Rental Criteria for Residency – Not City of Portland
- TOUR REQUIRED PRIOR TO APPLICATION.
- Each occupant 18 years of age and older must complete a separate application.
- Verify that all occupants meet the screening criteria as outlined below.
- Applications will not be processed until every applicant has filled out, e-signed, and paid for their application.
- A minimum credit score of 600 is required; see Credit Criteria below for full tiered policy.
- There is a fee of $50.00 (USD) per applicant. The application is not complete or submitted until this fee is paid. If third-party employment verification services require a fee, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and providing the verification.
- Application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE even if you are denied tenancy.
- Applicants must complete identity verification using a physical government-issued ID during the application process.
- A valid social security number is required for each applicant.
1. Occupancy is based on the number of bedrooms in a unit. A bedroom is defined as a habitable room that is intended to be used primarily for sleeping purposes, contains at least 70 square feet, and is configured so as to take the need for a fire exit into account.
2. The general rule is two persons are allowed per bedroom. Owner/Agent may adopt a more liberal occupancy standard based on factors such as size and configuration of the unit, size and configuration of the bedrooms, and whether any occupants will be infants.
1. Any of the following items, or combination thereof, will be accepted to verify the name, date of birth and physical appearance of an applicant:
- A Social Security card or evidence of a Social Security number
- A certified copy of a record of live birth
- A permanent resident card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
- An immigrant or nonimmigrant visa
- An individual taxpayer identification number card issued by the Internal Revenue Service
- A passport, driver license or other government-issued identification, regardless of expiration date
- Any nongovernment identification or combination of identifications that would permit a reasonable verification of identity
2. Each applicant will be required to qualify individually or as per specific criteria areas.
3. Inaccurate, incomplete or falsified information will be grounds for denial of the application.
4. Any applicant currently using illegal drugs will be denied. If approved for tenancy and later illegal drug use is confirmed, termination shall result.
5. Any individual whose tenancy may constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of any individual, the premises, or the property of others, will be denied tenancy.
To ensure accuracy and protect both residents and property owners, DoorWise Property Management requires identity verification for all applicants age 18 and older.
All applicants must provide a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification and possess the physical ID at the time of application. Acceptable IDs include:
- Driver's License
- State Identification Card
- U.S. Passport
- Military ID
- Permanent Resident Card
Photographs, screenshots, photocopies, or digital images of an ID cannot be accepted in place of the physical ID and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
Additionally, applicants must successfully complete our third-party identity verification process before the application will be reviewed. Incomplete or unverifiable applications will not be processed.
1. Monthly income should be at least 2.5 times stated rent, and must be from a verifiable, legal source. If applicant's monthly income is between two and three times the stated rent, applicant will be required to pay an additional security deposit equal to one month's rent or provide acceptable co-signers. Income below two times the stated rent will result in denial.
2. Twelve months of verifiable employment will be required if used as a source of income. Less than 12 months verifiable employment will require an additional security deposit or acceptable co-signer.
3. Applicants using self-employment income will have their records verified through the state corporation commission, and will be required to submit records to verify their income, which records may include the previous year's tax returns.
1. Twelve months of verifiable contractual rental history from a current unrelated, third party landlord, or home ownership, is required. Less than twelve months verifiable rental history will require an additional security deposit or acceptable co-signer.
2. Three or more notices for nonpayment of rent within one year will result in denial of the application.
3. Three or more dishonored checks within one year will result in denial of the application.
4. Rental history reflecting any past due and unpaid balances to a landlord will result in denial of the application except for unpaid rent that accrued on or after April 1, 2020, and before March 1, 2022.
5. Rental history including three or more noise disturbances or any other material non-compliance with the rental agreement or rules within the past two years will result in denial.
Five years of eviction-free history is required except for general eviction judgments entered on claims that arose on or after April 1, 2020, and before March 1, 2022. Eviction actions that were dismissed or resulted in a judgment for the applicant will not be considered. If your eviction was related to a non-behavioral issue, you may provide supplemental evidence as instructed herein and that information will be considered.
