8607 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97216

4BR/2BA • 1,813 sq ft • Fireplace • Basement • Fenced Yard • Garden — $3,295/mo

Spacious and charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-story home in the heart of... Montavilla, walking distance to Mt Tabor Park. This well-maintained home features original woodworking, great natural light, radiant oil heat, and a cozy living room fireplace.

The bright kitchen includes a built-in breakfast nook. A large, clean basement offers excellent storage, hobby space, and on-site laundry.

Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced backyard that includes garden beds, a mature fig tree, and roses. In spring, tulips bloom beautifully in the front yard, adding great curb appeal.

Lease Terms:

Rent: $3,295/month

Security Deposit: $3,295

Pets allowed with additional pet deposit

Utilities: Not included

Minimum lease term: 1 year

Available: December 3rd

-- Renter's Insurance Required --
* Up to 2 dogs allowed with additional deposit
** Note: This home is not ADA compliant
*** As per City of Portland law, the open application period for this home begins 72 hours after this ad is published. Any application submitted before that day and time will be considered received 80 hours after this ad is published.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Screening Criteria (Portland, OR — PCC 30.01.086 Compliant)

This property follows Portland’s mandatory screening and application regulations (PCC 30.01.086). All applicants are screened using the criteria below.

1. Financial Responsibility Requirements
Income Requirement (per Portland law):
Applicant must have a gross monthly income of 2× the monthly rent (for this unit’s rent level).
Rent is $3,295 so the income requirement is $6,590/month.
All legal forms of income will be counted (employment, benefits, assistance, grants, etc.).

If income is below the minimum:
Applicant may still qualify with a guarantor or additional security deposit (as allowed by law).

2. Guarantor / Co-Signer Requirements

If used, a guarantor must show:
Minimum gross monthly income of 3× the monthly rent.
Ability to pass credit and identity checks.

3. Credit Screening
Evaluation includes overall credit history, payment patterns, and outstanding debts.
A low or no credit score does not automatically disqualify an applicant—supplemental evidence may be submitted.
Bankruptcy older than 1 year is not automatically disqualifying.

4. Rental & Housing History

We may review:
Past rental history
Eviction history (within the limits of Portland law)
Prior references
Unpaid housing debt, repeated lease violations, or verified disturbances may affect approval.

5. Criminal Background Screening

Portland’s Fair Access in Renting (FAIR) ordinance limits the use of criminal history.
Only non-protected criminal history may be considered.
Applicants may submit supplemental evidence before a final decision.

6. Identity Verification

Acceptable forms include:
Government-issued ID
Passport or consular ID
Alternative combinations allowed under Portland code (for applicants without traditional ID)

7. Application Requirements

Each adult (18+) must submit:
Completed rental application
Income documentation (pay stubs, award letters, bank statements, etc.)
Photo ID or acceptable alternative
Screening fee (if applicable under the current local regulations)

8. Notice of Conditional Approval or Denial

If the application is conditionally approved or denied:
A written notice will be provided stating the specific reasons.
Applicants may provide supplemental evidence for reconsideration within the allowed timeframe.

9. Portland “Supplemental Evidence”

Applicants are encouraged to submit additional written information if they believe it will help offset negative screening items. Examples:
Letters of explanation
Proof of on-time rent payments
Employment verification
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