What 2J changed
Voters approved ballot measure 2J in 2020, replacing the city's pit bull ban with a Breed-Restricted Permit.
Denver · City and County · The Mile High City
Denver ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Denver, a consolidated city and county of 715,522 people in 2020, has its own pet licensing rules and its own anti-discrimination office on top of Colorado law. Start with the free screening; a clinician licensed in Colorado reviews it and decides whether an ESA letter or a psychiatric service dog letter is supported.
No fee to begin
CO-licensed team
Digital delivery
Denver Pet Rules at a Glance
WhoDogs and cats six months and older
WhenWithin 30 days of the pet being in Denver
SurgerySpay or neuter required after six months
FreeOne senior license and every service dog license, three years each
Getting a Letter in Denver, Step by Step
Three tents pitched in order, from the first question to the answer.
The screening
A few minutes of questions about your health, your animal and the Denver home you rent.
The evaluation
A clinician licensed in Colorado reviews it and follows the state's rules on how the two of you must have met.
The answer
A supported letter arrives digitally after you choose a plan; if it is not supported, you are not charged.
Denver Pet License Planner
Describe your pet and your household to see whether Denver needs a license now, whether it is free, and whether the breed-restricted permit applies.
Your Denver plan-
- Enter the details, then select Plan the License.
Denver 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.
Letters Denver Residents Order
Four decks on the rack, one for each thing a Denver client can order.
ESA housing letter
Supports a reasonable accommodation request to a Denver landlord, property manager or HOA.
One letter, several animals
Each animal your clinician supports, named in a single letter.
Psychiatric service dog letter
For a dog trained to carry out tasks connected to your disability.
Certificate and ID card
Optional documents that come with certain bundles.
Where Cherry Creek Meets the South Platte
Denver was founded in 1858, during the gold rush, where Cherry Creek flows into the South Platte River, and it was named for James W. Denver, then governor of Kansas Territory. Its official elevation of exactly one mile gave it the Mile High City nickname, and the 105th meridian west, the reference line for Mountain Time, runs right through Denver Union Station.
- 1858
- founded in the gold rush
- 1 mile
- official elevation
- 105th
- meridian through Union Station
Denver's Breed-Restricted Permit Since 2J
Three dominoes, each showing the number at the heart of its rule.
Two per household
A household may keep up to two dogs under the permit.
Three clean years
After three years without violations, the dog moves to regular licensing; nearby Aurora repealed its own ban in a 2024 vote.
Denver and Its Neighbors
Six places, each painted as its own mural panel.
Union Stationdowntown's rail hub
Confluence Parkwhere the city began
City Parkaround Ferril Lake
Cherry Creek Trailalong Speer Boulevard
LakewoodMetro West Housing Solutions
Why a Colorado-Licensed Clinician Matters in Denver
Three keys, each a reason the clinician's Colorado license counts here.
State protection since August
HB26-1045 put emotional support animals inside Colorado's definition of assistance animals from August 12, 2026, whatever the federal enforcement stance.
How you must have met
Colorado's counselors, psychologists, social workers, family therapists, addiction counselors and nurses must meet a client in person before an assistance animal finding.
A city office as well
Denver's Anti-Discrimination Office handles complaints arising inside the city, with a 180-day limit.
Denver Questions, Row by Row
Six questions in two rows of stadium seats, one question to a seat.
When does a Denver dog or cat need a license?
Denver requires a license for every dog and cat six months or older within 30 days of the pet being in the city.
Does Denver require pets to be spayed or neutered?
Yes. Denver's licensing page says city ordinance requires a pet to be spayed or neutered after six months of age.
Is a Denver pet license free for seniors or service dogs?
A senior citizen 65 or older can license one pet with a free three-year license, and service dogs get a free three-year license; both still need free renewals to update owner and rabies details.
Can I own a pit bull in Denver?
Yes, with a Breed-Restricted Permit. Ballot measure 2J replaced the city's pit bull ban in 2020; a household may have up to two, and regular licensing follows after three years without violations.
Where do I report housing discrimination in Denver?
Denver residents can go to the city's Anti-Discrimination Office within 180 days of an incident inside city limits, or to the Colorado Civil Rights Division, which allows one year for housing cases.
Do Colorado mental health clinicians have to meet me in person?
For psychologists, counselors, social workers, family therapists, addiction counselors and nurses, Colorado law requires an in-person meeting before an assistance animal finding; physicians may also rely on telemedicine.
Front Range Neighbors
Five records from the same shelf, each a nearby Colorado page.
General information for Denver residents, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. Licensing, permit and complaint rules come from the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado and can change, so confirm them with Denver Animal Protection or the relevant office. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Start a Mile High Screening
From Union Station lofts to bungalows near City Park, a clinician licensed in Colorado can look at how your animal helps you live at home.
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