# Renting After a Drug Conviction in Texas | FFA | Felon Friendly Apartments

> A practical path after a drug conviction: how conviction age affects approval, sentence-completion proof, and what to prepare in Texas.

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# Renting After a Drug Conviction in Texas

A practical path after a drug conviction: how conviction age affects approval, sentence-completion proof, and what to prepare in Texas.

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A practical path after a drug conviction: how conviction age affects approval, sentence-completion proof, and what to prepare in Texas.

## What this guide covers

-   Conviction-age effects
-   Sentence-completion proof
-   What to prepare

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## Background

Give a practical path for this segment. (Renter wants a realistic path after a drug conviction.)

## What matters most

-   **Conviction-age effects.** Understanding this piece typically has the largest single effect on approval odds.
-   **Sentence-completion proof.** Two identical applicants can get different answers at different properties for this reason.
-   **What to prepare.** Preparation cuts down on repeated applications and burned fees.

## Honest expectations

We are direct with renters about what this record type does and does not open. Where a situation is a near-universal hard stop, we say so up front rather than collect an application fee. Where a property will genuinely review, we identify it so you spend your one application well.

## What to do next

1.  Pull your own screening report so you know what a landlord will see. See 
    
    how to check your own background before you apply
    
    [/guide/how-to-check-your-own-background-before-you-apply/ →](/guide/how-to-check-your-own-background-before-you-apply/)
    
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2.  Line up certified dispositions from the county clerk and any completion documentation.
3.  Have income verification ready — most Texas apartments want gross monthly income at 3x rent.
4.  Get a pre-screened shortlist before you apply blind.

## Related

-   Drug Offenses
    
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-   Which Apartments Review Drug Convictions
    
    [/guide/which-apartments-review-drug-convictions/ →](/guide/which-apartments-review-drug-convictions/)
    

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## Apartments That Accept Drug Offenses

We match renters with drug convictions to Texas apartments that weigh possession and distribution differently and review case-by-case.

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## Common Questions

Can I rent after a drug conviction in Texas?

Yes; many communities review. Age and completion strengthen your case.

What proof helps after a drug conviction?

Sentence-completion documents, income proof, and references.

Does time since the conviction help?

Yes; older records open more reviewing properties.

## Related Guides

### Possession vs. Distribution on Apartment Screening

How charge level shifts approval: the screening difference between a possession charge and a distribution charge, and how age interacts.

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[Possession vs. Distribution on Apartment Screening →](/guide/possession-vs-distribution-on-apartment-screening/)

### Which Apartments Review Drug Convictions

Which Texas property types review drug convictions vs. auto-decline: offense-type policies and individualized review patterns by tier.

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[Which Apartments Review Drug Convictions →](/guide/which-apartments-review-drug-convictions/)

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