Colorado ESA renewal

How to Renew Your ESA Letter in Colorado

Most Colorado landlords require ESA letters dated within the last 12 months. Here is the easy way to stay continuously protected.

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Ideal Renewal Timeline

Day -30

Begin renewal — leaves comfortable buffer.

Day -14

Submit renewal intake online.

Day -7

15-minute check-in evaluation.

Day 0

New 12-month letter active. Send to landlord & HOA.

What Colorado Landlords Verify Annually

  • Letter date is within past 12 months
  • Clinician's Colorado license is currently active
  • Letter identifies the disability-related need (without revealing diagnosis)
  • Letter is signed on clinician letterhead with credentials
  • Verifiable contact for license verification

Returning Client Express Renewal

Returning CSA clients skip the full intake. Your prior chart auto-loads. A 15-minute clinician check-in confirms continued therapeutic need — and your renewed letter is delivered same-day.

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What Happens If You Let It Lapse

Loss of FHA protection

Landlord may legally treat your animal as a pet during lapse.

New pet rent risk

Some landlords charge retroactive pet fees during lapse.

HOA enforcement

HOAs can resume rule enforcement until renewed letter is provided.

ESA Renewal FAQ — Colorado

How often must I renew?

Annually — every 12 months.

Same clinician?

Returning to CSA gives express renewal access.

What if it expired months ago?

No penalty — start renewal anytime.

Cost to renew?

Renewals are discounted from new-client pricing.

Will my landlord know it is a renewal?

No — the letter looks identical to a first-time letter.

Renew Before You Lapse

Start your Colorado renewal in under 5 minutes.

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