Tower Grove Community Development Corporation

ARCH by HomeScreen (At-risk Renters’ Connection to Housing) revolutionizes tenant screening by connecting non-profits with landlords in the St. Louis metro area. Using advanced technology and unique screening criteria, we help individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness secure and maintain safe housing through Centralization, Screening, and Support.

Centralization

ARCH acts as a central housing database for non-profits, streamlining the search for available units. Landlords who share our mission list their criteria on the platform. Applicants submit one application, which can be used for multiple properties without extra fees.

Screening

Landlords use HomeScreen’s platform for credit, background, and eviction checks, with HomeScreen providing recommendations. Applicants are recommended if they meet criteria like no violent felonies in 10 years, no negative rental references in five years, and income at least 3x the rent.

Support

After approval, ARCH offers ongoing support to landlords, non-profits, and renters to ensure housing stability for at least a year. We promote an anti-eviction approach and provide mediation services as needed, aiming to make every tenancy successful and improve community landlord recruitment.