Service dogs and rentals
Idaho Code 18-5812A lets a person with a disability keep a service dog in housing for sale or rent with no extra charge, while staying liable for damage.
Boise · Idaho's capital · Founded 1863
Boise, Idaho ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Idaho's capital and largest city counted 235,684 people at the 2020 census, spread along the Boise River below the foothills. If an animal helps you through anxiety, depression or trauma, a free screening with a clinician licensed in Idaho shows whether an ESA letter or a PSD letter fits.
Free to be screened
Licensed in Idaho
Across the Treasure Valley
City of Boise Dog License, One Year
| Dog | Standard | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| Spayed or neutered | $16.75 | $5.75 |
| Unaltered, over 1 year | $39.25 | $28.25 |
| Unaltered, under 1 year | $30.35 | $19.35 |
The Boise Climb to a Letter
Boise 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.
Boise Dog License Fee Calculator
Add up one-year City of Boise license fees from the city's fee schedule. Fees can change, so treat the result as a guide and check with the City Clerk before you pay.
Boise's Eight Fenced Off-Leash Areas
These fenced spaces inside city parks sit alongside 11 more off-leash areas that open seasonally or at set hours, and the designated Ridge to Rivers trails in the foothills, open sunrise to sunset.
- Together Treasure Valley Dog Island, Ann Morrison Park
- Bowler Park
- Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex
- Mariposa Park
- Military Reserve Dog Park
- Molenaar Park
- Morris Hill Park
- Pine Grove Park
- Visible licenseA current Boise license on the collar
- Always in sightNever leave dogs unattended
- Voice controlDogs respond to your commands
- Leash in and outCarry one at all times
Idaho Law Behind a Boise Request
Where an ESA fits
Idaho Code 56-701A says comfort and companionship are not tasks, so an emotional support animal request rests on fair housing law rather than the service dog statute.
One year to complain
Idaho Code 67-5907 gives a year to file a complaint under oath with the Idaho Human Rights Commission, reached at 208-334-2873.
Boise Questions Along the Greenbelt
How much is a dog license in Boise?
On the City of Boise fee schedule, a one-year license is $16.75 for a spayed or neutered dog, $39.25 for an unaltered dog over one year and $30.35 for one under a year. Senior rates start at $5.75.
Can I buy a Boise dog license for more than one year?
Yes. The city says the listed fees cover one year, and two- or three-year licenses are also available. A replacement tag is $4.35.
How many fenced off-leash dog parks does Boise have?
Eight fenced areas inside parks, including Military Reserve Dog Park and the Together Treasure Valley Dog Island at Ann Morrison Park, plus 11 more off-leash areas with seasonal or set hours.
Are service animals allowed in Boise parks that ban pets?
Yes. The city lists parks where pets are not allowed under city code but says service animals are welcome there.
Does Idaho law protect a service dog in Boise housing?
Idaho Code 18-5812A bars refusing housing for sale or rent because a person with a disability has a service dog, with no extra charge, though the handler is liable for damage.
Where is VA care in Boise?
The Boise VA Medical Center is at 500 West Fort Street, and the Boise Vet Center offers readjustment counseling at 2424 Bank Drive.
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Start Your Boise Screening
Wherever you live in Boise, a clinician licensed in Idaho can look at how your animal helps and tell you which letter, if any, fits.
Payment only after approval
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