Miami Gardens ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Home to Hard Rock Stadium and neighborhoods from Carol City to Norland, Miami Gardens is also where many families rent, own and raise animals that keep them steady. A free online screening tells you whether a Florida-licensed clinician can support a housing request for yours.
Your Game Plan for an ESA Letter
Three plays, all run from your phone or laptop. You only pay once the clinician has said yes.
Screen for free
Answer a short set of private questions about your mental health and your home.
Clinical review
A Florida-licensed professional reviews your case and meets you by telehealth when needed.
Letter delivered
Choose a plan after approval and receive the signed letter by email, usually in one to two days.
Today's Prices in Miami Gardens
Letters first, then bundles with extras. Every figure comes live from our pricing system.
A Young City With Deep Roots
Miami Gardens incorporated on May 13, 2003, uniting communities that had been unincorporated parts of Miami-Dade for decades. It is Florida's most populous city with a majority African American population.
The city runs from I-95 on the east to NW 47th and 57th Avenues on the west, and from NW 151st Street north to the Broward County line.
County Line Checker
Miami Gardens touches the Broward line, and neighbors a mile apart follow different pet rules. Pick a county and an animal.
Your animal follows the rules of the county where you live, not where you work or shop.
Miami-Dade Rules Worth Knowing
Three rules shape life with an animal in Miami Gardens, and a housing provider may ask for proof of the first.
Dogs need a license
Every dog older than four months must be licensed, with proof of rabies vaccination.
Cats are optional
Cat tags are sold but not required; a microchip is the county's suggestion.
No more breed ban
The county's pit bull ordinance from 1989 stopped applying on October 1, 2023, under a new state law.
Game Days at Hard Rock Stadium
The Dolphins, the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Orange Bowl and the Miami Open all play here, and crowds flood the neighborhood.
Neighborhoods Across Miami Gardens
These communities came together when the city incorporated. We serve every one of them, online.
Private Rentals and Public Housing
Who decides your request depends on the kind of housing, and so does the law behind it.
Private landlords and HOAs
Florida's statute sets what they may ask and bars pet charges for an approved animal. The 2023 breed law binds local governments, not private owners, so a request should rest on your animal's behavior.
When a refusal is lawfulPublic and assisted housing
Housing authorities may not set breed, weight or size rules for dogs under Florida law, and federally assisted housing also answers to Section 504.
How providers review requestsMiami Gardens FAQ
Does my dog need a Miami-Dade license in Miami Gardens?
Yes. Miami-Dade County requires a license for every dog older than four months, and proof of rabies vaccination is needed before one is issued.
Do cats need a license in Miami-Dade?
No. Cat tags are available but not required in Miami-Dade, and the county suggests a microchip because cats slip their collars.
Is the Miami-Dade pit bull ban still in force?
No. A 2023 state law ended local breed-specific bans, and the county's 1989 pit bull ordinance stopped applying on October 1, 2023.
Can I bring my service dog to a game at Hard Rock Stadium?
A trained service animal can generally attend with its handler, as at other public events. Emotional support animals and pets do not have that right, so read the stadium's policy before game day.
I live near the Broward County line. Whose rules apply to my pet?
The rules of the county you live in. Miami Gardens is in Miami-Dade, so its license rules apply even if you work or shop in Broward.
How fast can I get my letter?
After you are approved and choose a plan, the letter is usually emailed within 24 to 48 hours.
Nearby in South Florida
General information for Miami Gardens residents, current as of September 2026. It is not legal advice. License rules are set by Miami-Dade Animal Services and venue rules by each venue, and both can change. A screening may end without a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Kick Off Your Screening, Miami Gardens
It is free, it takes minutes, and a Florida clinician gives you a clear answer.
