Rental Criteria
The following is the resident qualification criteria of American Homes 4 Rent®, known in some states as AMH or AMH Living (“AMH”). It may be revised, modified, or updated from time to time by AMH at its sole discretion. All qualification criteria are subject to all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in place by any governmental authority or homeowner associations (HOAs) with jurisdiction over the home (“Applicable Law”). Applicants may be subject to more or less restrictive criteria as established by Applicable Law. These criteria do not constitute a guarantee by AMH that residents in our homes meet our qualification criteria. Residents may have occupied a home before these criteria went into effect and AMH’s ability to verify an applicant’s information is limited to the information provided by applicants and screening services used.
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Applications
- An application must be completed for each occupant 18 years of age or older, and all individuals deemed an adult under Applicable Law, regardless of age.
- A nonrefundable application fee, if applicable, must be paid by each applicant before an application will be processed.
- All applicants are required to present valid government-issued identification.
- An application does not constitute a lease agreement or offer to lease. No lease shall exist unless and until AMH and the applicant execute a lease agreement.
- Falsification of any information on an application will result in an applicant’s automatic denial.
Equal Housing
Landlord and Landlord’s agents are committed to providing equal housing opportunities to all Applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful source of income, or other protected class status under Applicable Law.
Website
Home details on Landlord’s website are offered for illustrative purposes only. Actual home details may vary. Applicant should verify all information before lease execution.
Occupancy Guidelines
The maximum occupancy is two (2) persons per bedroom, plus one additional person per home.
Age
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, unless deemed an adult under Applicable Law.
Credit
- A credit report will be completed on all applicants to verify creditworthiness, except as otherwise required by Applicable Law. Verified credit history will be entered into an application scoring model to determine rental eligibility. For each household, an average credit score among all financially responsible applicants will be used.
- If a credit score cannot be obtained, the applicant may be denied, or additional security deposit amounts may apply.
- Open bankruptcies will result in an automatic denial of the application.
- Some credit results may require further verification.
Income
- Applicants must have a combined gross household income of at least three (3) times the monthly rent. In Colorado, the combined gross household income must be at least two (2) times the monthly rent.
- If a household has more than three (3) applicants, AMH will use only the three (3) highest incomes in calculating the combined household income. In certain markets, AMH may use the four (4) highest incomes in calculating the combined household income.
- Automated income verification may be completed through a secure platform that directly connects to the applicant’s banking or payroll provider.
- In lieu of automated income verification, employed applicants will be asked to produce pay stubs for the past two (2) most recent consecutive months.
- Additional legal sources of verifiable income may be accepted. Examples include social security, child support, disability, retirement, bank statements, and any other legal, verifiable income. Applicants must provide three (3) consecutive months of bank statements if an additional source of income cannot be confirmed from its source.
- AMH accepts housing vouchers where required by Applicable Law for purposes of determining whether income requirements are met.
- Applicants who are self-employed or proprietors of businesses will be asked to provide their last two (2) years of IRS tax transcripts.
- Applicants starting a new job may be required to provide an offer letter on employer letterhead confirming start date and compensation terms.
- In instances where income requirements cannot be met, in certain markets AMH may accept prepaid rent or proof of available funds. Additional security deposit amounts may apply.
- Some income results may require further verification.
Guarantor
- Where sufficient income, credit, or rental history requirements cannot be met, AMH may accept a guarantor.
- A guarantor must submit an application and pay a nonrefundable application fee, if applicable.
- Only one guarantor is allowed per household.
- A guarantor is subject to the same qualification requirements as an applicant, but must have an income of four (4) times the monthly rent.
- A guarantor will be required to sign the lease. In community property states, a guarantor’s spouse will also be required to sign the lease.
Rental History
- Prior evictions may result in an automatic denial of the application.
- Applicants may be denied for any debt/judgment to any prior landlord that is outstanding, or that was discharged through bankruptcy.
Criminal History
- A criminal background check will be completed for each applicant.
- In evaluating an applicant’s criminal history, AMH will conduct an assessment of the risk to persons or property posed by an applicant that may consider: (1) the type of crime; (2) the severity of the crime; (3) the facts or circumstances surrounding the crime; (4) the length of time that has passed since the crime; (5) the age of the applicant at the time of the crime; and (6) evidence of rehabilitation efforts.
- Convictions for the manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance will result in an automatic denial of the application.
- AMH will not deny an applicant on the basis of arrests or pending criminal actions.
- Denied applicants may petition AMH for reconsideration by providing additional information to assist AMH in its review of criminal history.
OFAC
- An OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) search will be completed for each applicant. An application will be denied if any applicant appears on an OFAC list.
Pets
- No more than three (3) pets are allowed per home.
- Certain dog breeds are not permitted, including Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, Akitas, Wolf-hybrids, and any mix containing one of these breeds.
- Pet rent, fees, and/or deposits may be charged, where applicable.
- Livestock, poisonous, wild, or exotic animals are not permitted.
- Aquariums may be permitted, subject to a 20-gallon maximum.
- Assistance animals for persons with disabilities are not considered to be pets and are not subject to the above pet restrictions. Assistance animals require AMH’s advance written approval.
Vehicles
- No more than four (4) vehicles are permitted per home.
- Vehicles must be operational and have current registrations.
- Boats and trailers are not allowed without AMH’s prior written approval.
Renter’s Insurance
- In most states, AMH requires that residents obtain renter’s insurance for casualties such as fire, flood, water damage, theft, and general liability. Renter’s insurance should be a traditional HO4 policy and have a minimum of $100,000 of liability coverage, with AMH identified as an Additional Insured (or other appropriate designation as available).
- Rental insurance requirements are waived for residents participating in AMH’s Property Damage Liability Loss Waiver Program, where applicable, which residents are automatically enrolled in for a monthly fee unless they provide proof of compliant renter’s insurance.
Equal Housing
- AMH and its agents are committed to providing equal housing opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful source of income, or other protected class status under Applicable Law.
Website
Revised October 28, 2026- Home details on AMH’s website are offered for illustrative purposes only. Actual home details may vary. Applicants should verify all information before lease execution.
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