Oregon ESA laws
Oregon has no statute aimed specifically at emotional support animals. You request one as a reasonable accommodation under the federal Fair Housing Act and ORS 659A.145, which bars refusing reasonable changes to rules, policies or services that a person with a disability may need to use and enjoy a dwelling. A letter from your clinician documents why the animal matters for you.
- The Bureau of Labor and Industries investigates fair housing complaints in Oregon, and filing one is free and does not require a lawyer.
- ORS 659A.145 also covers prices and rental terms, so a landlord cannot set different conditions for you because of a disability.
- Oregon's separate assistance animal law, ORS 659A.143, deals with trained animals in public places, so ESA housing questions are decided under fair housing law.
Source: Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 659A (see ORS 659A.145)
Your Oregon 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 Oregon.
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.
Oregon 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 Oregon denies your ESA
Ask the housing provider to put the refusal and its reason in writing. You can then contact the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Civil Rights Division 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 Oregon psychiatric service dog letter.