Application Process:

• Every adult (18+) must complete an application and pay the application fee.
• All applicants must qualify or a cosigner is needed.

Income Criteria:

• Combined income must be 3 times the rent amount. 
• Six months of consecutive employment.

The following are acceptable forms of income:

• W2 employment or self-employment.
• Section 8 assistance covering full rent.
• Alimony or court-ordered child support.  
• Social Security or Disability benefits.  
• Trust or pension funds.
• New employment: Acceptance of an offer on company letterhead, including start date and salary.
• If employment is less than 6 months, credit score must be 650+

Credit Evaluation:

• Minimum credit score of 600.
• No past-due utility bills in the last 12 months.
• Ability to transfer utilities into at least one applicant's name.
• No money judgments to previous landlords.
• Bankruptcies must be discharged and 3 years of good payment history.
• No more than two accounts in collections.
• Private landlord reference requires lease and ledger.
• Positive rental history needed if no credit score; deposit increases to 1.5x rent.

Background Check:

Disqualification for:

• Eviction in the last 10 years.
• Felony charges or convictions in the last 10 years.
• Registered sex offender.
• No more than two misdemeanors in the last 7 years.

Required Documents:

• Valid Identification (2 forms of ID)
• Valid Social Security Number or ITIN.
• Last 4 pay stubs.
• Latest tax returns (all pages).
• Copy of two most recent bank statements showing payroll deposits.
• For self-employed, provide 4 months of bank statements.

Deposit and Holding:

• Security deposit due within 24 hours of approval, paid with certified funds.
• For approved applicants, we will hold a unit for up to 7 days.

Cosigner Requirements:

• Credit score of 700 or higher.
• Income at least 4 times the monthly rent.

Pet Policy:

• For pet-friendly units, a non-refundable pet fee (1/2 month's rent plus $50/month) is due at signing.
• Dog must be under 40 pounds.
• Aggressive breeds such as, but not limited to, Staffordshire Terrier (Pit-Bull), German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, or any other such breeds are not allowed. This is an home owners insurance contingency and is not up to the property owner. 

Other Requirements:

• All units are non-smoking, inside and outside.
• Renters insurance is mandatory. Your current auto insurance is able to provide this policy.

Section 8 Vouchers and Other Assistance:

• All applicants must have a monthly income that is at least equal to the monthly rent amount.
• Applicants using Section 8 vouchers or other assistance must include their complete packet with their application and indicate on the application that they are using Section 8.
• Applications will not be considered complete without the necessary paperwork.

Holding Fees

• Approved applicants, including those using subsidy vouchers, may place a holding fee equal to one month's rent to reserve a unit only after the required inspections have been completed and approved.
• Once the inspection is accepted and the holding fee is paid, the application process will proceed as usual.
• Applicants will receive a "Pending Application and/or Approved Application" email with instructions to submit the holding fee within 48 hours.
• The holding fee reserves the property for up to 30 days.
• If the applicant does not move in within 30 days, the holding fee will be forfeited, the application canceled, and the property re-listed for rent.

Continued Marketing

• Properties without a paid holding fee will continue to be marketed to other qualified applicants.
• The property may be leased to subsequent approved applicants who complete the application and holding fee process sooner.