1. The following tiered credit score policy applies to all adult applicants:
| Credit Score Range | Decision | Security Deposit Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 600 or above | Standard Approval | Standard deposit (equal to one month's rent) |
| 550–599 | Conditional Approval | Increased deposit (up to 1.5× one month's rent) |
| Below 550 | Denial | N/A — adverse action notice provided |
Conditional approval (550–599) is subject to all other screening criteria being satisfied and the increased deposit paid in full prior to move-in.
2. Applicants with no credit score will be given the opportunity to provide alternative documentation of financial reliability, which may include 12 months of verifiable on-time rental payment history, bank statements demonstrating consistent income and reserves, or utility and subscription payment history. A decision on no-score applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis and documented in the applicant file.
3. Ten or more unpaid collections (not related to medical expenses) will result in denial of the application.
4. Negative credit or adverse debt beyond the above thresholds may result in denial or require additional security deposits or acceptable co-signers.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcies filed within one (1) year of the application or current pending bankruptcies will result in a denial of the application. Any negative or adverse debt showing on a consumer credit report within the last two (2) years (not related to educational or medical expenses) that is reported following a bankruptcy, or multiple bankruptcy filings will result in denial of the application. Applicants with a current Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be approved if the bankruptcy is over 3 years old, in good standing, and no negative or adverse debts have been established since.
Upon receipt of the Rental Application and screening fee, Owner/Agent will conduct a search of public records to determine whether applicant or any proposed resident or occupant has a "Conviction" (which means: charges pending as of the date of the application; a conviction; a guilty plea; or no contest plea), for any of the following crimes as provided in ORS 90.303(3): drug-related crime; person crime; sex offense; crime involving financial fraud, including identity theft and forgery; or any other crime if the conduct for which applicant was convicted or is charged is of a nature that would adversely affect property of the landlord or a tenant or the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment of the premises of residents, the landlord or the landlord's agent. Owner/Agent will not consider a previous arrest that did not result in a Conviction or expunged records.
If applicant, or any proposed occupant, has a Conviction in their past which would disqualify them under these criminal conviction criteria, and desires to submit additional information to Owner/Agent along with the application so Owner/Agent can engage in an individualized assessment upon receipt of the results of the public records search and prior to a denial, applicant should do so. Otherwise, applicant may request the review process after denial as set forth below.
A single Conviction for any of the following, subject to the results of any review process, shall be grounds for denial:
a) Felonies or Misdemeanors involving: murder, manslaughter, arson, rape, kidnapping, child or other violent/predatory sex crimes or manufacturing or distribution of a controlled substance, or terrorism.
b) Felonies not listed above involving: drug-related crime; person crime; sex offense; crime involving financial fraud, including identity theft and forgery; or any other crime adversely affecting property of the landlord or a tenant or the health, safety or right of peaceful enjoyment of the premises, where the date of disposition has occurred in the last 7 years.
c) Misdemeanors not listed above involving: drug related crimes, person crimes, sex offenses, domestic violence, violation of a restraining order, stalking, weapons, criminal impersonation, possession of burglary tools, financial fraud crimes, where the date of disposition has occurred in the last 5 years.
d) Misdemeanors not listed above involving: theft, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, or other property crimes where the date of disposition has occurred in the last 3 years.
e) Conviction of any crime that requires lifetime registration as a sex offender, or for which applicant is currently registered as a sex offender, will result in denial.
Criminal Conviction Review Process. Owner/Agent will engage in an individualized assessment of the applicant's Convictions if applicant has satisfied all other criteria and has submitted supporting documentation. Supporting documentation may include:
- Letter from parole or probation office
- Letter from caseworker, therapist, or counselor
- Certifications of treatment or rehabilitation programs
- Letter from employer or teacher
- Certification of trainings completed
- Proof of employment
- Statement of the applicant
Owner/Agent will consider relevant individualized evidence of mitigating factors and notify applicant of the results within a reasonable time after receipt of all required information.
Owner/Agent will hold the unit for a reasonable time to complete the review unless, prior to receipt of applicant's written request, the unit was committed to another applicant.
DoorWise Property Management does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, familial status or source of income, as required by federal, state or local law.
Owner/Agent may refuse to process an application submitted by an applicant who has violated a rental agreement with the Owner/Agent three or more times during the 12-month period preceding the date of the application, provided the Owner/Agent can provide documentation of the violations.