Renting with an ESA in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City's grid hides a lot of variety for renters: brick fourplexes and bungalows in the Avenues and Liberty Wells, new mid-rise apartments in Sugar House and downtown and student-heavy blocks near the University of Utah. Utah has its own law on emotional support animal documentation, so landlords here may ask specific questions about your provider relationship. Many large buildings handle this routinely. The city's Human Rights Commission works on discrimination issues and is a local starting point for information.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- The Avenues
- Sugar House
- Liberty Wells
- Central City
- 9th and 9th
- Marmalade
Local help: Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission
Utah ESA laws for Salt Lake City renters
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.
Source: Utah Code 26B-6-803
Your Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City.
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.
Salt Lake City 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.