Renting with an ESA in Washington, DC
Washington renters live in rowhouse English basements, prewar apartment buildings, new glass towers around Navy Yard and NoMa and plenty of condos and co-ops governed by boards. That last group matters, because a board may have its own animal rules even when the unit owner is willing. The District has a broad Human Rights Act, and the DC Office of Human Rights takes housing complaints. Expect large buildings to have a written accommodation process.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Columbia Heights
- Capitol Hill
- Navy Yard
- Petworth
- Adams Morgan
- Anacostia
Local help: DC Office of Human Rights
Your Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.
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.
Washington, DC 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.