Thank you for your interest in renting a home with Hudson Homes. To make your application process as smooth as possible, we’ve provided the below checklist that contains all of the documents you’ll need to provide in order to submit your application.

Please have all of these documents ready to upload before you start your application. You will not be able to complete the application process until all required information has been uploaded.

1. Valid Government Issued Identification

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All applicants must provide a valid government issued photo ID and social security number upon submission of application. Expired documents will not be accepted.

• Government issued photo ID
  • Accepted photo ID documents: valid Driver’s License, State ID, Military ID, or any Government issued photo ID
  • We only accept COLOR scans or photos of original documents.
    
    

• Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Applicants without a SSN will need to perform a NOVA International Credit Screening and OTFC/Criminal Check and meet all other qualifications required. This additional screening is initiated and paid by the applicant.

Any falsification of the applicants' personal identifiable information (SSN, Name, DOB) will result in the automatic denial of the application or cancelation of move in. All deposits and fees paid will be non-refundable. The denial will apply to all applicants listed on the application and any future applications with Hudson Homes.

Hudson Homes uses a third party ID verification service. If you have trouble verifying your ID, please click here for more information.

2. Verifiable Proof of Income

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Acceptable income verification documents for employment income and other forms of income are included below. Applicants must provide verifiable proof of income. Failure to provide required income verification documents will result in cancelation of your application.

The gross monthly household income of all lease holder(s) will be considered jointly and must be more than or equal to THREE times the rental rate of the home.

Temporary Employment and Unemployment Income are not accepted as qualified forms of income.

• W2 Pay Stub
  • Pay stubs must be legible and include employer name, address and phone, applicant name, pay dates, YTD earnings and tax deductions. Pay stubs must demonstrate income of a minimum of the past 30 days from date of application.
  • You may provide one of the following:
    • Most recent pay stubs showing income from the past 30 days
    • Three most recent consecutive months of bank statements showing deposits direct from the employer, mobile, or branch deposits
      
      

• Letter of Employment
  • Offer letters and transfer letters must be on company letterhead, signed by employer, include the employer contact information, employee start date, hours, and income.
    • Offer Letter - start date must be within 30 days of application date
    • Transfer Letter - must be dated within 30 days of application date
      
      

• Self-Employed & Non-W2
  • You may provide one of the following:
    • Previous three months personal bank statements as evidence of sufficient monthly income.
    • Three most recent consecutive months of bank statements showing deposits direct from the employer, mobile, or branch deposits
  • If you have a business, you may be asked to provide the following:
    • Proof of business ownership
    • Articles or certificates of organization/incorporation
    • Bank statements including applicant name, bank name, and address
  • Joint bank statements are not acceptable unless all account holders are applying as leaseholders. Transfers between accounts, Tax Refunds, and Application Payment Services such as Cashapp, Venmo, or others, will not be considered nor calculated as income.
    
    

• Commission Only or Base Salary Plus
  • If your income is based on a job that is commission only or base salary plus commission, tips, bonus or cash, you may provide one of the following:
    • Most recent pay stubs covering a period of one month. YTD may be used when calculating this income.
    • Previous three months personal bank statements as evidence of sufficient monthly income.
      
      

• Other Sources of Income
  • Child Support - Must be court ordered. Provide payment statement from the relevant state Child Support Enforcement Agency and bank statements covering the most recent three months.
  • Alimony - Must be court ordered. Provide order from the relevant entity and bank statements covering the most recent three months.
  • Social Security Income and Disability Income - Provide current government issued Award Letter for the current year reflecting yourself, the applicant, as active recipient OR one month of current bank statements or payment statement from the Social Security Administration or Veterans Affairs.
  • Pension & Retirement Income - Provide current/relevant IRA and Investments statements valid within the last 30 days.
  • Military Housing Eligibility - Provide the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) document and most recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). Orders are required for any changes in BAH not reflected on the Leave and Earnings Statement.
  • Foster Child Payments - Provide formal letter from foster agency regarding foster income or relevant payment statement from the state Foster Care Agency.

3. Documents Required for Housing Assistance Applicants

Hudson Homes currently accepts Housing Vouchers / RTA where required by state law, verified by the required document.

• A Housing Choice Voucher

If you would like to confirm acceptance in your area, please call 877-565-4669 and follow the prompts to reach a leasing representative.

4. Documents Required for Pets and Service/Support Animals

• General Requirements for All Animals
  • A photo of your animal
  • Information about your animal's breed and size

In addition to the general requirements for all animals, service and emotional support animals require additional documents.

• Service Animals
  • Download and fill out the Hudson Homes Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
• Emotional Support Animals
  • Provide a doctor's letter dated within the past 12 months to support the necessity of the support animal.

For the more details, see our Pet Policy resource.