Renting with an ESA in Minneapolis
Minneapolis renters move between brick walk-ups in Uptown and Loring Park, side-by-side duplexes in south Minneapolis and new buildings along the light rail. Long winters make some landlords anxious about salt, slush and muddy hallways once an animal moves in, though those worries don't outweigh a valid request. In many duplexes the owner lives in the other half, which makes the conversation more personal. The city's Department of Civil Rights enforces the local civil rights ordinance.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Uptown
- Loring Park
- Longfellow
- Powderhorn
- Northeast
- Whittier
Local help: Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
Minnesota ESA laws for Minneapolis renters
Minnesota has no law aimed only at emotional support animals. The Minnesota Human Rights Act, enforced by the Department of Human Rights, bars disability discrimination in renting and selling property, and the federal Fair Housing Act supplies the reasonable accommodation rule that covers ESAs. Twin Cities apartment managers generally expect a short letter from a licensed provider when the need is not obvious.
- Minn. Stat. 363A.09 prohibits refusing to rent, or changing a lease's terms, because of a tenant's disability.
- The Minnesota Department of Human Rights gives you one year from the incident to report housing discrimination, which is longer than many states allow.
- Minnesota's misrepresentation law, section 609.833, targets fake service animals in public places and does not mention housing or ESAs.
Your Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.
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.
Minneapolis 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.