For residents
Rental requirements, published.
We want you to find a home. Knowing our criteria before you apply means no surprises and a clear path to approval.
Qualification criteria
What we look for.
Every adult applicant is evaluated on the following. Meeting these does not guarantee approval on every property — but the criteria are consistent across every applicant, every time.
Household income
3× monthly rent
Combined gross household income must be at least three times the monthly rent. Verifiable through recent pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements.
Employment
Verifiable
We verify current employment or income source directly. Self-employed applicants submit recent tax returns or bank statements covering the most recent three months.
Credit history
Reviewed
A credit check is run on every adult applicant. There is no strict minimum score; we look for a pattern of responsible financial behavior and no active collections from prior landlords.
Rental history
Positive
We contact prior landlords to verify payment history and lease compliance. A history of evictions or material lease violations may affect eligibility.
Identification
Government-issued
Every adult applicant provides a current government-issued photo ID. Copies are stored securely and retained per our privacy policy.
Application fee
Non-refundable
A non-refundable fee covers the cost of third-party screening (background, credit, and rental-history verification). The amount is disclosed at application.
Fair Housing
Same standard, every applicant, every time.
Golden Sky Management is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. We comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and all applicable state and local laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or any other protected class.
If you believe you’ve been treated unfairly, you can file a complaint with HUD at hud.gov/fairhousing.
Property-specific criteria (pet policy, voucher acceptance, occupancy limits) are set by the owner in compliance with Fair Housing. Each listing will indicate where specific rules apply.
FAQ
Applicant questions, answered.
We do not use a single cutoff score. We look at credit history in context — current accounts in good standing, any collections from prior landlords, recent bankruptcies, and overall payment pattern. A clean rental history can offset a weaker credit score.
Combined household income is summed across all listed occupants before applying the 3x rent standard. If only some applicants have verifiable income, we consider the total against the rent.
First-time renters are welcome. We may ask for a co-signer, an additional deposit, or alternate documentation (mortgage history, live-with-family reference) depending on the property.
A prior eviction judgment within the last five years, active collections from a previous landlord, or a criminal history that is individually assessed per the Fair Housing Act may result in denial. Decisions are always communicated in writing.
Voucher acceptance is set per property based on the owner’s participation status. Where a property accepts vouchers, the standard qualification criteria apply consistently.
Service animals and assistance animals are accommodated consistent with the Fair Housing Act, regardless of the property’s general pet policy. Documentation is reviewed per HUD guidance. No pet deposit or pet rent is charged for assistance animals.
Ready to apply?
Criteria clear. Forms online. Decisions in writing.