Utah ESA laws
Utah law speaks to support animals in housing by name. Utah Code 26B-6-803 says an owner or lessor of private housing can't discriminate against a person with a disability because of a service or support animal, and that includes charging an extra fee or deposit. State law defines a support animal as one that qualifies as a reasonable accommodation under federal law.
- The owner can still recover a reasonable cost to repair damage the animal causes, so a clean move-out matters.
- Knowingly misstating a material fact to a health care provider to get support animal documentation is a class C misdemeanor under Utah Code 26B-6-805.
- UALD investigates fair housing claims filed within 180 days; claims filed from day 181 to day 365 are processed and sent to HUD.
- UALD guidance says pet size and weight limits shouldn't be applied to assistance animals, and no license, ID or certificate can be required.
Source: Utah Code 26B-6-803
Your Utah 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 Utah.
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.
Utah 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 Utah denies your ESA
Ask the housing provider to put the refusal and its reason in writing. You can then contact the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), Fair Housing Unit 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 Utah psychiatric service dog letter.