Renting with an ESA in Arlington
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, and much of its rental housing is apartment complexes built for commuters and for students at the University of Texas at Arlington. Near the stadiums and the Entertainment District, newer communities tend to have formal pet policies with fees and size limits. Single-family rentals in south Arlington are often owned by investors and run by property managers. The city has a fair housing officer within its Grants Management department who takes complaints from residents.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Downtown Arlington
- Viridian
- Entertainment District
- South Arlington
Local help: City of Arlington Fair Housing Compliance
Texas ESA laws for Arlington renters
Texas has no statute written just for emotional support animals, so an ESA request in a Texas rental is a reasonable accommodation request under fair housing law. The Texas Workforce Commission's Civil Rights Division enforces fair housing in the state and looks at whether a landlord refused a change to a rule or policy that a tenant with a disability needed.
- Housing discrimination complaints have to reach the TWC Civil Rights Division within one year of the date the discrimination happened.
- You can file with TWC or with HUD, but not with both, so choose one route before you submit an inquiry form.
- TWC's housing process covers property located in Texas, and in most cases the owner must have more than three properties.
Your Arlington 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 Arlington.
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.
Arlington 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.