Renting with an ESA in Aurora
As Colorado's third-largest city, Aurora is a patchwork of large apartment complexes along Colfax and Havana, newer townhomes near Southlands and suburban houses in HOA neighborhoods like Saddle Rock. Staff at the Anschutz Medical Campus and personnel at Buckley Space Force Base account for a lot of renters. Professional management is common, which usually means a written assistance animal policy and an online portal for requests. Expect the office to verify that your letter comes from a licensed clinician who actually evaluated you, so skip the instant online certificates.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Original Aurora
- Southlands
- Saddle Rock
- Fitzsimons
- Aurora Highlands
- Tallyn's Reach
Colorado ESA laws for Aurora renters
Colorado moved in 2026 to put emotional support animal protections directly into state law. House Bill 26-1045, signed by Governor Polis, adds definitions of assistance animals and emotional support animals to the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, after HUD narrowed its own federal enforcement. Renters who are refused can file with the Colorado Civil Rights Division.
- Under HB26-1045, an assistance animal's presence alone is not treated as a safety threat or as likely to cause major property damage.
- The same law presumes a blanket ban on assistance animals is discriminatory, while still letting landlords ask for reasonable documentation when a need is not obvious.
- C.R.S. 18-13-107.3 makes it a civil infraction to knowingly misrepresent an assistance animal to get a housing accommodation after being warned, with fines from $25 up to $500.
Source: Colorado General Assembly: HB26-1045, Disabilities Housing Protections
Your Aurora ESA letter, step by step
Book a time
Pick a phone or video slot online and answer a short questionnaire about how you are feeling and the animal you live with in Aurora.
Talk with a licensed clinician
A licensed clinician spends about 5–10 minutes with you and decides whether an emotional support animal is part of your care.
Get your signed letter
If the clinician approves, your letter is emailed to you as a PDF with their license details. If not, you are not charged.
Share it with your housing provider
Send the letter with a short reasonable accommodation request. Keep copies of everything you send and receive.
Aurora ESA letter cost
| Letter | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESA letter | Up to 2 animals | $129 |
| ESA letter | 3 or more animals | $199 |
Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.