Free rental application form template (Word)
An application for a rental home: the property and rent, any application fee, the applicant's contact details, current and previous landlords, employer and income, other occupants, pets, vehicles, references, consent to screening and a fair housing statement.
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What is in the rental application
- Property, rent and move-in date
- Optional application fee
- Applicant and contact details
- Current and optional previous address and landlord
- Employer, position and monthly income, plus other income
- Other occupants
- Pets and vehicles, with a note on assistance animals
- References
- Consent to verify and screen
- Fair housing statement and signature
Read the full template
This is the complete wording. [Labels] are filled in from your answers, and highlighted text only appears when it applies; hover over it to see when.
RENTAL APPLICATION
Property: [Property address]
Monthly rent: [Monthly rent]. Requested move-in date: [Move in date].
Landlord or manager: [Landlord name]
Application fee: [Application fee amount] for each adult applicant, to cover the cost of screening. It is charged only as far as the law allows, and a receipt will be given.There is no application fee.
1. Applicant
Full name: [Applicant name]
Phone: [Applicant phone] Email: [Applicant email]
Current address: [Current address]
Lived there since: [Lived there since]
Current landlord: [Current landlord name], [Current landlord phone]
Reason for moving: [Reason for moving]
Previous address: [Previous address], lived there [Previous dates lived]. Previous landlord: [Previous landlord name], [Previous landlord phone].
2. Employment and income
Employer: [Employer name]
Position: [Job title] Since: [Employment start]
Supervisor or HR contact: [Employer contact]
Gross monthly income: [Monthly income amount]
Other income: [Other income details]
3. Other occupants
The following people will also live at the property. Each adult will complete their own application.No one else will live at the property.
- [Occupant name]
4. Pets and vehicles
Pets: [Pet details]No pets.
Assistance animals are not pets and do not need to be listed here.
Vehicles: [Vehicle details]
5. References
Names and phone numbers of two people who are not relatives: [Reference details]
6. Authorization
I confirm that the information in this application is true and complete. I authorize the landlord and its screening company to verify it, including by contacting my employer and landlords and obtaining a consumer credit report and tenant screening report, as the law allows. I understand that false or missing information may be a reason to reject this application or to end a tenancy.
Landlord does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
____________________________ [Applicant name] Date: ______________
The questions you answer
Clausery turns the template into a short questionnaire. Optional parts only appear when they apply.
| Question | Type | Asked when |
|---|---|---|
| Property address | Long text | Always |
| Monthly rent | Money | Always |
| Move in date | Date | Always |
| Landlord name | Short text | Always |
| Charges application fee | Yes / no | Always |
| Application fee amount | Money | If “Charges application fee” is yes |
| Applicant name | Short text | Always |
| Applicant phone | Phone | Always |
| Applicant email | Always | |
| Current address | Long text | Always |
| Lived there since | Short text | Always |
| Current landlord name | Short text | Always |
| Current landlord phone | Phone | Always |
| Reason for moving | Long text | Always |
| Has previous address | Yes / no | Always |
| Previous address | Long text | If “Has previous address” is yes |
| Previous dates lived | Short text | If “Has previous address” is yes |
| Previous landlord name | Short text | If “Has previous address” is yes |
| Previous landlord phone | Phone | If “Has previous address” is yes |
| Employer name | Short text | Always |
| Job title | Short text | Always |
| Employment start | Date | Always |
| Employer contact | Short text | Always |
| Monthly income amount | Money | Always |
| Has other income | Yes / no | Always |
| Other income details | Long text | If “Has other income” is yes |
| Has other occupants | Yes / no | Always |
| Occupants For each item: Occupant name | Repeating group | If “Has other occupants” is yes |
| Has pets | Yes / no | Always |
| Pet details | Long text | If “Has pets” is yes |
| Has vehicles | Yes / no | Always |
| Vehicle details | Long text | If “Has vehicles” is yes |
| Reference details | Long text | Always |
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Questions
What can I ask on a rental application?
Identity, rental history, income and references are standard. Do not ask about race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or any other protected characteristic. Some states and cities also limit questions about criminal records, eviction records or immigration status, so check the rules where the property is.
Why is there no Social Security number field?
Screening companies usually collect it directly from the applicant when they run a credit check, so it does not need to sit in a document on your computer. If you do collect it, store it securely and delete it when you no longer need it.
How much can I charge for an application fee?
It depends on the state. Some cap the fee or limit it to the actual cost of screening, and some require a refund of any part not used. The fee paragraph is optional, and you can switch it off.
Is it really free?
Yes. The download is free, and filling it in with the Clausery app is free too, with unlimited documents. Library templates never count towards a plan limit, and no account or card is needed.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
No. Clausery runs entirely in your browser. Your answers and the finished document are created and stored on your own device.
Is this legal advice?
No. These are general samples. Laws differ between countries and states, so have the wording reviewed for your situation before you rely on it.
Guide: What to include in a residential lease agreement
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This template is a general sample and not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; have it reviewed before use.