Keep your housing protections current. A quick re-evaluation with a state-licensed mental health professional gives you a fresh, dated letter landlords accept.
There’s no fixed federal expiration date for an ESA letter, but in practice landlords and property managers expect a letter dated within the last twelve months. Renewing annually keeps your documentation current and prevents delays when you move, renew a lease, or apply for new housing. An out-of-date letter is one of the most common reasons a request stalls.
Renewal is straightforward: complete a short pre-screening, then meet with a mental health professional licensed in your state for a brief re-evaluation. If an emotional support animal remains appropriate for you, they issue an updated, dated letter — usually within 10–15 minutes. The re-evaluation matters because it confirms the letter reflects your current needs, which is exactly what makes it hold up.
You don’t have to return to your original provider. A licensed mental health professional in our network licensed in your state can evaluate you and issue a new letter, so you’re covered no matter where the first one came from. This is helpful if your previous provider is no longer available or wasn’t licensed in your current state.
If you know a lease renewal or move is coming, renew a few weeks in advance so your letter is ready when you need it. Keeping a current letter on file means you can respond to a landlord’s request the same day rather than scrambling.
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Begin with a free pre-screening. A licensed mental health professional takes it from there — and you’re only charged if approved.
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