Meet a Texas-licensed mental health professional by phone or video. If you're approved, your signed ESA letter arrives in 10-15 minutes.
San Antonio combines historic neighborhoods with fast-growing suburban complexes, and pet fees are close to universal in the newer builds.
A valid letter from a Texas-licensed mental health professional is what turns a no-pet lease into an approved accommodation — no pet rent, no pet deposit, and no breed or weight limit.
A steady military population around Joint Base San Antonio means frequent moves — and frequent new lease applications. Renters across San Antonio — including Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Southtown, Medical Center and Northwest Side — rely on the same federal protections, whatever the building looks like.
It starts with a free pre-screening, then a private telehealth visit with a Texas-licensed professional. Approved letters arrive within 10-15 minutes, and there’s no charge unless you’re approved.
Your letter is issued under the Fair Housing Act, which covers where you live — apartments, condos, HOAs, and student housing. It doesn’t grant public access to stores or restaurants, and airlines have treated emotional support animals as pets since 2021. For the full picture, read our Texas ESA law guide.
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Flat pricing · you only pay if approved.
Yes. Federal law doesn't require an in-person visit — what matters is a real evaluation by a professional licensed in Texas. Telehealth is standard practice now.
In most cases they can't. Once you present a valid letter, a San Antonio housing provider must waive pet fees and set aside breed and size rules, with only limited exemptions.
Quickly — same-day slots are usually open, and approved letters reach you within 10-15 minutes of the evaluation.
Yes. The professional must hold an active Texas license, which is exactly who you're matched with when you select San Antonio.
Yes. The Fair Housing Act reaches HOAs, condo boards, and co-ops, so community pet bans give way to a valid accommodation.
$129 covers an ESA letter for up to two pets ($199 for three or more); PSD letters run $149 or $229. You aren't charged unless a licensed professional approves you.
Free pre-screening · Licensed in Texas · You only pay if approved
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