Thank you for your interest in PEP Housing. Our apartments are designed for seniors 62 years of age or older. Please click this link for PEP Housing's Eligibility Criteria & Current Rents. After reviewing this document, if you think you may be eligible, the following steps are necessary to become a resident at one of PEP Housing's properties.

 1.  Application/Initial Determination of Eligibility:

The application process requires you to submit detailed information about your household income, assets, and composition. Read all documents carefully and fill them out accurately and completely. Inaccurate or incomplete information may delay processing. Do not leave blank lines. If requested information is not applicable, enter 'N/A'. A $35.00 application processing fee is required for all but the HUD 202 properties. You must complete and return the following items within 14 days:

• Application — Complete entire application, do not leave any areas blank, use ‘N/A’ where necessary. Click one of the following links to download the appropriate application form.
• Standard Application
• Application for Disabled Persons
• Special Unit Requirement(s) —  This questionnaire is administered to every applicant to determine whether a family needs special features in their housing unit. Click here to download the Special Unite Requirement(s) Questionnaire.
• Third Party Verifications Forms — Complete the top portion only of the verification forms and return them to our office. We will be verifying all Savings, Checking, Money Market, CD and investment accounts. Click the following links to download the required verification forms.
• Verification of Pension Benefits
• Savings/Checking Account Verification
• Certificate of Deposit Verification
• Interest & Dividend Verification
• Verification of Annuity Benefits
• Social Security Benefit Letter — Please send a current copy of your Social Security benefit letter.  If your letter is more than 4 months old, please request a new one by calling Social Security at (800) 772-1213 or your local office at (707) 544-4302 located at Building A, 2099 Range Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
• Landlord Reference(s) — Complete the top portion only of the landlord reference. If you have lived at your current residence for less than 5 years you must complete a landlord reference for both current and previous landlords.  If you are the owner of your primary residence please note it on the application. A current fair market value appraisal of any property owned must be included with your completed application. Click here to download the Landlord Reference form.
• Previous Year Tax Returns — if you filed taxes, please provide us with a copy.
• Race and Ethnic Data Reporting Form required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

A $35.00 non-refundable processing fee is required for each household member. Please call 707-762-2336 ext. 106 to make an appointment to bring in your application. When all third party verifications are completed, the Manager of Property & Compliance must approve your application. Adverse credit reports will disqualify your application. If a review of your application indicates that you are eligible, you will be placed on the waiting list and a letter will be mailed to confirm this. If it is determined that you are not eligible, you will be sent a letter indicating the reason.

2.    Assignment to the Waiting List:

The waiting list is maintained in the order in which we receive the applications. However, preferences for certain households may exist at individual properties. For example, if the unit is handicapped accessible, a household with the need for such a unit may be given priority, regardless of their place on the waiting list. If your name is currently at the top of the waiting list, the application packet should be returned within 14 days or your name will be removed from the list. Your completed application does not guarantee residency at one of our properties.

It is your responsibly to advise us if you change your mailing address or telephone number. The waiting list will be updated annually. Notices will be sent to everyone currently on the waiting list to determine if they wish to remain on the list. If you do not respond within the time allowed, your name will be removed.

When a unit becomes available, up to five households are typically selected from the waiting list to begin processing. Generally, whichever household has their information in first will be given priority. Prospective residents on the waiting list my turn down an offer for an available unit and will be placed at the bottom of the current list. If they decline second time, they will be informed that their application will be removed from the current list and placed in the inactive file. If you are on the waiting list, you will be contacted when an appropriate unit is available.

3.    Credit, Criminal, and Background Check:

A credit check will be processed on each adult household member at this time to determine your ability and willingness to pay your obligations.  Time is of the essence.  Typically, three to five applications are processed simultaneously for each unit that becomes available. It is important that you respond to requests for information accurately and in a timely manner.

4.    Verification:

Depending on the verifications returned to us, we may request additional information; especially if the information on your application differs from the verification. To prevent delay, please be sure you have answered all questions accurately and completely. Qualifying as an eligible household does not give you any lease or rental rights. You wil be offered a unit only when you have received an offer letter from PEP Housing and have been presented with a written lease.

5.    Approval/Lease:

Your completed application and information is carefully reviewed by our management and compliance team. If your application passes our screening criteria and a unit is available for your household, you may be approved and offered a lease. The terms of your lease will be explained to you along with the community rules. At that time you may sign the lease. Once the lease is signed you will be required to pay the appropriate amounts for a deposit and rent prior to receiving the keys to your unit. Your resident manager will then conduct a move-in unit inspection with you.

PEP Housing residents are permitted to have one common household pet. Weight may not exceed 25 lbs.* A deposit of $250.00 is required and a pet agreement must be signed.  Proof of license and vaccination is required. * Assistance/Guide Dogs are exempt.

6.    Move in:

Once the lease is signed and you have received the keys, it is time to move in. Parking spaces are not assigned and are available on a first come first served basis.

Please Note:

We do Business in Accordance with
Federal Fair Housing Law
(The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)