Prices · Updated 2026
ESA Letter Cost
Two things set the price: whether you need an ESA letter or a psychiatric service dog letter, and how many pets it names. You pay once. There is no subscription and no renewal fee.
- ESA letterUp to 2 pets $129
A licensed mental health professional writes a letter saying your animal is part of your treatment. You give it to your landlord to ask to keep your pet.
- For housing requests
- Signed by a pro licensed in your state
- Names each pet by name
- ESA letter3 or more pets $199
The same letter, written for a home with three or more support animals. Every pet is named, because landlords look at each one separately.
- For housing requests
- Every pet named and described
- One visit, one letter, no per-pet fees
- PSD letterUp to 2 dogs $149
A letter that records your mental health disability and the tasks your dog is trained to do. Helps with housing requests and airline paperwork.
- For housing requests
- Helps with airline service dog forms
- Lists the tasks your dog does
- PSD letterUp to 3 dogs $229
For handlers with more than two trained dogs. Each dog and the tasks it performs are written up on their own.
- For housing requests
- Helps with airline service dog forms
- Each dog's tasks listed separately
You are charged only after a provider approves you. No subscription, and nothing renews.
Start screeningWhat the Price Covers
- A 20-minute visit with a pro licensed in your state
- A dated letter on letterhead with the license number on it
- Your PDF within 10 minutes of approval, plus a paper copy by mail on request
- One free rewrite within 12 months for a new housing request
- Nothing to pay unless your provider approves you
Other Fees
- Second opinion after a noNot offered
- Rewrite within 12 months$0
- Paper copy by regular mail$0
- New letter after 12 monthsSame price
- Canceling before your visitNo charge
- If a provider does not approve youNo charge
Which one you need
ESA Letter vs PSD Letter
A PSD letter only makes sense if your dog is already trained to do specific tasks that help with your condition. If it isn't, the ESA letter is the honest pick, and it costs less.
| Compared on | ESA letter | PSD letter |
|---|---|---|
| What it helps with | Asking your landlord to keep your pet | Housing requests, plus airline service dog forms |
| Training needed | None. The animal helps just by being there | Yes. The dog must be trained to do real tasks |
| Allowed in public places | No | Yes, under the ADA. You don't need a letter for this |
| Animals covered | Most household pets | Dogs only |
| Starting price | $129 | $149 |
A note on $29 letters
Why Cheap ESA Letters Cost You More
Your landlord is allowed to call the person who signed your letter. When they call and find no real person, no license, and no record of a visit, your request fails. And you already paid.
The lowest an honest price can go is the cost of someone's time. Somebody licensed in your state has to read your form, meet with you, make a call, and put their license number on the result. Anything cheaper than that is a PDF template, not a real opinion.
If you already see a therapist, ask them first. Someone who has treated you for months writes a stronger letter than any website can, and insurance may cover the visit.
Questions
ESA Letter Cost FAQs
Why does a PSD letter cost more?
The visit takes longer. The letter has to cover your disability and the specific tasks your dog is trained to do, so there are more questions to ask and more to write down.
When do you charge me?
Only after a licensed provider has approved you. You complete free screening and your visit without paying anything. There is no subscription and no auto-renewal. One rewrite inside 12 months is free.
Do you charge per pet?
No. The price depends on how many pets the letter names. There are two ESA tiers and two PSD tiers, and no add-on fees inside a tier.
What is not covered by the price?
Ongoing therapy, rush shipping for a paper copy, and anything your landlord charges on their own. Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord usually can't charge a pet fee or pet deposit for a support animal. You still pay for any real damage.
Is it cheaper to ask my own therapist?
Often, yes, if you already have one. Someone who has treated you for months writes a stronger letter than any service can, and insurance may cover the visit, so you might only pay a copay. Ask them first. We are here for people who don't have a therapist or whose therapist won't write letters.
Screening is free and takes about five minutes. You'll see the price and the wait time for your state up front, and we only charge after a provider approves you.
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