Get an ESA Letter in Arizona From a Licensed Therapist
A mental health professional licensed in Arizona reviews your assessment and, if you qualify, issues a Fair Housing Act-compliant ESA letter. Full refund if you're not approved.
How to get your ESA letter in Arizona
Most Arizona applicants receive their signed letter as a PDF within 24 to 48 hours of completing their evaluation.
Complete the assessment
Tell us about your situation and your animal. It takes about five minutes.
A clinician licensed in Arizona reviews it
A mental health professional licensed in Arizona reviews your answers and follows up with you if they need more information.
Receive your letter within 24 to 48 hours
If approved, your signed letter arrives as a PDF, typically within 24 to 48 hours of the evaluation. Full refund if you're not approved.
Who qualifies for an ESA letter in Arizona?
You may qualify if a mental or emotional health condition affects your daily life and an emotional support animal helps. Common qualifying conditions include:
- Anxiety disorders and panic disorder
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- ADHD, OCD and autism spectrum conditions
- Other conditions a clinician diagnoses under the DSM-5
Only the licensed clinician who evaluates you decides. Any domesticated animal can be an ESA.
What Arizona renters pay for an ESA letter
One-time prices. No subscriptions, no auto-renewals, and a full refund if you're not approved.
ESA housing letter $99 · PSD letter $139 · both for $199. Renewals are $79 and additional animals $25. See pricing.
Arizona ESA laws and your housing rights
The Fair Housing Act applies in Arizona
Housing providers in Arizona must consider a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal under 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B). You can ask for an exception to no-pet rules, pet fees and breed or weight limits as part of that request. Since May 2026, HUD presumes such a request is reasonable only when the animal is trained to do disability-related tasks, so state law and your landlord's own policy also matter.
Arizona's 2025 assistance-animal law (A.R.S. § 41-1491.38)
House Bill 2068 (2025, Chapter 191) added A.R.S. § 41-1491.38 to the Arizona Fair Housing Act. As enacted, the section says a landlord is not liable for injuries or damages caused by a purported assistance animal or service animal that was allowed as a reasonable accommodation, and that this does not limit the rights of a person with a disability under the rest of the chapter. Arizona has no separate state statute setting out what documentation a landlord may require, so requests for an emotional support animal are handled under the federal Fair Housing Act.
What a Arizona landlord may and may not ask
A landlord may ask for reliable documentation of your need and verify your clinician's license, but may not demand your diagnosis or medical records. A denial is allowed only case by case, for a direct threat, substantial damage or undue burden.
Where to file a housing complaint in Arizona
If a housing provider refuses a reasonable accommodation, you can file with Arizona Attorney General's Office, Civil Rights Division (www.azag.gov/civil-rights) or with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at 1-800-669-9777. Complaints to HUD must generally be filed within one year.
Landlord verification in Arizona
Every letter includes what a landlord needs to verify it:
- Clinician's name, license type and Arizona license number
- Issue date and the clinician's direct contact line
- Statement of disability-related need, never your diagnosis
- Fair Housing Act reference on official letterhead
If a landlord questions your letter, our support team and your clinician handle the follow-up.
What to do if a letter is rejectedServing renters across Arizona
Everything happens online, so it doesn't matter whether you rent in a large city or a small town, our clinicians serve every ZIP code in Arizona, including:
- Phoenix
- Tucson
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
Your letter is issued by a clinician licensed in Arizona, which is what Arizona housing providers check first.
ESA letter questions from Arizona renters
How do I get an ESA letter in Arizona?
Complete our short assessment, and a mental health professional licensed in Arizona reviews it. If the clinician confirms you have a disability-related need for an emotional support animal, your letter is issued on the clinician's letterhead. Most Arizona applicants receive their signed letter as a PDF within 24 to 48 hours of completing their evaluation.
Are ESA letters legal in Arizona?
Yes. The federal Fair Housing Act applies in Arizona, so housing providers must consider a reasonable accommodation request supported by documentation from a licensed mental health professional. Arizona also has state-level rules described above.
How much does an ESA letter cost in Arizona?
An ESA housing letter is $99 one-time, a PSD letter is $139, and the ESA + PSD combo is $199. Renewals are $79. Full refund if you're not approved.
Does an ESA letter expire in Arizona?
Federal law sets no expiration, but most Arizona housing providers expect a letter dated within the last 12 months. We recommend renewing annually.
Your Arizona ESA letter starts with a five-minute assessment
Licensed in Arizona. Letter typically within 24 to 48 hours of your evaluation. Full refund if not approved.