How to get an ESA letter in Florida (2026)
Step-by-step: clinical evaluation, what landlords need, cost, refund if not approved, and why registries fail under Fla. Stat. § 760.27.
7 min read · Educational only · Not legal advice
A legitimate Florida housing ESA letter comes from a clinical evaluation — not an instant online certificate or registry ID. Approval is never automatic. Official ESA Letter serves Florida residents statewide for $149, with a full refund if the clinician does not approve a letter.
Step-by-step
- Confirm you need documentation for Florida housing (apartments, rentals, many HOAs/condos under Fair Housing rules).
- Complete a short intake form about you and your animals (about 5 minutes).
- A Florida-licensed clinician reviews your case. Clinical judgment decides — not a script.
- If approved, you receive a PDF letter for housing, valid 1 year from purchase. Letters for landlords are issued in English only.
- Send a written reasonable accommodation request to your landlord with the letter attached.
Cost and risk
- $149 for a new evaluation (first animal); renewals from $99
- Full refund if not approved
- We do not guarantee a landlord outcome
- Not a registry and not an instant certificate
Why registries fail in Florida
Florida Statute § 760.27 states that an internet registration alone is not enough to establish disability or disability-related need. Housing providers look for clinical letters they can verify.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Official letters for landlords are issued in English only. Clinical consultations available in English or Spanish.
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Official ESA Letter serves residents statewide. Approval is never automatic. Full refund if not approved. Official letters for landlords are issued in English only.