## Step-by-Step Pet Registration Process Registering your pet involves a straightforward online process. Following these steps ensures your application is processed without delay: 1. **Access the Screening Portal:** FirstKey Homes uses a dedicated link to redirect applicants and residents to the PetScreening platform. You can obtain this link directly from your leasing agent or through the resident portal. 2. **Select the Appropriate Profile:** You will be prompted to choose from three profile options: "Household Pet" for standard pets, "Assistance Animal" for service or emotional support animals, or "No Pet" if you do not own any animals. 3. **Enter Pet Details:** Provide comprehensive information about your pet. This includes their name, breed, age, weight, and gender. You must also disclose behavioral history, such as whether the pet has formal training or a history of aggression. 4. **Upload Required Documents:** You must upload recent photos of your pet and official veterinary records. These records must confirm that your pet is up to date on all required vaccinations, particularly the rabies vaccine. 5. **Submit and Pay the Fee:** For standard household pets, a screening fee is required to complete the profile. Once payment is processed, the profile is submitted for review. ## Assistance Animals and Accommodations
FirstKey Homes complies with the Fair Housing Act regarding assistance animals, which include service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs). If you are registering an assistance animal, you must still complete the registration process through the online portal. When creating an assistance animal profile, you will select the designated option to submit your accommodation request. You will need to provide supporting documentation from a licensed healthcare professional confirming the need for the animal. There is no charge to submit or renew an assistance animal profile, and these animals are exempt from standard pet fees, monthly pet rent, and breed or weight restrictions. ## Pet Fees, Rent, and the Fido Score For standard pets, the cost of keeping an animal in a FirstKey Homes property consists of a one-time, non-refundable pet fee paid at move-in, followed by monthly pet rent.
The exact cost of these fees is determined by the "Fido Score" generated by the screening platform. This score ranges from one to five paws and is calculated based on the pet's age, breed, weight, vaccination status, and behavioral history. Pets with a higher score (representing lower risk) typically qualify for lower monthly pet rent and reduced upfront fees. ## Maintaining Compliance During Your Tenancy Registering your pet is not a one-time event; you must maintain compliance throughout your lease term. Residents are responsible for keeping their pet's vaccinations current and updating their profiles if any information changes. If you plan to acquire a new pet after moving in, you must register the animal and obtain written approval from FirstKey Homes before bringing the pet onto the property. Failure to register a pet or keeping unauthorized animals on the premises constitutes a lease violation and may result in fines or legal action.
