Renting with an ESA in Irving
Irving's rental market leans heavily toward large, amenity-packed apartment communities, especially around Las Colinas and the Urban Center near the lakes. Corporate relocations and DFW Airport workers keep demand steady. Those communities usually route accommodation requests through an online portal and may ask the provider to confirm the letter. Older apartments and small multiplexes in south Irving are more often owner-managed with simpler policies. Either way, renters can ask for the decision in writing.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Las Colinas
- Valley Ranch
- Heritage District
- South Irving
- Hackberry Creek
- Plymouth Park
Texas ESA laws for Irving 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 Irving 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 Irving.
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.
Irving 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.