Renting with an ESA in Green Bay
Much of Green Bay's rental stock sits in duplexes and upper-and-lower flats on the east side, with a ring of newer apartment complexes near the edges of town. Plenty of those smaller buildings belong to local owners who manage a few units themselves and may never have fielded an emotional support animal request before. Expect leases with pet fees or breed limits, and expect practical questions too, like where a dog will go out when the snowbanks are waist high. A clear letter from a licensed clinician gives a small landlord something concrete to review instead of a guess.
Neighborhoods we often hear from
- Downtown
- Astor
- Fort Howard
- Navarino
- Preble
- Broadway District
Wisconsin ESA laws for Green Bay renters
Wisconsin's open housing law, Wis. Stat. 106.50, has its own provisions on emotional support animals. A landlord can't refuse to rent to you, evict you or charge you more because you have a disability-related need for an ESA. When documentation is requested, Wisconsin requires that it come from a health professional licensed or certified in Wisconsin.
- The statute's licensed health professional means a physician, psychologist, social worker or similar professional licensed or certified in Wisconsin and acting within that scope.
- A tenant who intentionally misrepresents a disability or need for an ESA to get housing forfeits at least $500 under 106.50(2r)(br)5.
- A health professional who misstates a patient's disability or need to help them get housing faces the same minimum $500 forfeiture.
Source: Wis. Stat. 106.50
Your Green Bay 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 Green Bay.
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.
Follow Wisconsin's documentation rules
Wisconsin law adds requirements before a letter counts, such as a minimum treatment relationship, an in-person visit or a clinician licensed in the state. The clinician explains what applies to you and when the letter can be issued.
Your signed letter arrives
Once the state's requirements are met and the clinician approves, the letter is emailed as a PDF with their license details. You pay only if it is approved.
Green Bay 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.