESA get public access in Kentucky?
No. Only task-trained assistance dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, have those rights.
Do Kentucky trainers need ID?
Yes. Trainers have the same KRS 258.500 access, provided they carry ID that shows their trainer status.
What happens if a business turns away my service dog?
Kentucky can fine a business $500 to $1,000 for denying access or interfering with the team.
How much is the PSD letter?
$149 for one or two dogs and $229 for three.
Sources
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- KRS 258.500 (assistance dogs)Kentucky General Assembly
- Kentucky Commission on Human RightsKentucky Commission on Human Rights
- Enforcement guidance on requests to use an animal as a reasonable accommodation (May 2026)U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- ADA requirements: service animalsADA.gov (U.S. Department of Justice)