Common spaces
C.R.S. 24-34-501 defines a reasonable accommodation to include public and common-use areas, such as lobbies and shared halls.
Colorado · Seniors
ESA Letters for Seniors in Colorado
Whether you rent an apartment or own a condo in an HOA, the companion who greets you each morning can be more than a pet. Colorado's 2026 rules cover assistance animals in housing and its common spaces. Put together a clear request, starting with a free screening by a clinician licensed in Colorado.
Large, simple steps
Colorado license on file
Pay once you are approved
What a Strong Request Holds
A short written request to the landlord or HOA
The clinician's written finding of disability and need
The animal's vaccination and license records
Colorado ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letter Pricing for Seniors
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.
The Evaluation, Later in Life
Grief, anxiety or depression can arrive after a move, a loss or a change in health. The clinician asks how those changes limit your days and what your animal brings to them. If a counselor, social worker or psychologist writes the finding, Colorado requires that they have met you in person.
Your days.
Sleep, meals, errands and the routines that matter to you.
Your animal.
Company, calm and a reason for a walk.
Your home.
Rental, condo or HOA, and who decides.
Colorado Request Packet Checklist
Choose your kind of home and tick what you already have. The checklist shows what is ready, what is missing and the next step under Colorado's rules.
Tick what you have, then select Check My Packet.
- A copy of everything you send is worth keeping.
Colorado Rules for Older Renters and Owners
Colorado Rules in BriefUpdated October 2026
HOA steps
Colorado's common interest community law requires notice, a chance to cure and a hearing before most enforcement.
HOA help
The HOA Information and Resource Center at the Division of Real Estate takes complaints and answers questions.
Home insurance
Under C.R.S. 10-4-110.8(16), an insurer may not refuse or raise rates over a dog's breed alone.
Getting Around Colorado With an Animal
RTD buses and trains
Service animals and animals in training ride; other animals need a carrier.
Denver International Airport
Pet relief rooms sit past security in the A, B and C center cores, plus an outdoor area outside door 200 on the west side of Jeppesen Terminal.
Licensing fees
Service animals are exempt from state and local licensing fees under C.R.S. 24-34-803.
Questions Older Coloradans Ask About ESAs
Can an older adult in Colorado get an ESA letter?
Yes. Age is not the question; a clinician licensed in Colorado looks at whether a condition such as depression or anxiety limits daily life and whether the animal helps.
Can my HOA fine me over an emotional support animal?
Colorado's common interest community law requires notice, a chance to fix the issue and a hearing before most enforcement, and the 2026 assistance animal rules reach common-use spaces too.
Who helps with HOA disputes in Colorado?
The HOA Information and Resource Center at the Division of Real Estate takes complaints and gives information to owners.
Does my clinician need to have met me in person?
For a mental health licensee or a nurse, Colorado requires it. A physician may rely on telemedicine.
Can a Colorado senior apartment keep out all animals?
Not across the board. When a building's policy keeps out every assistance animal, Colorado treats it as presumptively discriminatory.
Where can an older Coloradan get help in a crisis?
Call or text 988 day or night for the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line.
Helpful Colorado Pages
- HOA and condo rules
- Depression in Colorado
- Landlord verification
- Lakewood
- Colorado ESA laws
- Colorado overview
General information for older Coloradans, current as of October 2026, and not legal or medical advice. The checklist is a planning aid and cannot tell you how a landlord or HOA will decide. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Keep Your Companion at Home
A clinician licensed in Colorado will review what your animal means to your daily life and tell you whether an ESA letter is supported.
Patient, private help
Letters HOAs can verify
Questions answered by phone
