South Salt Lake ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
South Salt Lake, a city of 26,777 between 2100 South and 3900 South, is where the world's first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opened in 1952. Begin with the free screening, and a Utah-licensed clinician will decide whether a support animal or psychiatric service dog letter suits your situation.
Borrow a City Live Trap
For raccoons and skunks on your own property. Bring the animal in on a weekday before 4:45 p.m., or have an officer collect it.
South Salt Lake Raccoon and Skunk Live Trap Planner
South Salt Lake Animal Services lends live traps to residents. Tell the planner what you are trapping, where and when, and how the animal will reach the shelter.
- Choose the animal, then select Plan the Trap.
Three Blocks to a South Salt Lake Letter
Free screening
Answer questions online about your symptoms, your animal and your housing.
Utah clinician
A Utah-licensed clinician evaluates you, by telehealth where clinically appropriate.
Signed letter
Once approved, choose your plan and the letter is emailed to you.
From Central Park to South Salt Lake
Around 1890 Jesse Fox Jr. developed farmland here and named it Central Park, after the park he had seen in New York. A Town of Central Park was approved on August 14, 1936 and disbanded by voters in 1937, and on September 29, 1938, still in need of a sewer system, residents incorporated the Town of South Salt Lake with Robert R. Fitts as its first president. Three tributaries of Mill Creek now meet in Fitts Park.
South Salt Lake Letter Plans on Park Benches
Each bench seats one plan, with a price that updates live from our checkout.
Letters South Salt Lake Residents Order
ESA letter for housing
Supports an accommodation request to a South Salt Lake landlord.
More than one animal
All the animals the clinician supports, in one letter.
Psychiatric service dog letter
For a dog whose trained tasks ease a psychiatric disability.
Certificate and ID card
Part of selected bundles.
Streetcars, TRAX and the First KFC
The first KFC franchise
Harland Sanders and Pete Harman opened it in 1952, in what is now South Salt Lake.
Chinatown
Opened in 2012 near 3500 South and State Street, the only Chinatown in the Intermountain West.
The Spaghetti Bowl
The tangle of ramps where I-15, I-80 and SR-201 meet.
S Line streetcar
Running since December 2013, with three TRAX stations in the city too.
South Salt Lake, Block by Block
Utah Rules Every South Salt Lake Renter Should Know
A Utah clinician
Your letter is written by a clinician who holds a Utah license.
Penalties for faking
Knowingly misrepresenting a service or support animal is a class C misdemeanor under Utah Code 26B-6-805.
After the HUD change
Since May 2026, HUD reviews untrained ESA requests case by case, while trained service dogs keep clear protection.
South Salt Lake Questions on Receipt Slips
Do cats need a license in South Salt Lake?
Yes. Dogs, cats and ferrets all need a current rabies vaccination and a current city license, renewed every year.
When must a new South Salt Lake pet be licensed?
Within 30 days after it turns six months old, or within 10 days of getting an animal that is already older than six months. A late license adds $10 for every 30 days.
How much is a South Salt Lake dog license?
For one year it is $30 for an altered dog, $25 if the altered dog is also microchipped, and $100 for a dog that is not altered. Residents 65 and older can buy a one-time lifetime license instead: $30 for an altered dog or $75 for one that is not altered.
Can I borrow a trap for raccoons or skunks in South Salt Lake?
Yes, for use on your own property. The trap takes a $50 refundable deposit, and you can bring the trapped animal in during business hours or have an officer pick it up for $25.
Where is South Salt Lake Animal Services?
At 2274 S 600 W, phone 801-483-6024. The shelter is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays; after hours, call Dispatch at 801-840-4000.
Can a South Salt Lake landlord charge a pet fee for a psychiatric service dog?
No. Utah Code 26B-6-803 bars owners of private housing from charging an extra fee or deposit for a service animal, though the tenant is still liable for any damage the animal causes.
Mid-Valley Cities Around South Salt Lake
General information for South Salt Lake residents and renters, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. South Salt Lake Animal Services sets the city's licensing fees, trap rules and shelter hours and can change them, so confirm with the shelter before relying on a detail here. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Take a Seat for a Free South Salt Lake Screening
From Central Pointe to Chinatown and the Jordan River, a Utah-licensed clinician can review what your animal means for your well-being.
