24 CFR 960.705 : Housing And Urban Development (§ 0.1 To Parts 4101-4199) — (§ 700.100 To Parts 1008-1699) — Regulations Relating To Housing And Urban Development (Continued) (§ 700.100 To Parts 1008-1699) — Office Of Assistant Secretary For Public And Indian Housing, Department Of Housing And Urban Development (Parts 900-901 To Parts 1008-1699) — Admission To, And Occupancy Of, Public Housing (§ 960.101 To § 960.707) — Pet Ownership In Public Housing (§ 960.701 To § 960.707) — Animals that assist, support, or provide service to persons with disabilities.

(a) This subpart G does not apply to animals that assist, support or provide service to persons with disabilities. PHAs may not apply or enforce any policies established under this subpart against animals that are necessary as a reasonable accommodation to assist, support or provide service to persons with disabilities. This exclusion applies to such animals that reside in public housing, as that term is used in § 960.703, and such animals that visit these developments.

(b) Nothing in this subpart G:

(1) Limits or impairs the rights of persons with disabilities;

(2) Authorizes PHAs to limit or impair the rights of persons with disabilities; or

(3) Affects any authority that PHAs may have to regulate service animals that assist, support or provide service to persons with disabilities, under Federal, State, or local law.