Name: Deca Property Management
Address: 9630 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63123
Telephone: (314) 631-3306
Price range: $$

Rental Application Process

Deca properties are in high demand, and while a unit may be available when you apply, we cannot guarantee its availability. Applications are processed in the order they are received and, after screening, submitted to the Property Manager for final review. If there are multiple applications, the most qualified applicant will be offered the property first. The application fee is non-refundable if the property is rented by another applicant.

Application Guidelines

Eligibility: All individuals aged 18 years or older (or emancipated minors) who will reside at the property must complete an application, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Qualification: Each applicant must meet the rental criteria either individually if applying alone or jointly with all other applicants over 18. If an application includes multiple applicants and one does not meet the criteria due to negative rental history or criminal background, the entire application will be disqualified. The remaining applicants cannot modify the application to exclude the disqualified applicant.

Application Submission: Applications must be completed, signed, paid for and submitted electronically. Applicants who need assistance can schedule an appointment to complete the application at our office by calling (314) 631-3306.

Application Fee: A $60 non-refundable application fee must be paid before processing begins. This fee covers credit, criminal, eviction, identification, and income screenings, along with rental history verification.

Representation: By applying, the applicant acknowledges that Deca represents the owner of the property for which the application is being made.

Hold Fee: A hold fee cannot be submitted until the application is approved, and the applicant has personally viewed the property.

Falsification: Any falsification or omission of information on the application, including non-disclosure of legal name, criminal records or rental history, will result in automatic disqualification.

Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Guidelines

Housing Vouchers: If applying with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, the applicant can only apply for a property with the number of bedrooms listed on the voucher.

Accepted Properties: To confirm whether a Deca property accepts a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, click View Listing to review the property details.

Co-Signer Policy: Section 8 does not allow co-signers.

Rental Rate Agreement: For Section 8 applicants, Deca reserves the right to continue listing the property until the rental rate is agreed upon between the Housing Authority and the landlord.

Fair Market Rent: The Section 8 Housing Authority will not approve a rent that exceeds the established “Fair Market Rent” (FMR) for the area. Refer to HUD to view accepted rental rates by number of bedrooms and zip code.

Inspection: The Housing Authority inspection must be completed, and any identified violations must be approved by the property owner before the property can be held.

Required Documents

Photo Identification

Deca reserves the right to refuse any form of identification that does not meet these guidelines. Submission of fraudulent identification will result in application denial.

Accepted:

Driver's License

State ID

Military ID

Passport

A Visa or proof of legal residency or immigration status (I-94, I-20, DS-2019) may be required

Not Accepted:

Work ID

Student ID

Temporary ID

Expired or damaged ID

ID that has been tampered or deemed fraudulent

Income Verification

Deca reserves the right to refuse any form of documentation that does not meet these guidelines. Submission of fraudulent documentation will result in application denial.

Accepted:

Link Bank Account (within application)

Paystubs (past 2 months)

Bank Statements (past 3 months)

Tax Returns (past 2 years, if self-employed)

Employment Verification Letter (including start date, pay details, work hours, signed and dated by employer)

Not Accepted:

Screenshots

Income from unverifiable source (payments received via CashApp, Venmo, Apple Pay, etc.)

Self-created paystubs

Tampered or fraudulent documents

Assistance Documentation

Documents must be submitted in original PDF format.

Accepted:

Housing assistance vouchers

Student loans for housing costs

Award letters for disability, social security, and/or rental assistance

Proof of child support

Rental Application Fee:

$60 per adult (anyone 18 years or older, or emancipated minors)

Paid via credit or debit card at the end of the online application.

The application fee includes the cost of processing the application, credit reporting, identification screening, rental history verification and criminal, eviction and income reporting. If reports need to be rerun as a result of the applicant providing inaccurate information, the applicant will be responsible for additional fees.

The application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Failure to review the rental criteria and pet policy before applying will not result in a refund.

How to Apply

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Online

Apply online at Decapm.com.

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In-Person

Schedule an appointment to complete the online application at our office. (8930 Gravois Rd St. Louis, MO 63123). We are open Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

Application Process

PRE-QUALIFY

VIEW PROPERTY

Schedule a viewing online from our available properties page or call our office at 314.631.3306.

COMPLETE APPLICATION

Fill out the Application, attach all required documentation & submit payment online.

PROCESSING

Processing begins when an application is complete, all adults applying jointly have completed the application, and all necessary documents are submitted. The applicant will be contacted via email or text if any documents are missing. It is the applicant’s responsibility to respond and provide the requested information promptly to avoid delays. The application will undergo credit, criminal, eviction and identification screening, as well as rental history verification.

REVIEW

The Property Manager of the property will review the application after it has been fully screened to make a final determination.

DECISION

The Applicant will be contacted with the decision. An approved Applicant will have 24 hours to accept the offer and submit the hold fee. The property will be removed from the market and no further applications will be accepted only after the deposit requirement has been fulfilled.

TIMELINE

Steps 4 through 6 will be completed within 5 to 7 business days if all required information and documentation is provided. Failure to complete the identification screening, link bank information for income verification, or to provide information, such as landlord contact information, will result in a delayed application process.

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