What near me means when you have a record
Greater Houston covers a huge area, and a few miles on the map can mean a long drive at rush hour. Near me usually means near your work, near the people you rely on and near the routes you already drive, not just near the address you have now.
With a record, location is only half the search. The closest apartment does not help if its screening system denies you automatically. The right fit is a place in the part of town you need that will also review your situation.
Where Houston renters are searching
We hear from renters looking all over the area: the north side, Spring, Katy, Pasadena, southwest Houston and many neighborhoods in between. Tell your Counselor where you work and where your family is, and we will look at Partner Properties that fit your commute and your situation.
Our partner list changes over time, so we do not post a map of which properties consider records. A short conversation is the fastest way to find out what is available near you.
It helps to come with a short list of what matters most: the area you need to be in, how long a commute you can handle, how many bedrooms you need and when you want to move. Your Counselor uses that, along with your history, to narrow the search to Partner Properties that make sense for you instead of every listing in a twenty-mile radius.
What felon friendly apartments really means
"Felon friendly" is not an official category. It is how renters describe apartment communities that do not turn applicants away automatically because of a record. Most large properties screen every applicant, and many deny on any record. Others have a person review the application and weigh the full picture.
Some of our Partner Properties consider non-violent records case by case. We cannot promise any one of them will approve you, but we can point you to the ones where a review is possible, so you are not paying to apply at properties that would never say yes.
How Done Deal Cosign helps you find apartments for felons in Houston
We work with 96 Partner Properties, most in Greater Houston, and more than 10,000 people have been approved through us since 2014. A Counselor reviews your situation with you one-on-one, matches you with Partner Properties near where you need to live and backs your application with the property.
- Fill out the short form on this page or call 713-992-3000.
- Tell your Counselor where you need to live and what is on your record.
- Complete the qualifying forms so we can review your history.
- Get pre-approved, choose from our Partner Properties and sign your lease.
If you also have an eviction or broken lease
Our general guideline is two or fewer rental issues, such as an eviction, a broken lease or an unpaid landlord balance. If you are over that, call us anyway. Every situation is looked at individually.
What it costs
There are two fees: an Initial Fee and a Lease Assurance Fee. The amounts depend on your history and the Partner Property's rates, and a Counselor explains both before you commit. If you are not pre-approved within 7 days, the Initial Fee is refunded. Bilingual Counselors are available, and our office is at 4600 Hwy 6 N #102 in Houston.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find felon friendly apartments near me?
Call 713-992-3000 or fill out the form on this page. A Counselor will ask where you need to live and match you with Houston-area Partner Properties that review records case by case.
Are there apartments for felons in Houston?
Yes. Some of our Partner Properties across Greater Houston consider non-violent records case by case.
Do you have Partner Properties in my part of town?
Our Partner Properties are spread across Greater Houston, and the list changes over time. Tell your Counselor where you work and live, and we will look at what fits.
Do you post a list of felon friendly apartments?
No. Each property sets its own policy, and those change. A Counselor matches you based on your situation and location.
Can you promise I will be approved?
No. Each property makes its own decision. We match you where your application has a real chance and tell you honestly where you stand.
What does it cost?
An Initial Fee and a Lease Assurance Fee, based on your history and the Partner Property's rates. If you are not pre-approved within 7 days, the Initial Fee is refunded.