To apply for a property managed by Sweet Home Realty, please first read the following guidelines. An application link (Apply Now) is located at the bottom of this page.

Applications are NOT taken on a first come first serve basis. If multiple applications are submitted for the same property, Sweet Home Realty and/or the owner reserves the right to accept the application that best meets the criteria set below and any other factors that may be taken into consideration when processing the application (ex. Length of time of lease, Move-In Date, etc.).

HOW TO GET APPROVED:

1. Sweet Home Realty requires that all applications must be fully completed, dated and signed electronically.
2. Reliable documentation and telephone numbers of all income sources must be provided; income must be a minimum of 3 times the rental amount for all applicants and/or co-applicants.
   1. If employed, you will need one of the following: Your most current pay stub(s) or last year’s W2.
   2. For military members, we requires your latest LES and a copy of your orders.
   3. If self-employed, you need to furnish the last two year’s tax returns, including your 1099 and a statement of current year’s income.
   4. Other income, such as retirement, disability, social security or others must have reliable documentation.
3. Photo ID is required
4. Family size must be in compliance with the available unit per HUD guidelines: Two persons per bedroom (Example: 4 bedroom home would allow for 8 individuals to occupy the property.

Applicants will be denied occupancy for the following reasons:

1. 1. The minimum acceptable credit score is 620.
   2. Falsification of application.
   3. Incomplete application.
   4. Applicant has had tax liens in the last 24 months.
   5. Applicant has filed bankruptcy or defaulted on mortgage in last 24 months.
   6. Applicant has had outstanding debt to previous landlord(s) in the last 24 months as reported by the Credit Bureau.
   7. Applicant has been evicted from previous residence in the past 5 years.
   8. Applicant has had electrical and gas/water utility debt in the last 24 months.
   9. Applicant has had legal items in the last 24 months.
   10. Applicant receives a negative rent verification from previous landlord(s).
   11. Applicant has serious misdemeanor or felony records matched in the last 10 years.
   12. Applicant has matches in the sex offender database.
   13. Applicant has name with DOB matches in the sex offender database.
   14. There are other names associated with the applicants social security number.
   15. Poor personal references.
   16. Poor rental history profile after verification from previous landlord.
       1. Slow or non-payment of refund.
       2. A history of violence to persons or property.
       3. A history of poor or unsanitary housekeeping.
       4. A history of drug related activity by any household member.
   17. History of unruly or destructive behavior by resident or resident’s household.
   18. Applicant has failed a social security number fraud analysis.