Homes for rent in Amarillo, Texas

Rental Qualifications

To be considered for tenancy, applicants must meet all of the following:

1. Income

   • Monthly gross income must be at least 2.5× the rent (individually or combined).

   • Income must be verifiable with pay stubs, tax documents, or bank statements.

2. Credit

   • Minimum credit score of 600.

   • Limited derogatory marks (no more than 2 accounts in collections, excluding medical).

3. Rental History

   • No evictions within the past 5 years.

   • Favorable landlord references or proof of mortgage history.

4. Criminal History

   • Applicants must pass a criminal background check.

   • Charges involving violence, weapons, sex offenses, or drug manufacturing will result in denial.

   • All other criminal records reviewed case-by-case.

5. Application Requirements

   • Each adult (18+) must submit a complete application.

   • Valid government-issued photo ID required.

   • Incomplete or false information is grounds for denial.

6. Move-In Requirements

   • Full payment of first month’s rent, security deposit, and any applicable fees is due at lease signing.

   • Homes may be held with NON REFUNDABLE payment.

Automatic Disqualifiers

Applicants will be automatically denied for any of the following:

• Credit/resident score below 600

• More than 2 non-medical accounts in collections

• Active bankruptcy, foreclosure or pending eviction case

• Unpaid balance to a previous landlord

• Eviction within the last 5 years

• Incomplete, falsified, or unverifiable application

• Income below 2.5× rent or not verifiable

• Criminal conviction involving:

  • Assault or aggravated assault

  • Weapons charges

  • Sexual offenses

  • Drug manufacturing or distribution

• Registered sex offender status

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