Nevada ESA laws
Nevada's landlord law speaks to support animals directly. NRS 118.105 says a landlord may not refuse to rent to a person with a disability simply because an animal that assists, supports or provides a service to them will live there. The landlord can ask for proof, and a statement from a health care provider explaining how the animal eases the disability meets that standard.
- NRS 118.105 covers animals that support a person with a disability, not only trained service animals, which brings ESAs within its reach.
- A health care provider's statement that the animal lessens the effects of your disability is named in the statute as acceptable proof.
- The Nevada Equal Rights Commission investigates housing discrimination; complaints must be filed within one year of the alleged violation.
- Las Vegas and Reno renters still have the federal Fair Housing Act as well, which bars pet fees for approved assistance animals.
Your Nevada 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 Nevada.
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.
Nevada 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.
What an ESA letter covers
Rentals and other housing
A letter supports a reasonable accommodation request, so a housing provider considers an exception to no-pet rules or pet fees for your animal.
Not flights or stores
Airlines treat emotional support animals as pets, and stores or restaurants do not have to admit them. Only trained service dogs have those rights.
Any common species
Dogs and cats are most common, but the letter is about your need for the animal, not its breed or training.
Reasonable limits apply
A provider can still refuse an animal that poses a direct threat or causes serious damage.
What to do if a landlord in Nevada denies your ESA
Ask the housing provider to put the refusal and its reason in writing. You can then contact the Nevada Equal Rights Commission or file a complaint with HUD. Many renters settle the issue at this stage simply by asking for a written decision.
Have a dog trained to do specific tasks for a psychiatric condition? See the Nevada psychiatric service dog letter.