ESA Letters in Oregon

Oregon landlords cannot charge pet deposits for assistance animals and Portland's housing bureau actively educates tenants on this. What Oregon renters usually lack is the letter itself, and that is the part we handle.

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✓ Licensed in Oregon✓ Verifiable letter ID✓ Refund if you do not qualify

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$30 to $60Typical monthly pet rent in Oregon

$300 to $550Typical pet deposit

$1,505Two-year pet charges you avoid

$99One-time letter cost

Oregon Rules

What Oregon Renters Need to Know

Oregon applies the FHA plus ORS 659A, and Oregon landlord-tenant law separately caps what landlords can demand from tenants with assistance animals. Portland's renter protections are among the strongest on the West Coast.

Your evaluator holds a license valid in Oregon, named on your letter
The letter states your disability-related need without disclosing your diagnosis
Every letter carries a verification ID your Oregon landlord can check
Oregon law (ORS 90.300) bars a pet security deposit for a companion animal needed as a reasonable accommodation

We also offer psychiatric service dog letters in Oregon.

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Statewide

Serving Renters Across Oregon

From Portland to Gresham, our licensed providers evaluate Oregon residents wherever they rent.

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Simple Process

Your Oregon Letter in Four Steps

Free pre-check

A five-minute screening, no payment to begin.

Licensed Oregon evaluation

A provider licensed for Oregon reviews and evaluates you.

Signed, verifiable letter

On letterhead, with license details and a verification ID.

Approved, fees waived

Submit to your landlord and watch the pet charges disappear.

FAQs

ESA Letters in Oregon: Common Questions

No. State laws add documentation mechanics, like California's 30-day rule or Florida's evidentiary standard, but the underlying federal right to a reasonable accommodation stands in every state.

It depends on the state you move to. Some states, such as California, Louisiana, Montana and Wisconsin, set their own rules on who may sign or how long the provider must know you, so check that state's page before you move. See the full state map.

With typical Oregon pet rent of $30 to $60 monthly and a $300 to $550 deposit, an approved accommodation saves roughly $1,505 over a two-year lease, against a $99 letter.

Typically within 24 to 48 hours of completing your evaluation for Oregon residents.

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