THE APPLICATION PROCESS
PHASE ONE
Application Screening Process
A complete application needs to be filled out accurately along with the necessary documents: Picture I.D. (must be 18 or older), Social Security Card and Verifiable Income along with an application processing fee ($45.00). AP2L will verify proof of income, rental history (tenant profile) and background check.
Application screening will take 1-2 weeks from date application is turned in. (The following reasons will result in the immediate denial of an applicant: Evictions (within the past 5 years) for willful non-payment of rent or destruction of property or falsifying information on the application).
Program Approval
The client is approved for the program services. Enrollment/Processing Fee is due before Move-in.
Low Income $350 Non low income $500
Client is given a list of all vendors who accept our program and a check list for property inspection of the unit they will choose. Clients may apply for more than one unit at a time. The application must be handed into our office.
Housing Placement
The owner will contact AP2L to acknowledge and approve the application of client. AP2L will notify the client and a holding deposit is needed from client to secure the unit. The client will have 2-3 weeks to pay full move-in. All fees, rents and deposits are accepted in our office.
Rental Assistance and Referrals for rental assistance are given to qualified applicants. Client will make appointment with AP2L to come in and sign Rental contract. Rent/ Deposit must be paid in full before moving- in. AP2L will go into a Master lease with the owner agreeing to all contractual responsibilities for the unit. At that time all moving costs will be paid in full. All rents vary in price and surcharges are included.
PHASE TWO
Mandatory Workshop Attendance
At AP2L, we’re here to support you on your path to stable housing. You’ll be notified about upcoming workshops, and attendance is required to ensure you get the most out of our services. These workshops are designed to help you maintain housing successfully.
In addition to the workshops, we offer One-on-One Credit Consultations to help you improve your credit. We’ll continue to work with you until you’re creditworthy. At your first workshop, we’ll provide you with a Budget Sheet and a Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities packet, which should be completed and returned during the workshop.
You will also receive a personalized Action Plan that’s tailored to help you establish or rebuild your credit based on your evaluation. This Action Plan will be your guide as you work toward financial independence. Credit consultations are just one of the many ways we help you on your journey to self-sufficiency.
AP2L will conduct periodic inspections of your unit to ensure proper maintenance and offer household management support. Additionally, please report any changes in your family size or income within five (5) days. Your Action Plan will also help you create a budget and save money, with the goal of ensuring timely rent payments to AP2L.
Please note, application screening takes 1-2 weeks from the date you submit your application. The following may result in immediate denial: evictions within the past five years due to non-payment or property damage or falsifying information on the application.
PHASE THREE
Program Review
Resident Review will be evaluated according to on time rent payments, maintenance care and workshop participation.
The Tenant Contract Renewal may take place after 1 year of full program completion.