EBRHA Applications Online.
Screening safeguards built in.Screening safeguards built in.
Send the official EBRHA application as a shareable link, add screening when needed, and choose who pays. Pricing as low as $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 choose to view them
No credit card required. No subscriptions. No minimums.
Helping Bay Area housing providers screen applicants since 1988.
Applications and screening,
your way.
Start with the free EBRHA application or screen applicants when you’re ready. Use a reusable link, order for a specific applicant, or get instant credit access.
Reduce your risk.
Protect the rental.
Screen applicants with TenantAlert, then add LeaseGuarantee. Coverage can help with lost rent, property damage, and eviction-related costs.
Available with qualifying screening packages. You choose who pays.
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 for responsible screening.
TenantAlert helps EBRHA members manage applications, screening access, criminal-record viewing, audit history, and report notices in one workflow.
EBRHA application terms
The online application preserves EBRHA’s notices, authorizations, and required language.
Applicant consent
Application and screening-link paths collect applicant consent before reports are released.
Locked criminal results
Criminal search results stay hidden until you confirm you’re ready to view them.
Audit history
Criminal-result unlocks are time-stamped with the username for audit history.
Flexible screening packages
Exclusive EBRHA member pricing. The free EBRHA application is available when needed.
Instant Credit Access requires onsite inspection and underwriting.
Quick Credit Check
Basic
$20$9
- Credit Report + Score
- Identity Verification
Expanded Screening
Plus
$30$12.50
- Credit Report + Score
- Identity Verification
- Address History
- NSF Check Verifier
- Eviction History*
Full Screening
Premium
$35$20
Most complete screening Most complete screening
- Credit Report + Score
- Identity Verification
- Address History
- NSF Check Verifier
- Eviction History*
- Criminal Search*
- SSN Verifier
* Records vary by jurisdiction. Learn more
Income verification options
Employment Verification
$10
Confirm income and help flag fake or altered documents.
- Verifies current employment, dates, and income.
- Applicant links to payroll provider or uploads documents
IRS Income Verification
$15
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.
Enterprise screening for multifamily portfolios.
One master account for every property and user — with dashboard access, API workflows, and shared billing.
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
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
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 not displayed by default until you confirm you're ready to view them. In some jurisdictions, housing providers may need to review other screening criteria and make a preliminary decision before considering criminal history. Unlocking criminal search results 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 $10,000 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 $10 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 the free EBRHA Rental Application without ordering screening upfront. Review the completed application and uploaded documents, then decide whether to add screening.
A screening link is a reusable, property-specific link you can share by email, text, QR code, or in a rental listing. Applicants enter their information, provide consent, and pay for screening online. You can also include the free EBRHA Rental Application.
Yes. You can send the free EBRHA application link, review the completed application and uploaded documents, then decide whether to order screening.
Instant Credit Access lets approved accounts enter an applicant's details and access eligible credit reports and scores right away, without waiting for applicant confirmation. The free EBRHA Rental Application remains available separately when you want the applicant to complete an application.
Yes. When screening a specific applicant, you can choose whether you or the applicant pays. If you use a reusable screening link, screening is applicant-paid. You can also start with the free EBRHA application, review it first, then add screening and choose who pays.
You can create a reusable tenant-paid screening link or start screening for a specific applicant and choose who pays. Instant Credit Access is also available for approved accounts that want to enter applicant details themselves and access credit without waiting for an applicant response.
Instant Credit Access lets approved accounts enter an applicant’s details and access eligible credit reports and scores right away, without waiting for applicant confirmation. It requires a one-time onsite inspection for approval. The free EBRHA Rental Application remains available separately when you want the applicant to complete an application.
There is no monthly subscription or monthly minimum. Instant Credit Access requires approval and may require an onsite inspection fee.
Many screening results are returned quickly after the applicant completes the required steps. Credit requires applicant confirmation unless you have Instant Credit Access. With Instant Credit Access, approved users can access eligible credit reports and scores immediately without waiting for the applicant. Timing for other reports varies by court and data source, but most are returned within minutes.
Yes. Call TenantAlert at (866) 272-8400 for account setup, package questions, and screening workflow help.
Yes. Multifamily and larger accounts can add multiple users and role-based permissions. Volume pricing, invoicing, API access, and custom workflows are also available. Contact TenantAlert to discuss enterprise options.
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.