Resources
Renter Resources
Here you will find some of the most important resources you’ll need as a new renter in Denton, TX. We have put together a collection of forms and documents for you to download, frequently asked questions to browse, and important information for local service providers.
Downloadable Forms & Documents
Application Process
- Can I fill out an application online? – Yes, apply online by applying to a vacancy.
Guarantor
- Can I be my own guarantor? – No, you cannot be your own guarantor. A guarantor must be somebody other than you, such as a parent, who would be willing to help financially if you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to pay rent.
- When is a guarantor required? – A guarantor is required if you have a poor credit history or if your income is not consistant for 6 months. Having a guarantor is a way to protect us from tenants who do not pay their financial obligations.
- What paperwork is required with a guarantor? – Your guarantor should have proof of income, such as pay stubs for at least 6 months, which proves that the guarantor have the financial means to take over the rent if needed.
Rent & Billing
- When is the rent installment due? – Rent is due every month by the first of the month. There is a grace period that extends to the 3rd of the month if you experience any issues. Any payments made after the 3rd will result in a late fee.
- How can I make my rent payment? – We are paperless! You can pay your rent online here: Click Here
- How many occupants do you allow per bedroom? – We allow one person per bedroom due to parking limitations, with exceptions made for families.
Emergency Numbers
- Emergency – 911 Fire Department – Non-emergency – (940) 349-8200
- Police Department – Non-emergency – (940) 349-8181
Utility Information
- Water, Sewage, Trash City of Denton – (940) 349-8700 – www.cityofdenton.com
- Cable TV/ Computer Charter Communications – 1-888-GetCharter – www.charter.com
- Gas TXU Electric and Gas – 1-800-368-1398 – www.txu.com
- Electric Denton Municipal Electric – (940) 349-8700 – www.dmepower.com
- Frontier – 1-844-523-1949 – www.go.frontier.com
- US Postal Service – 1-800-275-8777 – www.usps.com
- Denton County Tax Office – (940) 349-3500 – www.taxweb.dentoncounty.com
Newspapers
- Dallas Morning News – (214) 977-8222 – www.dallasnews.com
- Denton Record Chronicle – (817) 335-4837 – www.dentonrc.com
- Denton Business Journal – www.lemonspublications.com
General Community Links
- Denton Chamber of Commerce – (940) 982-9693 – www.denton-chamber.org
- Discover Denton – www.discoverdenton.com
- Denton ISD – (940) 369-0000 – www.dentonisd.org
- Denton Public Libraries Automated Information – (940) 349-8752 – www.library.cityofdenton.com
- Parks and Recreation – (940) 349-PARK – www.cityofdenton.com/parks
- Drivers License Texas Dept. of Public Safety – (972) 221-8081 – www.txdps.state.tx.us
Need Financial or Emotional Help?
- CAReS (Client-Agency Referral System) – www.cares.auntbertha.com
- Jesus Calling – www.jesuscalling.com
- Churches in Denton – www.churches-in.com/texas/Denton