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Leasing with LGI Homes is Easy!

Your Path to Owning a Home Starts With Leasing

Discover Your Path to Homeownership

This program is designed to move future homeowners into an LGI home within the community, so you can start living the dream today. With homes available for lease at select communities, you can work towards meeting the requirements needed to purchase a home while living in the new construction neighborhood you already desire.

These new construction homes are professionally managed by LGI Living, an affiliated leasing company. So why should I lease? We believe owning is always a better option than renting, but we understand that sometimes it takes time. Participating in this program comes with great perks. View details about our lease to buy communities, get answers to frequently asked questions and learn why you should start leasing today.

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Flexibility

The lease agreement will be a minimum of 12 months. However, this program will give you the flexibility when it is time for you to make the next step on the path to homeownership. You have the flexibility to terminate the remainder of the lease without penalty when you close on your new LGI home.

Down Payment Assistance

Finding money for your down payment just got easier. This program will allow you to use the security deposit from your lease agreement towards the down payment of your new home.

Building Credit

During the term of the lease agreement, you will have the option to participate in "Rent Reporting," powered by Buildium. This program allows renters an easy, effective and affordable way to build their credit history by directly reporting on-time, monthly rent payment activity to three of the major credit bureaus.

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Lease to Buy with LGI

Working towards owning your own home? With our Lease to Buy option, available in select communities, you can lease a new construction home and buy when you are ready.

Lease a New Home

Looking for something temporary? We have what you need! Our new leasing program lets you lease a new construction home in select neighborhoods.

Explore Our Leasing Opportunities

With our new leasing program, you can lease a brand-new home in a family-friendly community. You will enjoy peace of mind knowing that your family has the space they need and are living in a new home with beautiful upgrades. Use the links below to explore all of our communities with leasing opportunities available and start living the lifestyle you have been searching for!

Am I Eligible to Lease? What Are The Rules?

Availability

Homes are available on a "first come, first serve" basis and will not be reserved for tenancy until the lease agreement is executed and the security deposit has been collected. The lease agreement must be executed within 3 days of applicant approval.

Application

Each person who is 18 years of age or older must complete a separate application. A non-refundable application fee of $75 will apply and must be paid by each Applicant. Applicants will be required to submit a valid government issued photo identification card during the application process.

Occupancy

The maximum occupancy should not exceed two (2) persons per bedroom.

Pets

Pets will be subject to visual inspection and veterinary records may be required. Poisonous, wild or exotic animals are not permitted. Additionally, residents will be required to sign a Pet Addendum, pay a monthly fee of $25 per pet and pay a $250 refundable pet deposit. Proof of Animal Liability insurance with a minimum of $100,000 in coverage is required.

Renter's Insurance

Residents will be required to obtain renter's insurance.

Income

The combined gross monthly income for Tenants should be at least three (3) times the monthly rent amount. In the event of more than two Tenants, only the income of the highest two earners will be used for this criteria. Proof of income is required and may require pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, 1099s or other verifiable documentation.

Credit

A credit report will be obtained on all Applicants to verify credit ratings. Our credit screening partner, On-Site, requires all Applicants to have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to produce a credit rate. The amount of Security Deposit required for a lease will be a function of the credit score of the tenants. Tenants with no credit history may be denied.

Rental History

Prior evictions may result in a denial of the application. Applicant may also be denied for any outstanding debt/judgement to a previous landlord.

Criminal History

Each Applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. We partner with On-Site Rental Report for criminal background screenings.