Apply for an Apartment

There is a non-refundable Application Fee of $50 per person. All occupants 18 years or older must fill out an application. Co-signers, if required, must also pay the $50 Application Fee.

Habitat Properties LP does not accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports (CRTSR).

Please fill out each application completely and accurately. When evaluating an application we consider all aspects of the information provided. Our criteria are applied consistently to all applicants in accordance with federal, state and local law. The below criteria are guidelines which may not encompass every individual situation. False statements or failure to disclose required information will result in denial of application. Lewd, vulgar, threatening or harassing conduct or language will not be tolerated during the application process and is grounds for terminating a meeting and denial of the application.

We are an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider. We comply with the Federal, State & Local Fair Housing Laws. We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

Income/Funds:

Must have a combined verifiable gross income of 3 times the rental amount. If monthly income does not meet our minimum requirement, applicant will be required to show savings in an amount equal to 12 times the shortfall. As per state law (BMC 6.11.020) if an applicant has a housing voucher, the voucher amount will be subtracted from the total rent before calculating the income requirement.

Applicant must provide proof of income and/or funds available to pay rent.

Rental History:

A record of Eviction/Unlawful Detainer may result in denial of the application. Negative rental history such as, but not limited to, late payments or lease violations may result in denial or may require an increased deposit. A minimum of one-year rental history is required from a landlord who is not a relative of the applicant. Less than a full year will require an increased deposit. Home ownership history is accepted in lieu of rental history.

Credit:

Outstanding debts owed to prior landlords, unsatisfied civil judgments, outstanding repossessions, open bankruptcies, poor credit history or lack of established credit history may result in denial or may require an increased deposit. If you have a security freeze on your credit, you will need to lift it in order for your application to be processed. Please check with a staff member for details.

Criminal:

Criminal records are evaluated on a case-by-case basis with community safety in mind.

No Drug, Burglary, or Theft Convictions in the last 7 years.

No Assault or Violent Crime Convictions in the last 10 years.

No Sexual Assault or Sex Offender Convictions EVER.

No Open Warrants.

Identification:

Must be able to present a government issued photo ID such as a driver's license, passport or state issued identification card. Otherwise must provide 2 forms of acceptable non-photo ID.

All of our apartments have Month-to-Month rental agreements. The security deposit for each unit is equal to one month's rent for that specific unit. If a resident vacates the unit prior to completing 12 full months of tenancy, an Early Termination Fee will be assessed. This fee is equal to 50% of the current monthly rent for the unit.

*Any fees, repairs, or cleaning above normal wear & tear will be deducted from the Refundable Deposit at move out.