Get an ESA Letter in Louisiana From a Licensed Therapist
A mental health professional licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Louisiana 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
Louisiana law requires a 30-day relationship with your Louisiana-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 Louisiana?
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 Louisiana 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.
Louisiana ESA laws and your housing rights
The Fair Housing Act applies in Louisiana
Housing providers in Louisiana 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.
Louisiana's Support and Service Animal Integrity Act
Act 558 of 2024 (HB 407, La. R.S. 46:1971 through 46:1979, effective August 1, 2024) requires a health care provider to establish a therapeutic relationship at least 30 days before providing support-animal documentation, to meet with the person in at least two sessions (in person or remotely), and to complete a clinical evaluation. The documentation must show the provider's license type, license number and effective date (R.S. 46:1974).
Penalties under Louisiana's Act
Under La. R.S. 46:1977, misrepresenting an animal as a support or service animal, or otherwise violating the Act, carries civil fines of up to $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second and $2,500 for further offenses.
What a Louisiana 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 Louisiana
If a housing provider refuses a reasonable accommodation, you can file with Louisiana Department of Justice (Attorney General), Fair Housing Section (www.ag.state.la.us/FairHousing) 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 Louisiana
Every letter includes what a landlord needs to verify it:
- Clinician's name, license type and Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana, including:
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
Your letter is issued by a clinician licensed in Louisiana, which is what Louisiana housing providers check first.
ESA letter questions from Louisiana renters
How do I get an ESA letter in Louisiana?
Complete our short assessment, and a mental health professional licensed in Louisiana 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. Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Yes. The federal Fair Housing Act applies in Louisiana, so housing providers must consider a reasonable accommodation request supported by documentation from a licensed mental health professional. Louisiana also has state-level rules described above.
How much does an ESA letter cost in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana?
Federal law sets no expiration, but most Louisiana housing providers expect a letter dated within the last 12 months. We recommend renewing annually.
Your Louisiana ESA letter starts with a five-minute assessment
Licensed in Louisiana. State-law 30-day timeline handled for you. Full refund if not approved.