Kansas City Home Rental Application

Application Qualifications

  • A credit score of 600 or above
  • Gross combined household income of 3x’s the monthly rental amount
  • Gross combined income from co-signers must be 5x’s the monthly rental amount
  • Verification of employment
  • 1 year of verifiable rental or residential history
  • We do not accept housing voucher programs
  • Bankruptcies and/or evictions must be paid off and 5 years past
  • Felony convictions within the last seven years may be grounds for denial
  • Any criminal record activity that could be deemed harmful or threatening to the current health and safety of an individual, the rental property, neighborhood, or property of others may be grounds for denial

How to Apply

Things to Know Before Applying

All rental applications must be submitted online. Applications will not be processed until the application is considered complete.

An application will not be considered complete until all persons who will reside in the premise above the age of 18 have:

  1. Submitted an application that is fully filled out and signed
  2. Paid the $50 application fee
  3. Signed the Summary of Rental Standards

Co-signers or guarantors must also submit an application and pay the $50 application fee.

Please note the following criteria may be subject to change at any time. A submitted application is not a guarantee of approval.

The Application Process

1. Gather the following to apply for occupancy.

  • Last 4 pay-stubs (We will not accept tax returns, except for those who are self-employed. However, we will accept an offer letter from a new employer.)
  • Drivers License and Social Security Number or
  • Previous Rental History Contact Information (phone number or email required)

2. Visit https://www.voepelproperties.com/apply-for-occupancy.

3. Next, find the property you would like to apply for and follow the prompts.

4. At the end of the application, you will be required to pay $50 per applicant.

  • Application fees are always non-refundable regardless of the circumstance.
  • Non-approved applications will be held on file for 90 days and can be transferred to a different property for free until approval is reached and a deposit is received.
  • Completed applications will be screened on a first-come, first-screened basis.
  • Applications must be completed within 24 business hours or they will be marked as denied.

5. Once an application has been approved, a security deposit and a $100 non-refundable administrative fee are required within 48 hours of approval or the application may be considered denied.

  • Deposits are equal to 1 month’s rent and must be brought to our office in the form of a cashier’s check or money order. We can not accept personal checks or cash.
  • A home is not removed from the market until an application has been approved and a deposit submitted.
  • Security deposits are fully refundable upon move out if the home is left with no cleaning charges, no damages, and no other balance owed.
  • Security deposits will be forfeited upon withdrawal of application or failure to sign a Lease Contract after approval.
  • Security deposit and administrative fee must be paid with separate payments

Fees to Expect for Move-in

Admin Fee

You will be charged a $100 admin fee on the date of move-in. This is not a refundable fee.

Pet Fees

We do not charge monthly pet rent, but we do charge an upfront fee for each pet living in the home.  There is a limit of 2 pets per household. Pets fees are not refundable.

  • Dogs larger than 40lbs = $300/animal
  • Dogs smaller than 40lbs = $200/animal
  • Cats = $150/animal

Animals used as service or support animals to assist the disabled are permitted to reside in the house with the resident(s). Legal documentation to verify this need shall be requested and must be provided.

Fair Housing Policy

It is and has always been the policy of Voepel Property Management not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, political ideology, marital status, parental status, disability, ancestry, or national origin. Voepel Property Management conducts all business in accordance with Federal Fair Housing Law, as well as local and state laws. 

If you have any questions, contact us today at 816-405-4845.