Do ESA letters expire in Florida?

Does the letter come with an expiration date?

Fla. Stat. § 760.27 sets no expiration date and no fixed validity period for an emotional support animal letter. A renewal is a new clinical review at $99, not an automatic new PDF. Full refund only if the clinician does not approve a letter. See renew and whether an ESA letter expires.

What is the ESA renewal fee?

The ESA letter renewal fee is $99. The ESA renewal fee is that same charge. That fee is a new clinical review by a Florida-licensed APRN, not an automatic PDF. A new evaluation is $149. Full refund only if the clinician does not approve a letter. Approval is never guaranteed. Housing only. Start on the Renew page. renew ESA letter. The document is an ESA housing letter for a Florida dwelling.

Updated 2026-10-12 · Last checked 2026-10-12 against the 2026 text of Fla. Stat. 760.27. General information, not legal advice.

The 2026 text of the section says nothing about expiring, renewing, or how old a letter may be. A search of the section for "expir", "valid", "renew" and "year" finds nothing. Read it: Fla. Stat. 760.27 (2026).

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What can a landlord ask when a letter is older?

When a disability is not readily apparent, Fla. Stat. 760.27(2)(b) lets a housing provider request reliable information that reasonably supports that the person has a disability, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, rule, or regulation.

Subsection (2)(b)4 adds that such information is reliable if the practitioner or provider has personal knowledge of the person’s disability and is acting within the scope of practice to provide the supporting information.

The statute does not say how old that information may be. A landlord's own written policy is a separate matter. Ask for the policy in writing and read what it says. See also what landlords can ask.

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How do I renew an ESA letter in Florida?

Renewal starts on the Renew page and is a new clinical review at $99, not an automatic PDF.

1. Open the Renew page and choose "Confirm email to renew".
2. Confirm the email from the issued letter with the 6-digit code, then enter the address on the last letter. A new apartment can be different.
3. Continue to checkout.
4. The clinician, a Florida-licensed APRN, reviews the renewal.

How much does a renewal cost, and when is there a refund?

A renewal is $99 and a new evaluation is $149. After the clinician approves, read after your Florida ESA letter is approved.

Full refund only if the clinician does not approve a letter. A landlord or HOA saying no is not a refund. See the refund policy and the pricing page.

Frequently asked questions

Do ESA letters expire for housing in Florida?

Fla. Stat. 760.27 sets no expiration period for an emotional support animal letter.

Does Fla. Stat. 760.27 say how old a letter can be?

No. The statute does not say how old reliable information may be. A landlord's own written policy is a separate matter, so ask for it in writing.

How do I renew an ESA letter in Florida?

Start on the Renew page, confirm the email from the issued letter, then continue to checkout. The clinician reviews the renewal.

How much does a renewal cost?

A renewal is $99 and a new evaluation is $149. Official ESA Letter serves Florida housing only.

What if the clinician does not approve a renewal?

Full refund only if the clinician does not approve a letter. A landlord or HOA saying no is not a refund.

Educational only. Not legal advice. Official letters for landlords are issued in English only. Clinical consultations available in English or Spanish. More answers: Housing ESA FAQ.