Screening Criteria

Screening Criteria / Tenant Requirements
We reserve the right to update our screening criteria at any time

Income Requirements

Applicants should have a combined monthly after-tax income of at least 3.0 times the rent.
Example: For a $900/month unit, your after-tax monthly income should be at least $2,700.

Eligible income sources include:

• Wages or salary
• Social Security or disability benefits
• Child support or alimony
• Retirement accounts, annuities, trust income, etc.

Applicants Receiving Housing Assistance:

If you are receiving assistance from a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), Supportive Housing, or another verified rental subsidy program, you are not required to meet the full income requirement.

We will only evaluate your ability to pay your individual rent portion (if applicable) and utilities.

Employment History

• Current employment for at least 6 months
• If less than 6 months: Provide paystubs from your previous employer showing at least 6 months of work history
• Self-employed: Provide 2 months of bank statements and 2 years of tax returns
• Not currently employed? Provide proof of stable alternate income (e.g., SSI, SSDI, pension, etc.) for the past 6+ months

Prior Rental History

• A positive rental reference from your current and/or previous landlord is required
• If you're related to a former landlord or lack rental history, a co-signer may be required

Other Requirements

• Animals: No animals permitted unless previously approved in writing. Small pets (e.g., fish, reptiles, or caged animals) may be allowed on a case-by-case basis, please inquire
• Bankruptcies: No bankruptcies in the last 5 years
• Lease Term: All initial leases are for a minimum of 12 months
• Smoke-Free Environment: Smoking is prohibited in all units and shared areas. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, marijuana, and all vaping or electronic devices

Eviction History

We review eviction history with compassion and fairness. If you've faced challenges like job loss, family emergencies, or illness, please explain them in your application. All applications are reviewed individually.

• Evictions older than 6 years: Will be considered
• Evictions between 3–6 years ago: May be approved with an additional security deposit (typically 1.5x rent); a co-signer may be considered
• Evictions within the last 3 years: Applications will be reviewed more cautiously and may require a deposit of 2x rent with strong mitigating factors
• Current eviction proceedings: Applicants currently in court for eviction will be denied

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