Cottonwood Heights ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Cottonwood Heights sits on a high ridge between the Big and Little Cottonwood Creek valleys, became a city in January 2005 and counted 33,617 residents in 2020. The free online screening comes first, and a Utah-licensed clinician then decides whether an ESA or psychiatric service dog letter belongs in your care plan.
Your First Cottonwood Heights Pet License
Upload them, or bring them to City Hall at 2277 E. Bengal Blvd.
Cottonwood Heights Letter Plans on the Chairlift
Every chair on this lift carries one plan, with its price loaded live from our checkout.
Cottonwood Heights First License Document Checklist
Cottonwood Heights reviews each new pet license by hand before it asks for payment. Tick what you already have and pick how you will submit it.
- Answer the questions, then select Build My Checklist.
From Census Place to the City Between the Canyons
Cottonwood Heights, on the east bench south of Holladay and Murray and north of Sandy, was a census-designated place until voters chose to incorporate in a May 2004 referendum; the city was born on January 14, 2005, and on January 8, 2008 the council voted to form its own police department. Shops line Fort Union Boulevard and gather near the Old Mill.
Three Lifts to a Cottonwood Heights Letter
Online screening
A free questionnaire about your health, your animal and your home on the east bench.
Utah clinician
A clinician licensed in Utah evaluates you, through telehealth when clinically appropriate.
Your letter
If you qualify, choose a plan and the signed letter is emailed to you.
Cottonwood Heights Letter Runs
ESA housing letter
To request an accommodation from a Cottonwood Heights landlord.
Multiple animals
Every animal the clinician approves, on one letter.
Psychiatric service dog letter
For a dog trained to perform tasks for a psychiatric disability.
Certificate and ID card
Available in selected bundles.
Canyon Roads, a Creek Trail and a City Police Force
SR-190 and SR-210
The two state roads that lead from the city into the canyons.
Big Cottonwood Creek trail
A multi-use trail under construction along the creek.
Own police since 2008
Police dispatch also takes the city's animal control calls.
Before You Head Up: Utah Rules for Cottonwood Heights Letters
Licensed in Utah
Cottonwood Heights clients are evaluated by a clinician with a Utah license.
Misdemeanor for misuse
Knowingly passing off an animal as a service or support animal is a class C misdemeanor in Utah.
Trained tasks matter
A psychiatric service dog is trained for tasks; an ESA provides comfort, and the law treats them differently.
Cottonwood Heights Neighborhoods We Serve
Cottonwood Heights Questions, Marked Like Ski Runs
What do I need for a first Cottonwood Heights pet license?
A completed new license application, your pet's rabies certificate, and proof of sterilization and a microchip certificate where they apply. Upload them, or bring them to City Hall at 2277 E. Bengal Blvd.
How do I pay for a Cottonwood Heights pet license?
After the application comes in, the city's administrative assistant reviews it and emails you the payment instructions.
What does a Cottonwood Heights pet license do for my animal?
If a licensed animal is found seriously injured and its owner cannot be reached, the license guarantees the animal is taken to a veterinarian for emergency care.
How do I report a stray or a dog bite in Cottonwood Heights?
Call police dispatch at 801-840-4000 and ask for animal control. The city's Animal Control division handles bites, alleged cruelty, impounding found animals and reuniting lost pets with their owners.
When is Cottonwood Heights City Hall open?
Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main number is 801-944-7000.
Does a psychiatric service dog count as a service animal in Utah?
Yes. Utah Code 26B-6-801 defines a service animal as a dog trained to do work or tasks directly related to a disability, including a psychiatric one. An animal used only for emotional support or comfort is a support animal instead.
East Bench and Mid-Valley Neighbors
General information for Cottonwood Heights residents and renters, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. Cottonwood Heights sets its licensing and animal control rules and can change them, so confirm with City Hall before relying on a detail here. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Catch the First Chair: a Free Cottonwood Heights Screening
From Fort Union Boulevard up to the canyon mouths, a Utah-licensed clinician can review the role your animal plays in your health.
