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Emotional support animal evaluations for Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs, Sheridan and Jackson
Wyoming counts emotional support animals as assistance animals. Under § 35-13-201(c), landlords can’t discriminate against tenants who have one, and faking one can bring a fine of up to $750.
Take the free pre-screening, then meet a licensed provider by video, wherever you live in the Cowboy State.
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Pre-screening does not guarantee approval. A licensed provider decides after evaluating you.
Wyoming ESA Laws at a Glance
Last reviewed November 2026 against official Wyoming and federal sources.
Wyoming’s rules sit in Title 35, Chapter 13, Article 2, which covers rights of persons with disabilities and links rental protection to the federal Fair Housing Act.
ESA definition
Assistance animal includes one giving emotional support for identified symptoms of a disability.Rental rights
No discrimination over an assistance animal; permitted as the FHA requires. Tenant pays damage.Misrepresentation
Knowingly faking a service or assistance animal: misdemeanor, fine up to $750.Where to file a complaint
No state housing agency. HUD within 1 year; private suit within 2 years.Federal law does a lot of the work: Wyoming says assistance animals shall be permitted in rentals “as required” by the federal Fair Housing Act, and the state has no housing agency of its own. That makes HUD’s May 22, 2026 shift to case-by-case review of untrained ESAs especially relevant here.
Still on your side: Wyoming’s statute names emotional support in its definition, bars rental discrimination over assistance animals, and the Fair Housing Act’s text is unchanged.
How to Get an ESA Letter in Wyoming
From the Bighorns to the Red Desert, it’s done online.
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Pre-Screening
Tell us about your symptoms, your animal and your Wyoming rental.
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Video Evaluation
A licensed provider who can treat Wyoming patients evaluates you, no long drive required.
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Provider’s Decision
They decide whether an ESA alleviates identified symptoms of a disability. No automatic yes.
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Request in Writing
If approved, send the letter with a written accommodation request and keep copies.
Wyoming ESA Letter Pricing
A one-time evaluation fee, nothing more.
Where a Wyoming ESA Letter Helps — and Where It Doesn’t
Leased & Rented Housing
Yes. § 35-13-201(c) covers residential rentals.
University of Wyoming
Usually. Residence life in Laramie reviews ESA requests through disability support services.
Flights
No. Airlines at JAC, CPR, CYS and COD may treat an ESA as a pet.
Stores & Restaurants
No. § 35-13-201(b) public access is for service animals.
Preparing a Wyoming ESA Request
Because Wyoming follows the federal standard, include:
- A letter from a licensed health or mental health provider
- Confirmation of a disability that substantially limits a major life activity
- How the animal alleviates identified symptoms or effects of that disability
- License details, signature and date, without your diagnosis
- A written request asking to waive no-pet rules and pet charges
- Honest information only, since misrepresentation carries a $750 fine
Who may qualify: Wyomingites with a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD, when an animal eases identified symptoms.
Air Force families: housing at F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne follows installation pet rules, so check with the housing office too.
Wyoming ESA Letter FAQ
Does Wyoming have an emotional support animal law?
Yes. Wyo. Stat. § 35-13-205 defines an "assistance animal" to include an animal that provides emotional support alleviating one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person's disability. Under § 35-13-201(c), landlords may not discriminate in leasing or renting residential property because a tenant has an assistance animal, and such animals shall be permitted as required by the federal Fair Housing Act.
How does Wyoming's rule connect to federal law?
Section 35-13-201(c) ties the duty to permit assistance animals in rentals to the federal Fair Housing Act. That means the federal reasonable accommodation standard, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B), shapes how Wyoming landlords evaluate ESA requests.
Is it a crime to fake an ESA in Wyoming?
Yes. Under § 35-13-203(b), knowingly and intentionally misrepresenting that an animal is a service animal or an assistance animal to obtain rights under the article is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $750. Because "assistance animal" includes ESAs, that covers false ESA claims.
What documentation can a Wyoming landlord ask for?
Wyoming's statute doesn't set a documentation format. Landlords generally follow federal fair housing practice: when the disability or need isn't obvious, they may ask for reliable information, usually a letter from a licensed health care provider, confirming a disability and a disability-related need.
Is there a waiting period for Wyoming ESA letters?
No. Wyoming sets no 30-day rule or provider list. The provider should still evaluate you genuinely before deciding.
Can I get a Wyoming ESA letter through telehealth?
Yes. Wyoming law doesn't require an in-person visit, which matters in a state with long distances between towns. Choose a provider licensed to treat patients in Wyoming.
Can a Wyoming landlord charge a pet deposit for my ESA?
Wyoming's statute doesn't address fees. Ask in writing that pet rent, fees and deposits be waived as part of your accommodation request. Under § 35-13-201(c), you are liable for any damage the animal causes to the premises or facilities.
How did HUD's 2026 change affect Wyoming?
Because Wyoming links its rental rule to the federal Fair Housing Act, HUD's May 22, 2026 decision to review untrained ESAs case by case matters here. The statute's text and Wyoming's own definition of assistance animal haven't changed, so a clear, well-supported request is especially important.
Can I take my ESA into stores or restaurants in Wyoming?
No. Section 35-13-201(b) allows service animals in public places under federal ADA regulations. ESAs are covered in rental housing, not public accommodations.
Can I fly with my ESA from Jackson Hole or Casper?
Under 14 CFR Part 382, airlines at Jackson Hole (JAC), Casper (CPR), Cheyenne (CYS) and Cody (COD) may treat an ESA as a pet. A trained psychiatric service dog still flies as a service animal.
Where do I file a housing complaint in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no state agency that investigates housing discrimination complaints, so file with HUD within one year. A private Fair Housing Act lawsuit can be filed within two years.
Does an evaluation guarantee an ESA letter?
No. A licensed provider decides after evaluating you and may not recommend an ESA.
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This page is general information about Wyoming and federal law as of November 2026, not legal or medical advice. Completing a pre-screening does not guarantee eligibility, an appointment, an ESA letter, a housing accommodation or any particular outcome. ESA recommendations are made by independent licensed professionals based on individual evaluations. United States Service Dogs is not a government agency.