1. Share the link
Create a link for the property and send it directly to interested applicants.
Simple Screening Fees
Applicant-paid tenant screening
Porcher lets rental applicants pay the flat $50 tenant screening fee when they apply through a property-specific application link. The fee covers available credit, criminal, eviction, and identity screening. A landlord can choose manual screening and pay the fee instead when appropriate.
Applicant-Paid Flow
How payment works with an application link
2. Applicant applies
The applicant enters their rental information and authorizes screening.
3. Applicant pays
The applicant pays the $50 fee and completes the screening provider's identity steps.
Learn how to create and share a rental application link.
What the Fee Covers
One report across four screening areas
Credit
Credit report and score details when available.
Criminal
Available criminal background results.
Eviction
Available eviction history results.
Identity
Government ID and live selfie verification.
Who Pays
Application link vs. manual screening
| Screening path | Who starts | Who pays | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application link | Applicant opens the shared link | Applicant normally pays $50 | You want applicants to complete and pay for their own screening |
| Manual screening | Landlord starts the invitation | Landlord can pay $50 | You already have a specific prospective tenant in mind |
FAQ
Applicant-paid screening questions
Can an applicant pay for their own tenant screening?
Yes. When a landlord shares a Porcher application link, the applicant normally pays the flat $50 screening fee while completing the application.
What does the $50 tenant screening fee cover?
The $50 screening fee covers available credit report and score information, criminal background results, eviction history, and identity verification for one applicant.
Can the landlord pay the screening fee instead?
Yes. A landlord can use manual screening when they already have a prospective tenant in mind and pay the $50 fee while starting the invitation.
Does paying the screening fee guarantee approval?
No. Paying for screening does not guarantee approval or determine the rental decision. The landlord reviews the application and report and remains responsible for applying lawful, consistent rental criteria.
Let applicants complete and pay for screening
Create a free landlord account and share an application link for your property.