Support animals count
A 2025 change to Arizona's fair housing definitions brought untrained animals giving therapeutic or emotional support under the term assistance animal.
Tucson · Pima County seat · Founded 1775
Tucson, Arizona ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Arizona's second-largest city counted 542,630 people at the 2020 census and is home to the University of Arizona. If your animal is part of how you handle anxiety, depression or trauma, take the free screening and a clinician licensed in Arizona will tell you whether an emotional support animal letter or a psychiatric service dog letter is supported.
Screening is free
AZ clinicians
All of Pima County
Pima County Dog License
| Altered dog | $20 |
| Altered, senior or disabled owner | $15 |
| Unaltered dog | $65 |
| Duplicate or transfer | $10 |
Three Stars to a Tucson Letter
Three points of light from your first answer to a decision. Nothing is billed unless a letter is supported.
- First
Free screening
Answer questions about your health, your animal and your housing from home.
- Next
Clinician visit
A clinician licensed in Arizona reviews it and sees you by telehealth when appropriate.
- Last
Your answer
If a letter is supported, choose a plan and it is emailed. If it is not, you owe nothing.
Tucson Dog Park Open-Now Finder
The City of Tucson lists its dog parks with their own hours and weekly maintenance windows. Pick a day and time to see which ones are open, free of charge.
Now open
Open parks
- Choose a day and time, then select Show Open Parks.
Presidio to City of Gastronomy
The Spanish built the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson in 1775. The town became part of the United States through the Gadsden Purchase in 1853 and served as capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877. In 2015 it became the first American city named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
1775Presidio founded
1853Gadsden Purchase
1867-1877Territorial capital
2015UNESCO gastronomy title
Tucson ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letter Pricing
Clear pricing for emotional support animal and psychiatric service dog letters written by a licensed mental health professional. Your screening is free, and you pay only if a clinician supports a letter and you decide to continue.
ESA Housing Letter For One Pet
$149
Best option for most renters with one emotional support animal
- Free online screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation when clinically indicated
- Letter written for ESA housing requests
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Follow up clarification for landlords included
Most Popular
ESA Housing Letter For Multiple Pets
$159
For people who have more than one emotional support animal in the home
- Free clinical screening that covers up to three ESA dogs or cats
- All approved animals listed together on a single ESA housing letter
- Letter tailored for apartments and rental homes
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Support for landlord questions about pet deposits and rent
Psychiatric Service Dog Evaluation
$199
For people who may qualify for a task-trained psychiatric service dog
- Free initial screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation focused on symptoms and the tasks the dog is trained to do
- Letter describing the disability-related need and task support
- Clinically grounded documentation, not a generic certificate
- Follow up clarification for housing providers included
Bundle Packages
Save more with combined document bundles
BUNDLE
ESA Letter + Certificate Bundle
$199
ESA letter and certificate in one package
- ESA letter from a licensed professional
- ESA certificate with QR code verification
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Valid for 1 year with renewal reminders
BEST VALUE
PSD Letter + Certificate + ID Card
$225
Complete PSD documentation: letter, certificate and ID card
- PSD letter from a licensed professional
- PSD certificate with QR code verification
- PSD ID card with photo and barcode
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
Clinically reviewed
Secure payment
24-48 hr delivery
No hidden fees
American Service Animals does not sell ESA registrations. All letters are based on real clinical evaluations.
Pima County Licensing, Step by Step
- Who needs one
- Every dog three months or older kept in Pima County for 30 days or more must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed.
- How long it lasts
- A license runs no longer than a year and ends when the rabies vaccination expires.
- Late renewals
- $10 under a year late, $22 at one to two years, $36 after that.
- Where to buy
- Online through the county's DocuPet portal, or at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road.
Letters for Tucson Homes
Four tags, each for a different trip through the free screening. A clinician decides which one, if any, fits.
State Law Worth Knowing in Tucson
Three Arizona rules, standing tall like the saguaros west and east of town.
Deposits
Arizona caps total security at one and one-half month's rent in A.R.S. 33-1321.
Complaints
The Attorney General has a Tucson office, and a fair housing complaint is due within a year under A.R.S. 41-1491.22.
Tucson Questions Before the Monsoon
Six questions about Pima County licenses, city dog parks and VA care, each under its own cloud.
How much does a Pima County dog license cost?
$20 for an altered dog and $65 for an unaltered one. Senior or disabled owners pay $15 for an altered dog, and a low-income rate of $13 applies, each limited to four dogs per household.
When does a dog new to Tucson need a license?
Pima County requires every dog three months or older that is kept in the county for 30 days or longer to be vaccinated for rabies and licensed.
How long does a Pima County license last?
No longer than a year, and it ends when the rabies vaccination expires. Renewing late adds $10 if it is under a year late, $22 at one to two years and $36 beyond that.
Do Tucson's city dog parks charge a fee?
No. The City of Tucson says there is no charge to use its dog parks; owners follow the posted rules, pick up after their pets and keep control of them.
Why is the Armory Park dog park closed?
The city lists it as closed because of storm damage sustained on August 27, 2026. The other city dog parks keep their regular hours and maintenance windows.
Where can a Tucson veteran get VA care?
The Tucson VA Medical Center is at 3601 South Sixth Avenue, and VA Southern Arizona also runs clinics such as Northwest Tucson and Southeast Tucson.
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General information for Tucson residents, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. License fees are set by Pima County and park hours by the City of Tucson, and both can change, so confirm before you go. Screening does not guarantee a letter. Anyone in crisis can call or text 988, and the Arizona Statewide Crisis Line takes calls at 1-844-534-4673.
Begin a Tucson Screening
From the university district to the foothills, a clinician licensed in Arizona can review how your animal helps you and which letter, if any, fits.
Billed on a yes
Kept confidential
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