Online EBRHA Applications.
Screening and protection built in.

Send an official EBRHA application link and collect ID/income docs free.
Order screening when ready — from $20, or $9 with Instant Credit Access.

  • EBRHA notices and authorizations included
  • Built to support FCRA-compliant screening
  • Income verification and fraud checks available
  • Criminal search results locked until you confirm

No credit card required. No subscriptions. No minimums.

Helping Bay Area housing providers screen applicants since 1988.

Three ways to start

Start with the application.
Add screening when it fits.

Send the free EBRHA application, send an ApplyNow screening link, or enter applicant details yourself after Instant Credit Access approval.

Housing provider walking applicants through next steps
LeaseGuarantee Coverage

Reduce your risk.
Protect the rental.

Screen applicants with TenantAlert, then add LeaseGuarantee if available. Coverage can help with lost rent, property damage, and eviction-related costs.

Available with qualifying screening packages. You choose who pays.

Up to $60,000

for 12-month coverage

  • Lost rent
  • Property damage
  • Eviction-related costs

Availability, pricing, and coverage amount depend on screening results and program eligibility.

Built-in safeguards

Built-in safeguards for responsible screening.

TenantAlert helps EBRHA members manage applications, screening access, criminal-record viewing, audit history, and report notices in one workflow.

Screening packages & pricing

Choose who pays and add the free EBRHA rental application to any screening order.

Soft credit pull · Free denial letter included

Pricing:

Instant Credit Access requires onsite inspection and underwriting.

Quick credit check

Basic

$20/ report

  • Credit report
  • Score
  • Identity verified

Expanded screening

Plus

$30/ report

  • Credit, Score, & ID Verified& Identity Verified
  • Telecheck
  • Previous address history
  • Eviction & Housing Records*
  • LeaseGuarantee Analyzer
BEST VALUE

Full screening

Premium

$35/ report

Full screening for only $5 more than Plus

  • Credit, Score, & ID Verified& Identity Verified
  • Telecheck
  • Previous address history
  • Eviction & Housing Records*
  • LeaseGuarantee Analyzer
  • Expanded Criminal Search*
  • SSN verifier

Instantly searches 3,100+ criminal, sex offender, watchlist, OFAC, and federal sources across 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories. Results are locked until you confirm you are ready to view them. Learn more

* Records vary by jurisdiction. Criminal search results are hidden until you confirm you’re ready to view them. Learn more

Income verification options

Order separately or with a screening package.

Employment + Income Verification

$12

per applicant

Confirm income and help flag fake or altered documents.

  • Payroll, bank, or uploaded income documents
  • Applicant chooses one secure method

IRS Income Verification

$15

per applicant

Verify prior income using IRS tax record data.

  • Tax transcripts, W-2s, and 1099s
  • Applicant authorizes access via ID.me

Includes one year of IRS records. Additional years: $4/year.

Multifamily, enterprise & API

Enterprise screening for multifamily portfolios.

One master account for every property and user — with dashboard access, API workflows, and shared billing.

Multifamily & enterprise

Multifamily master account

Manage every property and user under one master account, with volume pricing, invoicing, and dedicated support.

  • Unlimited properties and locations
  • Multi-user access with roles
  • Volume pricing tiers
  • Monthly invoicing and net terms
  • Audit logs and report exports
  • Dedicated account manager
Developer API

API + webhooks

Connect screening to your PMS, leasing site, or custom workflow with JSON or XML.

  • Screening order API
  • Webhook status updates
  • Scoped API keys
  • SSO where available
  • Shared billing and audit trail
POST /v1/screenings
"applicant": "[email protected]",
"package": "credit_criminal_eviction"
→ 201 Created · scr_8f3a92
Talk to TenantAlert

Need both? Master accounts and API workflows can share billing and audit history.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The EBRHA Rental Application is provided for EBRHA members and powered by TenantAlert's online application workflow. Applicants complete it online, upload documents, and submit it back to you.

The online application is built from EBRHA's official application language, including association-provided terms, notices, disclosures, and authorizations. TenantAlert helps preserve that application workflow online, but housing providers remain responsible for final decisions and legal compliance.

Criminal search results are hidden by default. To see whether any results are available, you must confirm you are ready to view them and agree to the viewing terms. Unlock activity is time-stamped with the username for audit history and recordkeeping.

LeaseGuarantee is optional lease-level coverage that may be available after screening. If the applicant qualifies, you can choose up to $60,000 in 12-month coverage for lost rent, damages, and eviction-related costs, and decide whether you pay or the applicant pays.

Yes. Employment + Income Verification is available as a $12 optional add-on. The applicant can verify through a payroll connection, bank account connection, or uploaded income documents. Uploaded documents are checked for authenticity and fraud indicators.

Yes. You can send a free EBRHA application link without ordering screening upfront.

ApplyNow is TenantAlert's shareable screening link. You can send it directly, email it, or post it in a rental listing. It is property-specific, usually applicant-paid, and can include the free EBRHA application when selected.

Yes. You can send the free EBRHA application link, review the completed application and uploaded documents, then decide whether to order screening.

Not always. Instant Screening is for Instant Credit Access users who enter applicant details directly. The EBRHA application can still be used separately when you want the applicant to complete the application first.

Yes. With the ApplyNow screening link, the applicant can enter their information, give consent, and pay the screening fee directly.

Yes. TenantAlert supports you-paid and applicant-paid screening paths. With Instant Credit Access, you may also collect your own application fee if needed.

Instant Credit Access lets approved accounts order reports without sending an ApplyNow screening link. After approval, you can enter applicant details yourself, access eligible reports instantly, and use the lowest EBRHA pricing.

No. Most EBRHA members can start with the free EBRHA application or an ApplyNow screening link. Instant Credit Access is best if you screen often, want the lowest EBRHA pricing, need faster direct ordering, or want to collect your own application fee. Approval requires account review, required documentation, and an onsite inspection. An onsite inspection fee applies. TenantAlert can walk you through the requirements before you decide.

Credit, criminal, eviction, and more are returned instantly after the applicant completes the screening request. With Instant Credit Access there's no waiting on tenant cooperation, you'll receive reports immediately at checkout. Some reports may vary depending on available court or data sources.

Yes. Call TenantAlert at (866) 272-8400 for account setup, package questions, and screening workflow help.

Yes. Multifamily and larger accounts can immediately create multiple users and role-based permissions. For volume pricing, invoicing, and API/custom workflow contact us.

There is no monthly subscription or monthly minimum. Instant Credit Access requires approval and may require an onsite inspection fee.

Send the application.
Screen when ready.

Create your free EBRHA tenant screening account today.
No subscription. No monthly minimum.