VASH & Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Legal Update Webinar

Join SAAA General Counsel David Fritsche for an important legal update covering two timely housing issues: HUD’s recent policy changes regarding Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and the San Antonio Veteran Housing Voucher Source of Income Protections Ordinance, passed on May 7, 2026.

This webinar will provide property owners and managers with practical guidance on how these changes may impact housing operations, policies, and compliance.

Topics will include:

HUD Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Updates

• When HUD will and will not pursue Fair Housing complaints involving ESAs

• Changes regarding pet fees, pet deposits, and pet rent for untrained ESAs

• The distinction between trained service animals and untrained emotional support animals

• Reduced reliance on online ESA verification and screening services

• What the updated guidance means for property operations and policies

San Antonio Veteran Housing Voucher Source of Income Protections Ordinance

• An overview of the adopted ordinance

• Who and what properties are covered

• What has remained the same and what has changed

• How enforcement works

• Compliance considerations for property owners and managers

This webinar is designed to help owners, managers, and housing professionals understand these updates and take the appropriate steps to remain compliant.