Screening Criteria

We evaluate your application as a whole - not just one metric. A conditional score in one area doesn't mean you'll be declined. We look at the bigger picture, and in some cases, additional deposits or fees can bridge the gap. If you're unsure, reach out before applying and we'll talk through your situation.

Everyone is welcome to apply for residency at any of our properties, and all applicants are screened against the same criteria regardless of income source. Some programs provide a specific dollar amount - if yours does, feel free to include it as part of your household income on your application. A few things to know: most of our properties have not been accepted into housing voucher programs. Properties that have been approved for voucher participation will clearly indicate this in their listing description. Before applying, we recommend confirming with your housing authority that the specific property has been approved for participation - meeting our screening criteria does not guarantee voucher program compatibility or property approval through your housing authority. We follow our standard application process, fees, and lease terms for all applicants. We're unable to accommodate program-specific inspection procedures, training requirements, or modifications to our standard process. Application fees are non-refundable regardless of approval outcome or program eligibility.

Absolutely. Tax returns, 1099s, bank statements, and profit-and-loss statements all work. If your income varies month to month or comes from multiple sources, that's fine - we're looking at the overall picture, not just a single paystub. The key is that it's verifiable.

Most applications are decided within 2–3 business days. Connecting your bank account for income verification and giving your landlords a heads-up that we'll be calling are the two best ways to speed things up.

We review eviction history in context. If the eviction was several years ago and your rental history since then is strong, that's factored in. We'd rather understand your full story than make a decision based on one data point.

An outstanding balance owed to a previous property or landlord will result in a fail on the rental history portion of your screening. If you've recently paid off that balance, include documentation showing it's been resolved - our screening team will take that into account.

We allow up to one non-occupant lease signer per household. This person signs the lease and shares full responsibility for it alongside all other lease holders - even though they won't be living in the home. Both the applicant and the non-occupant lease signer will need to submit separate applications and go through the full screening process.