Click the Apply Now button on the listing page to create an account and complete our online application. We’ll review your information and contact you within 2 business days. Applications are processed in the order they are received.
Please be aware: There is a non-refundable application fee of up to $55 for each person over 18. Any roommate information will need to be submitted with the application.
You’ve found your home. Now select apply! When you select "Apply Now," you’ll be notified if the home you’ve chosen is Available or Coming Soon.
Available home:
The home is available for rent immediately! Once you’re approved, you’ll pay the security deposit, sign your lease, and move in within 14 days of your application date. Make sure to confirm your move-in details with your leasing agent.
Coming Soon home:
The home is still undergoing our update and inspection process and will be ready for move-in within 30-45 days. By applying, you can complete the application process and we will hold the home for a holding fee until it’s ready for move-in. Home availability dates are subject to change.
Before you start your application, you’ll be able to select your requested move-in date. The date is contingent upon your leasing team’s approval.
Create your application account.
Register to get started on your application.
Submit your application fee payment.
There is a non-refundable application fee of up to $55 for each person over 18 applying to lease a home with Invitation Homes. Any roommate information will be needed as part of the application.
Follow the onscreen steps to complete your application. The information you submit will be used to start processing your application, starting with income verification, credit and criminal background screenings. 💡Tip: You can verify income faster with Plaid.
We’ll let you know if any extra documentation is needed or if any submitted documentation needs verification. Stay in contact with us to make the next steps as fast and easy as possible.
Applications are processed in the order they are received. Submit your application as soon as possible before the house is leased by someone else.
We’ll contact you with application feedback or results within 2 (two) days and let you know if we need to verify the information you provided before issuing a full approval.
Please be prepared to upload supporting documentation if we ask for it.
Available home:
Upon approval, you will have 48 hours to pay your initial security deposit online, initiating your lease agreement process.
Coming Soon home:
Sign and submit your holding agreement and pay the non-refundable holding fee (depending upon market-specific requirements).
Both the holding agreement and the holding fee are required within 48 hours of application approval notification.
Your holding fee will be applied to your first month’s rent.
Home availability dates are subject to change.
Your application is valid for 30 days after submitting your application. But the home will be placed back on the market if we do not confirm income or identity information in that timeframe.
Available home:
Please sign your lease agreement within 48 hours of receiving it.
Coming Soon home:
Your leasing agent will confirm the day your home will be ready to move in and send you the lease. You’ll have the opportunity to tour your home and confirm your desire to lease the home.
We look forward to welcoming you as a resident!
Available home:
Your lease begins. Please remember that the lease start date must occur within 14 days of your initial application date.
Coming soon home:
Once your agent confirms your home is ready, this begins a 5-day plan to start your lease:
Within 2 business days: sign and submit your lease and pay your initial security deposit.
No later than 5 business days: Pay any remaining money due, and your lease begins. Please note that home availability dates are subject to change.
Beware of scams: All funds to lease with Invitation Homes are paid directly through our website, never through wire transfer or person-to-person payment apps like Zelle, PayPal or Cash App. Invitation Homes employees will never request your username and password.
Finding a home and applying is easy. You can find approved Invitation Homes listings and submit an application on our website. Make a profile to track your favorites.
It usually takes up to 2 days to process a leasing application. During that timeframe, you will receive emails to request any additional information that may be needed to complete your application. Please be prepared to upload supporting documentation immediately upon request to prevent your application’s cancellation. If your application is canceled because we do not receive supporting documents in a timely manner, the home will be placed back on the market.
There is a non-refundable up to $55 application fee (may vary by location) for each person over 18 applying to lease a home with Invitation Homes. Any roommate information will be needed as part of the application. Read more about our leasing fees.
Upon approval, you will have 48 calendar hours to take the next step toward your lease agreement. There are different options depending on whether you’re applying for an available or Coming Soon home. Read more about our application process.
If your application is denied, Invitation Homes will notify you by email. You will also receive communication from TransUnion with a link to more specific information regarding your screening results.
Yes, under some circumstances you may be eligible to transfer your application to another Invitation Homes house. You must have submitted all the required information, and you must have completed the screening process. Please reach out to your leasing professional for more details.
