BCNI Rental Application

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for applying for rental housing with Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. We are a not-for-profit 501(C)3 developer of affordable rental properties, homes for first time homebuyers, and grants for owner occupied property repairs. We are a HUD approved Housing Counseling agency and a property manager maintaining our own portfolio of rental properties in the City of Schenectady. Better Community Neighborhoods Inc (BCNI) was created in 2020 thru the merger of two long established Schenectady not-for-profits; the Community Land Trust of Schenectady, Inc. and Better Neighborhoods, Inc. who have been serving the City of Schenectady community for over 50 years.

BCNI’s mission is “To Build and support resilient neighborhoods where residents of all backgrounds can flourish.” The housing you are applying for has been funded by federal, state, and local funds provided to construct new rental housing to assist low-income families with decent, safe, and sanitary housing. To achieve this mission, we are required to review the income and assets of applicants and ensure that the family income is within federal guidelines for affordable housing.

The requirements for these BCNI rentals include a family size from two (2) to four (4) persons at the income levels below:

		Household Size	1	2	3	4
Income Limits	60% AMI	Low Income	$44,520	$50,880	$57,240	$63,600
Income Limits	80% AMI	Moderate Income	N/A	$67,850	$76,350	$84,800

There is one (1) mobility accessible unit where an exception can be made for a household of one (1).

Applications for a rental unit are accepted on a first completed, first served basis. Please review the checklist provided on your application for the documents that are required to complete the application and allow BCNI to determine eligibility of your application.

Completed applications will be date and time stamped upon receipt. The applications will be reviewed in the order they are received until all units are reserved. Additional applications will be placed on the BCNI waiting list and be contacted as future apartments become available.

If you have any questions on the application or the documentation required, the staff at BCNI is ready to assist you. Please call BCNI during regular business hours at 518.372.7616 or email at property@bcnihousing.org with any questions you may have.

Thank you.

Welcome to BCNI: This is your Rental Apartment Application.

The following items are included with your application:

1- Rental Application Check List
2- Rental Application (Signatures Required)- FILL OUT BELOW
3- Applicant Consumer Report Release (Signatures Required)
4- NYS HCR Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act
5- NYS HCR Know Your Rights: New York State Ant-discrimination Policy When Assessing Justice-Involved Applicants for State Funded Housing
6- A Summary of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Step 1 of 6

RENTAL/RESIDENTIAL HISTORY

**NOTE: All household members 18 years of age and over will be required to complete a supplemental application form and background check/credit report authorization.

Current Address

Complete Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State and Zip Code

Landlord Name(Required)

First and Last Name

Landlord Phone(Required)

Monthly Rent(Required)

From Date(Required)

To Date(Required)

Reason for Moving(Required)

Previous Address

Complete Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State and Zip Code

Landlord Name(Required)

First and Last Name

Landlord Phone(Required)

Monthly Rent(Required)

From Date(Required)

To Date(Required)

Reason for Moving(Required)

Head of Household/ Occupant (1) Employment History

Head of Household/ Occupant (1) Current Job

Employer Name(Required)

Employer Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State and Zip Code

Employer Phone(Required)

Occupation(Required)

Supervisor Name(Required)

First Last

Supervisor Phone(Required)

Gross Monthly Pay (Before Tax)(Required)

Annual Income (Before Tax)(Required)

Date Employed From(Required)

Date Employed To(Required)

Head of Household/ Occupant (1) Previous Job

Employer Name(Required)

Employer Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State and Zip Code

Employer Phone(Required)

Occupation(Required)

Supervisor Name(Required)

First Last

Supervisor Phone(Required)

Gross Monthly Pay (Before Tax)(Required)

Annual Income (Before Tax)(Required)

Date Employed From(Required)

Date Employed To(Required)

Co-Applicant/ Occupant (2) Employment History

Co-Applicant/ Occupant (2) Current Job

Employer Name(Required)

Employer Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State and Zip Code

Employer Phone(Required)

Occupation(Required)

Supervisor Name(Required)

First Last

Supervisor Phone(Required)

Gross Monthly Pay (Before Tax)(Required)

Annual Income (Before Tax)(Required)

Date Employed From(Required)

Date Employed To(Required)

Co-Applicant/ Occupant (2) Previous Job

Employer Name(Required)

Employer Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State and Zip Code

Employer Phone(Required)

Occupation(Required)

Supervisor Name(Required)

First Last

Supervisor Phone(Required)

Gross Monthly Pay (Before Tax)(Required)

Annual Income (Before Tax)(Required)

Date Employed From(Required)

Date Employed To(Required)

Authorization and Attestation

Your signature(s) below serves as written permission for Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. to obtain a credit report and criminal background check thru a reporting bureau it designates. The applicant(s) affirm(s) that all information in this application is true and complete. I(we) understand that any discrepancy or lack of information may result in the rejection of this application. As part of the application process BCNI will verify all information in relation to employment, income, and assets. All information received is confidential. This form may be reproduced, and a copy of this form shall be as effective a consent as the original. I(we) understand that this is an application for an apartment and does not constitute a rental or lease agreement and creates no obligation in whole or part on either party. Any questions regarding rejected application must be submitted in writing.

ALL ADULTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER MUST SIGN APPLICATION

Head of Household/ Occupant (1) Name(Required)

First Last

Date(Required)

Head of Household/ Occupant (1) Signature(Required)

Co-Applicant/ Occupant (2) Name

First Last

Date

Co-Applicant/ Occupant (2)Signature

Occupant (3) Name

First Last

Date

Occupant (3) Signature

Occupant (4) Name

First Last

Date

Occupant (4) Signature

Please upload all required documentation listed in the rental checklist that applies to you.(Required)

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BCNI Rental Application

Welcome to BCNI: This is your Rental Apartment Application.