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Tenant Screening Fee Caps
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
How much landlords can charge for background, credit, or criminal-history screening, and whether portable reports are required.
50 States3 data columnsLast updated: May 2026
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| State | Maximum Fee | Disclosure Required | Portable Across Landlords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No cap | No | No |
| Alaska | No cap | No | No |
| Arizona | No cap | No | No |
| Arkansas | No cap | No | No |
| California | ~$59 | Yes | Portable allowed |
| Colorado | Actual cost | Yes | Portable allowed |
| Connecticut | No cap | Yes | No |
| Delaware | 10% monthly rent | Yes | No |
| Florida | No cap | No | No |
| Georgia | No cap | No | No |
| Hawaii | No cap | Yes | No |
| Idaho | No cap | No | No |
| Illinois | No cap | No | No |
| Indiana | No cap | No | No |
| Iowa | No cap | No | No |
| Kansas | No cap | No | No |
| Kentucky | No cap | No | No |
| Louisiana | No cap | No | No |
| Maine | Actual cost | Yes | No |
| Maryland | $25 (some cases) | Yes | No |
| Massachusetts | Actual cost | Yes | No |
| Michigan | No cap | No | No |
| Minnesota | No cap | Yes | No |
| Mississippi | No cap | No | No |
| Missouri | No cap | No | No |
| Montana | Actual cost | Yes | No |
| Nebraska | No cap | No | No |
| Nevada | No cap | Yes | Portable allowed |
| New Hampshire | No cap | Yes | No |
| New Jersey | Actual cost | Yes | No |
| New Mexico | No cap | No | No |
| New York | $20 | Yes | Portable allowed |
| North Carolina | No cap | No | No |
| North Dakota | No cap | No | No |
| Ohio | No cap | No | No |
| Oklahoma | No cap | No | No |
| Oregon | Actual cost | Yes | Portable allowed |
| Pennsylvania | No cap | No | No |
| Rhode Island | No cap | Yes | No |
| South Carolina | No cap | No | No |
| South Dakota | No cap | No | No |
| Tennessee | No cap | No | No |
| Texas | No cap | No | No |
| Utah | No cap | No | No |
| Vermont | Banned | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia | $50 | Yes | Portable allowed |
| Washington | Actual cost | Yes | Portable allowed |
| West Virginia | No cap | No | No |
| Wisconsin | $25 | Yes | No |
| Wyoming | No cap | No | No |
| District of Columbia | $50 | Yes | Portable allowed |
FCRA federal disclosure requirements apply on top of any state caps when a consumer reporting agency is used.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.