Murfreesboro ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest-growing major city, and it now sits at both the population center and the geographic center of the state. Before your next lease, find out free whether a Tennessee-licensed clinician can document your need for an assistance animal.
Center of Tennessee
State capital from 1818 to 1826
How Murfreesboro Residents Get Their Letter
Start for free
Complete a short online screening about your health, your animal and your home.
Clinician review
A Tennessee-licensed clinician looks over your answers and uses telehealth when clinically indicated.
Letter in your inbox
Qualify, select a plan, and your signed letter is sent by email.
Murfreesboro Plan Tiles
The band on each tile shows the usual turnaround; the price below is live from our checkout.
What We Offer in Murfreesboro
ESA housing letter
For rentals where pet policies or pet charges get in the way.
Up to three animals
Two or three emotional support dogs or cats listed in a single letter.
PSD letter
For a trained dog whose tasks relate to a psychiatric disability.
Certificate and ID card
Record items that come with the bundle plans.
Murfreesboro May 1 Pet Fee Calculator
City code charges a small fee for each dog and cat over three months old, due by May 1. Count your pets to see the total and the next due date.
Your pet fees
From Cannonsburgh to State Capital
The General Assembly picked this site for Rutherford County's new seat in 1811 and first named it Cannonsburgh. It served as the capital of Tennessee from 1818 to 1826. On December 31, 1862, the Battle of Stones River was fought near the town, and the battlefield is now a national park site.
- 1811County seat designated as Cannonsburgh
- 1818Becomes the state capital, until 1826
- 1862Battle of Stones River
Greenways, a Green Bus and Campus Life
Greenway System
Paved greenway paths with 11 trailheads around the city.
Rover
Bright green city buses painted with the Rover name and a cartoon dog.
Discovery Center
A nature center and hands-on museum at Murfree Spring for families.
MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University, one of the state's largest undergraduate schools.
Murfreesboro Areas We Serve
Why a Tennessee Clinician Helps in Rutherford County
Evaluated, not rubber-stamped
The writer should know about your disability first-hand, which is how our evaluations work.
Stands up to verification
State law lets landlords verify documentation, and a Tennessee licence is easy to confirm.
Not a registry printout
Tennessee does not count certificates sold by registry websites as reliable documentation.
Murfreesboro Question Index
What yearly pet fee does Murfreesboro charge?
City code sets a $2.00 fee for each dog or cat over three months old, paid to the County Trustee or an authorized agent on or before May 1 every year.
Does my Murfreesboro pet need a rabies shot?
Yes. The city requires dogs and cats kept in Murfreesboro to be inoculated against rabies, and Rutherford County expects every dog and cat over three months old to have a current vaccination.
Where can I get a low-cost rabies vaccine?
Rutherford County PAWS offers the rabies vaccine for $15, and that price includes the license.
Who enforces animal rules in the city?
Rutherford County PAWS enforces and maintains animal control inside Murfreesboro, under Chapter 5 of the city code, Animals and Fowl.
Can I use an ESA letter for an apartment near MTSU?
A private off-campus rental is covered by Tennessee's statute on service and support animal requests, so you can ask the landlord for an exception to pet rules and charges and provide reliable documentation.
What if a landlord says I did not provide proper documentation?
Tennessee allows a landlord to deny the request when accurate, reliable documentation is not supplied after it is asked for, so send documentation from a clinician who has evaluated you.
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General information for Murfreesboro residents, current as of September 2026, and not legal advice. City fees and PAWS prices can change; confirm with Rutherford County PAWS before paying. The calculator adds city fees only and leaves out vet charges. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Get Screened Free in Murfreesboro
Answer a few questions and learn whether a Tennessee-licensed clinician can support your emotional support animal or psychiatric service dog.
