Leasing Fees Guide
Application fee
Up to $55 per person for all adults over 18.
Holding a home
Some of our homes are not ready to lease, but you can pay a small fee to hold it!
Security deposit
At least one month’s rent will hold the home for you until move-in and may be returned at move-out.
Admin and ongoing fees
Read below about admin fees at move in and other fees you may see during your lease.
Read the list of items below to help you understand the applicable fees and other aspects of leasing with Invitation Homes. Charges may vary by location. Please check with your local office or leasing agent to confirm.
Application and signing fees
Moving is never easy, but we want to help you avoid any surprises. Please familiarize yourself with the following one-time expenses: application fee, security deposit, holding fee, admin and move-in fees. Details below.
Application fee
There is a non-refundable up to $55 application fee (may vary by location) for each person over 18 applying to rent a home with Invitation Homes. This fee covers the cost of background checks, time spent reviewing the application, and any other expenses involved with the application process. It is non-refundable because expenses occur regardless of an application’s outcome.
Security deposit
Asecuritydepositofat leastone month’s rent(may varyin accordance with your screening results*)will be due within two business daysof receiving application approval from Invitation Homesfor rent ready homes, or within two business days of availability of the home for pre-leased homes.
Thesecurity depositallows us to hold the home for you until move-in and may be returned (in whole or in part) at move-out.
Yoursecuritydepositacts as insurance for us to coveranyunpaid rent and/ordamages, wear and tear excepted. As part of our Pro-Care service, we will conduct move-in and move-out visitsforfeedback on how to best maximizeyoursecuritydepositreturnupon move-out.For a list of standard practices, check outourSecurityDepositGuide.
*There are three screening results: approval, approval with extradeposit, or denial. If your screening result is an approval with extradeposit,an additional one-half month’s rent will be due at least 2 business days prior to your lease start date.
Holding fee
For all “coming soon” homes, a $500 holding fee must be paid within 48 hours of receiving application approval from Invitation Homes, along with signing a holding agreement. All $500 of this fee will be applied to your first month’s rent. If you break your holding agreement, this fee is non-refundable (except in California).
Admin & move-in fees
Dependingon the date your lease begins, you mayneed topay prorated rentand amenitiesfor the time remaining in the month.
Ifyour lease startson or after the 20thof the month, the next month’s rent will need to be paidin fullat least2 business days prior to your lease start date.An administrative account set up fee of up to $55 in most locations is also paid with move-in funds.Fees vary in Arizona ($300), Nevada ($100), and California ($0).
Lease Easy
In addition to your monthly rent, we require a subscription to the following services which are designed to make your lifestyle as worry-free as possible. Fees and service availability may vary by location, so be sure to ask.
Smart Home
Your Invitation Home comes equipped with the latest Smart Home technology for a $30 monthly fee (may vary by location) or $40 for homes with a video doorbell. Fees and service availability may vary by location. You’ll have access to remote lock and thermostat control, along with many other smart technology integrations and add-ons.
Learn more:Smart Home
Air filter delivery
Enjoy the convenience of receiving the right air filters, right when youneed them for a $9.95 monthly charge, on homes with an HVAC system. Fees may vary by location. When it automatically arrives at your doorstep, it’s time to replace your filter, making it easy to fulfill your home maintenance responsibilities as a resident.
Learn more:Air filter delivery
Utility management
Autility management and billing companymaymanage water, sewer and trash on your behalffor $9.95.May not be available in all locations.Additionalcharges will vary from month to monthbased on usage.
Learnmore:Utility services
Pet & pool fees
Your furry family members are welcome at Invitation Homes. And when it comes to relaxation, nothing beats a dip in a crystal-clear pool. But if you have a pet or pool, you will have recurring monthly fees. Please read this info.
Pet rent & fee
We know your pets are part of the family, too.
Up to 3 cats and dogs are welcome with a $325 initial fee per pet (or deposit, depending on local laws). Fee/deposit may vary by location.
Up to $40 additional monthly pet rent for each pet as permitted by applicable law.
Pet fees and/or deposits and pet rent will be charged for dogs and cats only. Other animal types are welcome without a fee or pet rent, subject to Invitation Homes’ animal restrictions.
Learn more:Pet-friendly homes
Pool service
Your Invitation Home may have a pool for your enjoyment. If so, there is a $120 monthly maintenance fee.
Learn more:Pool maintenance
Homeowners Association and municipal fees
If your home is part of a Homeowner’s Association, there are violation fees when certain rules and regulations are not followed.
Violation fee(s)
We want to make you aware of our violation process to help you avoid unnecessary fees, as processing these notices carries an administrative cost.
We will be charging a $35 “HOA Admin Fee” for any HOA or municipal violation notice we receive for your home, in accordance with your lease agreement.
First violation notice - $35 “HOA Admin Fee” from Invitation Homes added to your account ledger.
A fee from an HOA or municipality may be applied to your account ledger if the issue is not resolved by the compliance date.
An additional $35 “HOA Admin Fee” will be added to your account ledger for each notice received from an HOA or municipality.
Please familiarize yourself with the expectations and restrictions that were provided as part of your lease agreement. Residents are responsible for any fines and or charges from HOAs or municipalities. Please contact your property management team if you have any questions.
For a more detailed list of potential HOA rules, please read through ourResident Responsibilities page.
Late fees
Remember: Your rent will always be due on the first of the month, unless otherwise noted in your lease. Invitation Homes offers easy online payment options to help you avoid late fee penalties.
Late fees
Rent paymentsaredue on thefirstof each monthand late fees for your home are outlined in your lease.
As a courtesy, there is a grace period ofthree daysbefore late fees are added to your account.The number of late fees added to your account depends on how many days late rent payment is received.
For more information,visitourMakingpayments page.
Internet package
High-speed internet and media streaming capabilities (where available)
Internet Package
If your home is located within the service area where our internet package is required, you pay just $85 per month for a broad collection of services. The package comes with high-speed internet, more than 200 TV channels and on-demand streaming services, including ESPN+ and Disney+, a great value. This monthly fee will be required in your lease. Learn more .
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