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Felon Friendly Apartments in Davenport, IA

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Davenport? Explore apartment communities, houses, and other housing options. “Felon friendly” is a search term, not a verified designation. Confirm each property's screening rules; approval is never guaranteed.

Screening records in Davenport

Can someone with a felony record rent in Davenport?

Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask each housing provider about its current criteria and verify reported policy details directly. For questions about your rights, consider consulting a qualified local housing or legal resource. Approval is never guaranteed.

The City of Davenport publishes a courtesy housing-and-community-resource PDF listing five affordable-housing leads and ten senior-housing leads in Davenport. They are dated directory references, not city-operated apartments or verified open units.

Local housing information for Davenport

Local rental overview

The City's https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/File/Departments/CPED/OAH/2022%20OAH/Housing%20and%20Community%20Resources%20List.pdf lists five properties under “Affordable Housing | Located in Davenport” and ten under “Senior Housing | Located in Davenport.” It says the city is not associated with any listed property, provides the list for reference only and asks readers to contact each property about eligibility. Building names, street addresses and phone numbers below are transcribed from page 1; they are historical directory entries, not proof of current operation, affordability, age thresholds, vacancies or application acceptance. Four separate senior properties in Bettendorf are published under that city's page, not Davenport.

Criminal screening overview

The https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/File/Departments/CPED/OAH/2022%20OAH/Housing%20and%20Community%20Resources%20List.pdf does not provide any of the listed properties' criminal-history policies or confirm felony acceptance. Contact each operator for current written screening criteria before paying fees. Davenport's https://davenportiowa.com/government/departments/community_economic_development/housing_choice_voucher_office administers Housing Choice Vouchers, not the application or screening for every property in the courtesy directory. An applicant's voucher eligibility and a landlord's rental approval are separate decisions.

Application tips

The https://davenportiowa.com/government/departments/community_economic_development/housing_choice_voucher_office describes Housing Choice Vouchers as non-emergency rental assistance paid to landlords on behalf of eligible households. Its March 2, 2026 scam alert says the Davenport voucher waiting list is CLOSED and applications are NOT being accepted; the housing authority does not charge for a waiting-list application or promise faster placement for a fee, and announces openings on its website and in the Quad City Times. That is a voucher-program notice, not a vacancy or waitlist status for the 15 independently operated listings. The PDF refers renters to https://www.iowahousingsearch.org/, with live assistance at (877) 428-8844, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Central (hours printed in the dated PDF; confirm before calling).

Local housing resources

Official directory: https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/File/Departments/CPED/OAH/2022%20OAH/Housing%20and%20Community%20Resources%20List.pdf, first page. It includes 15 Davenport property names, residential addresses and PDF-era phone numbers; no rates, vacancies, bedroom counts, age minimums or screening rules. The City explicitly disclaims association, guaranteed accuracy and endorsement. The same first page names four Bettendorf senior housing properties and seven housing authorities in other jurisdictions; their administrative office addresses must not be portrayed as Davenport apartment addresses. The City's current https://davenportiowa.com/government/departments/community_economic_development/housing_choice_voucher_office confirms its voucher waiting list is closed as of its March 2, 2026 notice. Iowa rental search: https://www.iowahousingsearch.org/ or the PDF's (877) 428-8844 help line. The PDF's pages 2–7 reproduce a United Way of the Quad Cities “Community Resources at a Glance” flyer marked updated February 2019. The housing section names Freedom Homes, Humility Homes & Services, and authorities in nearby Illinois, and the shelter section names Humility Homes and Services, King's Harvest Ministries, Salvation Army of the Quad Cities, and Illinois-based Christian Care and Winnie's Place. The last page lists Iowa rent/utility assistance from Community Action of Eastern Iowa and Community Services of Scott County. These are dated referral leads, not rental buildings, active shelter capacity or verified current benefits. For current help, dial 211 or see https://www.unitedwayqc.org/; the City's https://davenportiowa.com/government/departments/community_economic_development/housing_choice_voucher_office currently links Humility Homes and Services (563-499-3081), Salvation Army Family Services (563-324-4808) and Scott County Community Services (563-326-8723). Ask each provider about eligibility and current services. The first page's “Local Housing Authorities” table also names seven out-of-town agency contacts, not apartment addresses: Cedar Rapids Housing Authority, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, (319) 286-5872; Housing Agency of Clinton, 215 6th Avenue South, Suite 33, Clinton, printed (563) 324-2011; Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority, 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, (563) 556-4166; Greater Metro Housing Authority of Rock Island County, 621 17th Avenue, East Moline, IL, (309) 755-4527; Iowa City Housing Authority, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, (319) 887-6065; Moline Housing Authority, 4141 11th Avenue A, Moline, IL, (309) 764-1819; and Muscatine Municipal Housing Agency, 215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine, (563) 264-1554. These are PDF-era contact claims, not verified current numbers or Davenport rentals. In particular, the Clinton number is also printed for the unrelated Edge Water on Third row, so confirm it independently before calling.

How we verify this information

Reported screening policies come from properties, management companies, and renter-submitted experiences, and each record shows when it was last verified. Policies can change at any time—always confirm directly with the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Can someone with a felony record rent an apartment in Davenport?

Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask the property about its current written criteria before applying, and consult a qualified local housing or legal resource if you have questions about your rights. Approval is never guaranteed.

Are there apartments in Davenport that don't run background checks?

Screening practices vary. Ask each housing provider directly whether it conducts background checks and what criteria it uses. Listings on this page show reported screening information and are labeled with their verification status; reported details should be confirmed with the property.

Should I disclose my record before applying in Davenport?

Consider asking the property about its screening process and application requirements before paying any fees or submitting an application. Requirements differ, so confirm details directly with the housing provider.

How current is the screening information for Davenport?

Where available, each record shows its verification status and the date it was last verified. Information may be reported or unverified and policies can change, so confirm details directly with the property before applying. If you spot outdated information, please let us know.

How can I improve my chances of approval in Davenport?

Review the property's stated application criteria and prepare the documents it requests. You can also ask whether it accepts references or other supporting information. Each property makes its own decisions, and approval is never guaranteed.

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This page is informational only and is not a rental application. Reported policies can change at any time and approval is never guaranteed. Contact the property directly to verify. Last updated October 7, 2026.

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