Renting with an ESA in Spokane
Spokane's rentals lean older, with early-1900s homes and brick apartment blocks in Browne's Addition and the South Hill, and Gonzaga students filling the Logan neighborhood. Kendall Yards has added newer apartments along the river. Winters are snowy, so think about how you'll walk an animal on icy sidewalks before choosing a unit. Washington's own law against discrimination covers housing, and the city has a Human Rights Commission that advises on discrimination issues and can point you toward the right enforcement agency.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Browne's Addition
- South Hill
- Logan
- Kendall Yards
- Perry District
- Garland District
Local help: Spokane Human Rights Commission
Washington ESA laws for Spokane renters
Washington hasn't passed a law written only for emotional support animals. The Washington Law Against Discrimination, at RCW 49.60.222, treats a refusal to make reasonable accommodations in housing rules, policies, practices or services as discrimination, and an ESA request falls under that duty along with the federal Fair Housing Act. The state Human Rights Commission investigates housing complaints.
- RCW 49.60.222 also names the use of a trained dog guide or service animal as a protected basis in real estate transactions.
- Complaints to the Washington State Human Rights Commission must be filed within 12 months of the alleged harm, or the agency can't accept them.
- The accommodation duty doesn't cover certain owner-rented single-family houses or buildings of four or fewer units where the owner lives on site.
Source: RCW 49.60.222
Your Spokane 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 Spokane.
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.
Spokane 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.