Renting with an ESA in Reno
Reno's rental market tightened as tech employers moved into the region, and new apartments now line the river downtown and spread into Midtown. Older brick homes in the Old Southwest and weekly-rate motels converted to apartments sit side by side with that growth. University of Nevada students rent north of downtown. With so much new construction, many renters deal with corporate leasing offices that have set pet fees. Ask them to treat your request as an accommodation, not an add-on, and confirm the outcome in writing.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Midtown
- Old Southwest
- Downtown Reno
- Wells Avenue
- Northwest Reno
- University District
Nevada ESA laws for Reno renters
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.
Your Reno 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 Reno.
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.
Reno 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.