Arvada ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
From Olde Town to the western edge of Jefferson County, Arvada has its own rules for licensing dogs and letting them run. Check those rules here, then start a free screening that a clinician licensed in Colorado reviews before any letter is written.
Arvada 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
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
ESA Housing Letter For Multiple Pets
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
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
ESA Letter + Certificate Bundle
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
PSD Letter + Certificate + ID Card
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
How an Arvada Evaluation Works
Every letter starts with your answers, not a form letter. The clinician who reviews them holds a Colorado license and follows the state's rules on who may write a housing finding.
Screen for free
Tell us about your health, your animal and the home you rent or plan to rent in Arvada.
Clinical review
A clinician licensed in Colorado decides whether an ESA letter or a PSD letter is supported.
Your letter
Choose a plan only after a yes; the signed letter carries the clinician's license details.
Arvada Off-Leash Rule Check
Pick where you are taking your dog and tick what applies. The check follows Arvada's posted dog park rules and its leash law.
- Arvada licenses dogs every year; the tag stays on the collar.
Licensing and Help in Arvada
- Every year
- Arvada requires an annual dog license, worn on the collar at all times.
- Three ways to get one
- Foothills Animal Shelter, any of the four Arvada police stations, or many local veterinary offices.
- Paperwork
- Bring proof of a current rabies vaccination and of spay or neuter status, or have your vet complete that part of the form.
- Animal calls
- Arvada Animal Management, part of the police department, answers at 720-898-6850 in business hours.
Arvada Then and Now
Gold on Ralston Creek
Lewis Ralston panned gold near Clear Creek, the first documented strike in the Rocky Mountain region; the site lies in Gold Strike Park.
The G Line
Commuter trains began stopping at Olde Town Arvada, Arvada Ridge and 60th & Sheridan/Arvada Gold Strike; RTD lets service animals ride and asks for a carrier for other animals.
- Today
Lakes and ponds
Off-leash dogs and swimming are prohibited at every city-owned lake and pond.
Arvada Dog and ESA Questions
Do I need a dog license in Arvada?
Yes. Arvada licenses dogs every year, and the license tag has to stay on the dog's collar.
Where can I get an Arvada dog license?
Through Foothills Animal Shelter, any of the four Arvada police stations or many local veterinary offices, with proof of rabies vaccination and spay or neuter status.
Where can my dog run off leash in Arvada?
At the West Arvada Dog Park, 17975 W. 64th Parkway. Elsewhere, City Code 14-53 keeps dogs leashed on streets and in parks, trails and open space.
Can an Arvada landlord refuse my emotional support animal?
Not with a blanket no-animals rule, which Colorado law now presumes discriminatory. Housing complaints go to the Colorado Civil Rights Division within one year.
Who answers animal calls in Arvada?
Arvada Animal Management, a unit of the Arvada Police Department, at 720-898-6850 during business hours. Call 911 in an emergency.
Is there crisis support near Arvada?
Call or text 988 for the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. Jefferson Center provides mental health care in the Arvada area.
Nearby Colorado Guides
| Westminster | Three dog parks and the 2023 license repeal. |
| Lakewood | Arvada's Jefferson County neighbor to the south. |
| Denver | City pet licenses and 2J permits. |
| Anxiety in Colorado | What a landlord may and may not ask. |
| Colorado ESA laws | Colorado's 2026 housing law, section by section. |
| Colorado overview | All 30 Colorado city and topic guides. |
Your Arvada Letter Starts Here
Answer a few questions about you and your animal. A clinician licensed in Colorado reviews them and tells you whether an ESA letter or a psychiatric service dog letter fits.
