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San Jose landlords charge $1,200+ a year in pet fees. An ESA letter from RealESALetter.com ends that.

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How to Get Your ESA Letter in San Jose

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Two consultations required. Letter issued 30 days after your first call.

$219 total at booking · full refund if not accepted

Who Qualifies for an ESA Letter in San Jose?

Anyone with a mental health condition that significantly affects daily life qualifies for an ESA letter in San Jose.

  • Anxiety 
  • Depression 
  • PTSD 
  • ADHD 
  • OCD 
  • Panic Disorder 
  • Bipolar Disorder 
  • Social Anxiety
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What San Jose Pet Owners Actually Pay

One ESA Letter California eliminates all of it

Renting in San Jose with a pet

$1,200+per year

  • Pet deposit: $400-700 upfront
  • Pet rent: $40-75/month
  • Breed restrictions: many San Jose complexes cap dogs at 50 lbs, and larger communities ban entire breed lists, from Pit Bulls and Rottweilers to Huskies and Great Danes
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  • Valid for 12 months
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Why San Jose Landlords Accept Our ESA Letters

  • Licensed California therapist
  • Real clinical evaluation
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Landlord support
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Full refund if not accepted. No questions asked.

Need more than housing protection?

Upgrade to a PSD Letter in San Jose

An ESA letter covers housing. A PSD letter covers housing and public access with a task-trained dog. Stores, restaurants, and DOT-compliant air travel. Same California therapists. $199 total.

Serving San Jose Renters Citywide

 

  • Downtown San Jose
  • Japantown
  • Willow Glen
  • Rose Garden
  • Almaden
  • Evergreen
  • Berryessa
  • Santa Teresa
  • Blossom Valley
  • North San Jose
  • West San Jose

 

Don't see your neighborhood? We cover all of San Jose.

ESA-Friendly Spots in San Jose

Parks & Outdoor Spots

Off-leash freedom & open green spaces

  • Hellyer County Park 
    Fenced off-leash dog park with small and large dog areas beside Coyote Creek trail
  • Guadalupe Oak Grove Park 
    Oak woodland trails where leashed dogs are welcome, with a dog exercise area
  • Butcher Dog Park 
    Turf-covered fenced runs split for small and large dogs
  • Del Monte Park 
    Neighborhood park with a fenced dog area for small and large dogs
Parks & Outdoor Spots
Pet-Friendly Cafes & Restaurants

Sip & snack with your furry companion

  • Clandestine Brewing 
    Dog-friendly taproom with a covered outdoor patio
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 
    Patio seating that welcomes dogs
  • Bavetta Coffee 
    Coffee shop on The Alameda with outdoor patio seating
  • Nirvana Soul Coffee 
    Downtown coffee shop with outdoor seating
Pet-Friendly Cafes & Restaurants
Pet-Friendly Hotels

Hotels where your pet accompanies you

  • Aloft San Jose Cupertino 
    Marriott hotel on Moorpark Avenue that accepts dogs
  • TownePlace Suites San Jose Downtown 
    Extended-stay suites near SAP Center that accept pets
  • AC Hotel San Jose Downtown 
    Downtown hotel steps from San Pedro Square that accepts pets
Pet-Friendly Hotels

Frequently Asked Questions About ESA Letters in San Jose

Yes. You can complete a genuine online evaluation with a California-licensed therapist the same day. Under AB 468, two consultations are required, and your signed letter is issued 30 days after your first call.

No. Under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act and the federal Fair Housing Act, a valid ESA letter eliminates pet deposits, pet rent, and breed restrictions. Your landlord has legal obligations under both state and federal law. State enforcement through the California Civil Rights Department remains fully active.

Any mental health condition that significantly affects daily life qualifies, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety.

An ESA letter is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Most landlords require documentation issued within the past year.

Yes. Landlords in San Jose are required to accommodate valid ESA letters under the federal Fair Housing Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

If your landlord rejects your ESA letter, file a complaint directly with the California Civil Rights Department. State enforcement remains fully active. You can also file with HUD at hud.gov or call 1-800-669-9777. Contact us directly and we will liaise with your landlord on your behalf. If unresolved, you get a full refund.

No. ESA letters cover housing only under the Fair Housing Act. Your ESA does not have public access rights and airlines are no longer required to accommodate ESAs in the cabin. If you need public access and air travel rights, a PSD letter covers both with a task-trained dog.

 

Yes. San Jose requires a 30-day client-provider relationship before an ESA letter can be issued. Evaluation begins same day. Two consultations are required. Your letter issues 30 days after your first call.

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