Renting with an ESA in Memphis
Memphis has a large stock of older single-family rentals, from Midtown bungalows to brick ranch houses in Whitehaven and Raleigh, many owned by out-of-town investors and managed remotely. That distance can slow an accommodation request, so sending it to both the local manager and the owner's company is often worth the extra step. Apartment communities near the University of Memphis and in Cordova follow more standard processes. If a request is turned down, ask for the reason in writing so you know exactly what the objection is.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Midtown
- Cooper-Young
- Whitehaven
- Cordova
- Raleigh
- Downtown Memphis
Tennessee ESA laws for Memphis renters
Tennessee spells out support animal requests in rental housing in Tenn. Code Ann. 66-7-111. You can ask a landlord to make an exception to a no-pet rule, an animal limit or an animal fee, and the landlord may ask for reliable documentation if your disability or need isn't apparent. The statute also says which kinds of paperwork don't count.
- Paperwork from a website whose main business is selling certificates or ID documents for animals is not reliable documentation under 66-7-111.
- A landlord may verify your letter, but the statute doesn't let them obtain confidential or protected medical records.
- Knowingly giving a landlord a false disability claim or false animal documentation is a Class B misdemeanor under Tenn. Code Ann. 39-16-304, and it also counts as a lease default.
Source: Tenn. Code Ann. 66-7-111
Your Memphis 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 Memphis.
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.
Memphis 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.