Pets
C.R.S. 38-12-106 sets the $300 refundable deposit cap and the monthly pet rent cap for a tenant's pet animal.
Colorado · Depression
Emotional Support Animal Letters for Depression in Colorado
On the days depression makes everything heavier, an animal that needs you can be a reason to get up. In Colorado, that animal can be an accommodation in housing, and the law limits what a landlord may charge for a pet. A clinician licensed in Colorado reviews your free screening.
A few minutes to start
Colorado license on the letter
Nothing due unless supported
Colorado Pet Charge Limits
$300Most a landlord may take as an extra pet deposit, and it must be refundable
$35Monthly pet rent ceiling, or 1.5% of rent if that is more
$0Extra charges allowed for a service animal
Colorado ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letter Pricing for Depression
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.
Colorado Pet Fee Cap Check
Enter your rent and what the landlord wants for the animal. For a pet, the check applies C.R.S. 38-12-106; for a service animal, C.R.S. 24-34-803.
Enter the numbers, then select Check the Charges.
- Deposit limit
- $300
- Monthly rent limit
- -
- Pet limits apply from January 1, 2024, under HB 23-1068.
What the Clinician Considers for Depression
A label alone does not decide anything. The clinician asks how depression limits sleep, work, eating or contact with people, and what changes when your animal is there. If a psychologist, counselor or social worker writes the finding, Colorado expects them to have met you in person.
Daily limits
The tasks depression makes hard, and how often.
The animal's part
Routine, company and the small reasons to keep going.
Your home
The lease and the landlord the letter will go to.
When Animal Charges Do and Do Not Apply
Mental Health Care Around Colorado
Denver
WellPower provides mental health care across Denver.
Colorado Springs
Diversus Health, formerly AspenPointe, provides care in Colorado Springs.
Aurora and Jefferson County
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and Jefferson Center serve their communities.
Statewide
The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line answers calls and texts at 988.
Depression and ESA Questions for Colorado Renters
Can depression qualify for an ESA letter in Colorado?
Yes, when a clinician licensed in Colorado finds that depression substantially limits a major life activity for you and that your animal helps with those limits.
How much can a Colorado landlord charge for a pet?
C.R.S. 38-12-106 caps an extra pet deposit at $300, which must be refundable, and pet rent at $35 a month or 1.5% of monthly rent, whichever is greater.
Can a landlord charge pet rent for a service dog?
No. C.R.S. 24-34-803 bars any extra charge for a service animal in housing, although the handler is liable for damage the animal causes.
Are pet fees allowed for an emotional support animal?
Colorado's 2026 assistance animal law does not address fees. Ask in writing to have the charges waived as an accommodation; the Colorado Civil Rights Division can advise.
Does Colorado protect an ESA if my lease says no pets?
Usually. Colorado presumes a no-animals rule discriminatory when it shuts out assistance animals, and emotional support animals have counted as assistance animals since August 12, 2026.
Where can I turn on a hard day in Colorado?
Call or text 988 any time for the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line.
Colorado Guides on Fees and Care
Fees and the law
People and places
General information for Colorado renters, current as of October 2026, and not legal or medical advice. The fee check compares the numbers you enter with the statutory limits; it does not review a lease. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Let Your Animal Stay Where You Live
Tell a clinician licensed in Colorado how depression affects your days and what your animal changes. You will learn whether an ESA letter is supported before you pay.
Gentle, private questions
Letters landlords can verify
Support after delivery
