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Resident Selection & Housing Eligibility

BCLT strives to make living in our apartments a positive experience for renters. Residents must apply in advance for BCLT apartments and applications are given priority based on the order of receipt in our office of the complete application. To ensure that BCLT housing maintains the highest possible standards, resident selection and household eligibility criteria must be met by all residents. Many factors are considered when reviewing applications.

BCLT requires and considers certain household information for persons applying for our rental housing.

  1. Household Income Guidelines – BCLT rental housing is available to low and moderate-income households, with market-rate apartments now available for a wider range of incomes.
  2. Affordability based on household income – Incomes must be sufficient to meet rent obligations.
  3. Household Size - The number of persons in the household must meet local housing standards.
  4. Security Deposits - Security deposits are required.
  5. Credit Reports - Applicants must have an overall satisfactory credit report.
  6. Landlord references - Verifiable, positive references from prior landlords.
  7. Criminal history - No convictions for crimes of violence or the sale of illegal substances.
  8. Pets - Pets are not allowed in BCLT properties, unless medically necessary.

Tenant Selection Policy

The complete tenant selection policy explains all the factors and criteria BCLT considers when reviewing applications.

View our complete tenant selection policy [note: this page will open in a new window]

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