You can upload proof of income documents to your application in a couple of simple steps:
Download the required document from your financial institution or payroll provider’s website. We do not accept scanned pdfs, documents shared by printing to pdf or altered documents.
Upload the document.
We recommend completing your application for one of our homes online. However, if you need to discuss alternatives, please work with your leasing professional to find an option that works for you.
Yes, but you can only make changes to your application after submission by working with your leasing professional to submit a manual application via DocuSign. Please do not provide any personal information or sensitive documents via email. We highly recommend confirming all the information in your application is accurate and complete before submission. Making changes may lengthen the application approval process. Read more about the application process.
We require you to verify your identity because it helps us ensure the security and safety of our community. It's a way to make sure the people moving into or touring our homes are who they say they are, providing peace of mind for all residents.
Our identity verification system allows you to submit your information remotely. You'll need to take a photo of a US government-issued ID and a selfie to complete the process. We take your privacy seriously and store your information securely to protect your identity.
Please ensure you are entering your accurate and legal information, and that your photo upload is clear and within the frame on your phone. If you continue to experience issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Generally, the documents accepted include:
Driver’s License
Passport
Residency Permit Card
Temporary Visa
Other government-issued identification
A full list will vary by country. Please contact Plaid for more details on acceptable documentation.
Plaid is a secure technology platform that Invitation Homes uses to help eligible applicants verify income electronically during the application process.
Invitation Homes uses Plaid because it helps eligible applicants complete income verification faster and may reduce the need to gather and upload documents manually.
You should use Plaid because it is typically the fastest way to complete income verification when available. Many applicants can verify income in as little as 2 hours. Plaid also provides real-time updates on whether or not you’ve met the income requirements, so you don’t have to submit documents you may not need to.
No, if Plaid is not required. It is an income verification method that we recommend because it is typically the fastest option. Applicants can still complete the application process by providing supporting documents when needed.
Yes, when you use Plaid, your information is secure. Plaid uses secure technology and encryption to help verify income electronically.
For households with multiple applicants, income for each applicant may be reviewed during the qualification review. As each applicant completes the application process, the system evaluates how much qualifying income is still needed to meet the household income requirement.
Yes, income from multiple applicants may be combined and considered during the qualification review. Once the household income requirement has been met, additional income verification may not be required for other applicants.
If you don't meet the income requirement on your own, income from all applicants may be considered during the qualification review. If additional qualifying income is needed to meet the household income requirement, subsequent applicants may be asked to verify income as part of their application.
If you were asked to verify less income than another applicant, subsequent applicants may only be asked to verify the additional income needed to satisfy the household income requirement. For households with multiple applicants, income requirements may vary by applicant.
If you are being asked to provide income information after your co-applicant has already verified their income, additional income may be needed to meet the household income requirement. You may be asked to verify only the amount needed to satisfy the remaining requirement.
You weren't asked to verify all of your income because you may only be asked to verify the amount of income needed to satisfy the household income requirement. Once the requirement has been met, additional income verification may not be required.
No, you cannot connect both your bank account and payroll provider details to Plaid. You can change your mind and select a different option, but the results will override your previous selection. If you connect to a bank account and then select to go through Payroll, your bank account details will be removed from your profile.
You will know how much income you need to verify by reviewing the amount displayed on your application. If you are applying with multiple people, your verification amount may be based on the information already provided by other applicants in the household.
After you verify your income through Plaid or by uploading supporting documents, that information will remain valid for 30 days. During that period, if you choose to start a new application, you will not need to complete the income verification process again unless additional income needs to be submitted to meet qualification requirements. After 30 days, your income information will no longer be displayed in the application.
You may not be asked to verify your income if the household income requirement has already been met by 1 or more applicants. Additional applicants may not be required to provide income verification.
You are being asked to upload documents because you may need to provide additional supporting documentation to complete your income verification.
If Plaid doesn't show all your income, additional income information or supporting documentation may be provided.
No, using Plaid does not improve your chances of approval. All applicants are evaluated using the same qualification requirements. Plaid simply helps verify income faster.