Renting with an ESA in Colorado Springs
Military families from Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base and the Air Force Academy make up a big share of Colorado Springs renters, and local landlords are used to frequent moves. Housing ranges from older homes in the Old North End and on the Westside to newer complexes on the north and east sides. Covenants in newer subdivisions can include pet limits that a landlord may cite. If you're relocating on orders, having a current letter before you arrive can save a week of back-and-forth.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Old North End
- Old Colorado City
- Briargate
- Downtown
- Westside
- Ivywild
Colorado ESA laws for Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs.
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.
Colorado Springs 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.