Rental Application

Please complete every section. Use one application per adult applicant.

Property

Property address and unit
Monthly rent (USD)
Date received (landlord use)

Applicant

Full legal name
Email
Phone

Move-in and occupants

Desired move-in date
Total number of people who will live in the home
Names of other adults who will live in the home

Current residence

Current address
How long have you lived there?
Current monthly rent (USD)
Current landlord or property manager
Current landlord phone
Reason for moving

Employment and income

Employer
Position or title
Time with this employer
Gross monthly income (USD)
Other income you would like considered

References

Reference name
Reference phone
Relationship to you

Emergency contact

Emergency contact name
Emergency contact phone
Relationship to you

Pets

Will any pets live in the home?
Yes ☐    No ☐
Pet type, breed, and weight

Vehicles

Vehicles (make, model, and plate)

Anything else

Anything else you would like the landlord to know

Certification and signature

☐ I certify that the information in this application is true and complete. I authorize the landlord to contact the references and landlords listed above.

Applicant signature
Date

Assistance animals are not pets and do not need to be listed as pets. Landlords: ask every applicant the same questions, and do not ask about race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by your state or local law. This template is not legal advice.

Free template from zenantapp.com/tools/rental-application

How to use this rental application

  1. Print a copy for each adult who will live in the home, or save it as a PDF and email it.
  2. Fill in the property address and monthly rent before you hand it out, so every applicant sees the same terms.
  3. Collect completed forms the same way from everyone, and review them with the same criteria.
  4. Keep completed applications somewhere private. They hold personal and financial details.

Paper or online?

Paper works for an open house or an applicant who prefers it. Online is faster to collect and easier to compare: with the free rental application builder you choose the sections, add your own questions, and share a link. Applicants fill it in on their phone without an account, and every response arrives in one inbox.

Questions

How do I save the rental application as a PDF?
Select "Print or save as PDF", then choose "Save as PDF" as the printer in the print dialog. The page prints only the form, without the menus or this text.
Is the printable rental application free?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like. No account is needed.
Can I change the questions?
The printable version is a fixed, general form. To pick sections and add your own questions, use the free rental application builder, where applicants fill in the form online and their answers arrive in one inbox.
Does this form work in every state?
It is a general template, not legal advice. Rules on application fees, what you may ask, and how quickly you must respond vary by state and city, so check your local rules before you use it.