Our core service
ESA Letter for Housing
Professional documentation from a licensed mental health professional that supports your right to live with your emotional support animal under the Fair Housing Act.
- Accepted for housing in all 50 states
- Delivered 24–48h after approval
- Full refund if you don’t qualify
What an ESA letter actually does
An emotional support animal letter is a signed document from a licensed mental health professional stating that you have an emotional or mental health condition and that your animal provides support that alleviates its symptoms. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, that documentation lets you request a reasonable accommodation from your housing provider.
In practice, a valid letter means most landlords must consider allowing your animal even in "no pets" buildings — and generally can’t charge pet rent, pet fees, or pet deposits for an approved ESA. It applies to apartments, rental homes, most college housing, condos, and HOAs.
Everything Your Housing Provider Expects
Signed letter on letterhead
Issued and signed by your evaluating clinician on their professional letterhead.
License number & state
Full credentials so your landlord can verify the letter is genuine.
Verification support
We handle landlord verification requests through our verification desk.
Secure digital delivery
Encrypted PDF delivery, with printed & mailed copies available.
How You Get It
Take the free assessment
Two minutes to match you with a clinician licensed in your state.
Complete your evaluation
A private 20–30 minute telehealth session — a real clinical conversation.
Receive your letter
Delivered securely within 24–48 hours if your clinician approves.
Honest by design: letters are issued only when your clinician determines an ESA is clinically appropriate. If you’re not approved, your evaluation fee is refunded in full — see our Refund Policy.
ESA Letter FAQs
A Standard evaluation is $149 and Priority is $199 — one-time payments with no subscriptions. Annual renewals for returning clients are $99. See our Pricing page for the full breakdown.
Yes — under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers must consider reasonable accommodation requests supported by valid ESA documentation, including in buildings with no-pet policies. Limited exceptions exist; our Housing Rights guide covers them.
Most clients complete everything within 2–3 days: evaluations are usually available within 1–2 days, and letters arrive 24–48 hours after approval. Five states (AR, CA, IA, LA, MT) require a 30-day client relationship — see ESA Laws by State.
Ready to keep your pet by your side?
Start with the free 2-minute assessment — full refund if you don’t qualify.