Talk with a mental health professional licensed in Nevada, and if an emotional support animal is right for you, get your letter within 10-15 minutes of approval.
Reno's rental market tightened considerably as new employers moved into the region, making applications competitive.
Under the Fair Housing Act, a legitimate letter obligates your housing provider to accommodate your animal, waive pet fees, and drop breed and size restrictions.
The University of Nevada, Reno brings a steady flow of student renters to the north end of town. Renters across Reno — including Midtown, Old Southwest, Northwest Reno, Sparks and South Meadows — rely on the same federal protections, whatever the building looks like.
Complete a free pre-screening, meet a mental health professional licensed in Nevada by phone or video, and — if approved — receive your signed letter within 10-15 minutes. You aren’t charged unless you’re approved.
Your letter is issued under the Fair Housing Act, which covers where you live — apartments, condos, HOAs, and student housing. It doesn’t grant public access to stores or restaurants, and airlines have treated emotional support animals as pets since 2021. For the full picture, read our Nevada ESA law guide.
Explore the Nevada housing rights guide, check current pricing, review renewal timing, or see the psychiatric service dog option. You can also return to the Nevada overview.
Flat pricing · you only pay if approved.
It is. Reno landlords look at whether a licensed Nevada professional actually evaluated you, not whether the appointment happened over video.
Generally no. A valid accommodation overrides a no-pet policy, and pet rent, deposits, and breed or weight limits don't apply. Narrow exemptions exist for small owner-occupied buildings.
Most appointments are same-day, and once a licensed professional approves you the signed letter arrives within 10-15 minutes.
It does. Your letter has to come from someone licensed in Nevada — that's the first thing a Reno landlord verifies.
It does. Association rules in Reno are covered by the same federal law as any landlord's policy.
$129 covers an ESA letter for up to two pets ($199 for three or more); PSD letters run $149 or $229. You aren't charged unless a licensed professional approves you.
Free pre-screening · Licensed in Nevada · You only pay if approved
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