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Rental application criteria

Exactly what we screen for.

We apply these criteria consistently to every applicant on every property. Published publicly so you can self-assess before applying.

Last reviewed 2026-05-19

01

Credit

Minimum credit score: 600 for most properties. Some properties may have higher requirements set by the owner; this is disclosed in the listing.

Applicants with credit between 550–599 may qualify with additional security deposit or a qualified co-signer.

02

Income

Verifiable monthly income of at least 3x the monthly rent (combined household income, when applicable).

Acceptable proof: recent pay stubs (last 2 months), tax returns, offer letter for new employment, government benefit statements.

03

Rental history

Verifiable rental history for the past 2–3 years. We contact previous landlords directly.

First-time renters can qualify with proof of stable employment, a co-signer, or other supplemental documentation.

04

Eviction history

No evictions within the past 5 years. Evictions older than 5 years are evaluated case-by-case based on overall application strength.

05

Criminal background

Reviewed in accordance with HUD and Oklahoma fair housing guidance. We do not have a blanket criminal exclusion. Evaluation considers:

  • ·Nature of the offense
  • ·Time since the offense
  • ·Evidence of rehabilitation
  • ·Relevance to safe tenancy
06

Pets

Pet policy is set by the property owner and disclosed in the listing. Most HCO properties allow pets with:

  • ·Pet deposit and/or monthly pet rent
  • ·Breed and weight restrictions on some properties
  • ·Limit of 2 pets per property

Service animals and emotional support animals are not pets and are accommodated per ADA / fair housing law.

Fair Housing

We follow Fair Housing law — strictly.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other protected class. These criteria are applied consistently to every applicant for the same property. Full Fair Housing policy.

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