Talk with a mental health professional licensed in Indiana, and if an emotional support animal is right for you, get your letter within 10-15 minutes of approval.
Indianapolis remains relatively affordable, but pet deposits and monthly pet rent still stack up across a typical lease.
A valid letter from a Indiana-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 mix of converted historic homes and large complexes means accommodation requests land on very different desks. Renters across Indianapolis — including Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Irvington and Carmel — 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 Indiana-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 Indiana ESA law guide.
Explore the Indiana housing rights guide, check current pricing, review renewal timing, or see the psychiatric service dog option. You can also return to the Indiana overview.
Flat pricing · you only pay if approved.
It is. Indianapolis landlords look at whether a licensed Indiana professional actually evaluated you, not whether the appointment happened over video.
In most cases they can't. Once you present a valid letter, a Indianapolis 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 Indiana license, which is exactly who you're matched with when you select Indianapolis.
It does. Association rules in Indianapolis are covered by the same federal law as any landlord's policy.
$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 Indiana · You only pay if approved
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