Get an ESA Letter in Arkansas From a Licensed Therapist
A mental health professional licensed in Arkansas 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 Arkansas
Arkansas law requires a 30-day client–provider relationship before an ESA letter can be issued. Your evaluation starts right away, you complete two consultations, and your letter is issued after day 30.
Complete the assessment
Tell us about your situation and your animal. It takes about five minutes.
Two consultations with a licensed clinician
Arkansas law requires a 30-day relationship with your Arkansas-licensed clinician, so you'll have two consultations and your letter is issued after day 30. Full refund if you're not approved.
Receive your letter after day 30
Your signed ESA letter arrives as a PDF the day the 30-day period ends.
Who qualifies for an ESA letter in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas 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.
Arkansas ESA laws and your housing rights
The Fair Housing Act applies in Arkansas
Housing providers in Arkansas 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.
Arkansas's 30-day rule (Act 268 of 2023)
Act 268 of 2023 (Ark. Code § 20-14-1001 et seq., effective August 1, 2023) prohibits a healthcare provider from providing documentation of a need for an emotional support dog unless the provider has established a client-provider relationship with the person at least 30 days before the documentation is issued. The documentation must also show the provider's license type, number, jurisdiction and effective date, and the provider must be licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where the documentation is provided.
What a Arkansas 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 Arkansas
If a housing provider refuses a reasonable accommodation, you can file with Arkansas Fair Housing Commission (ig.arkansas.gov/fair-housing/) 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 Arkansas
Every letter includes what a landlord needs to verify it:
- Clinician's name, license type and Arkansas 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 Arkansas
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 Arkansas, including:
- Little Rock
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
- Jonesboro
Your letter is issued by a clinician licensed in Arkansas, which is what Arkansas housing providers check first.
ESA letter questions from Arkansas renters
How do I get an ESA letter in Arkansas?
Complete our short assessment, and a mental health professional licensed in Arkansas 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. Arkansas law requires a 30-day client–provider relationship before an ESA letter can be issued. Your evaluation starts right away, you complete two consultations, and your letter is issued after day 30.
Are ESA letters legal in Arkansas?
Yes. The federal Fair Housing Act applies in Arkansas, so housing providers must consider a reasonable accommodation request supported by documentation from a licensed mental health professional. Arkansas also has state-level rules described above.
How much does an ESA letter cost in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas?
Federal law sets no expiration, but most Arkansas housing providers expect a letter dated within the last 12 months. We recommend renewing annually.
Your Arkansas ESA letter starts with a five-minute assessment
Licensed in Arkansas. State-law 30-day timeline handled for you. Full refund if not approved.