Current FirstKey application requirements describe a $55 non-refundable applicant fee, subject to exceptions.
FirstKey says the amount can depend on market, consumer-reporting score and state security-deposit law.
Current resident guidance says FirstKey-established utilities are generally managed by YES Energy Management, with notable state/market exceptions.
FirstKey states that a monthly convenience fee can apply when YES manages utilities; the exact rental-fee schedule should be checked for the home.
What to check on a FirstKey Homes bill
- Application fee and any market-specific exception
- Security-deposit amount and adverse-action notice if a higher deposit is required
- Utility management through YES Energy Management
- Monthly utility-management convenience fee where applicable
- Rental-insurance compliance and any non-compliance fee
- Move-in inspection and condition evidence
Specific FirstKey Homes billing guides
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For a FirstKey utility charge
- Identify whether FirstKey or the resident is responsible for establishing each utility in the home.
- Save the YES statement and compare its billing period with the FirstKey resident ledger.
- Separate actual utility cost from the utility-management convenience fee.
- Request invoice copies or a billing review when the underlying utility amount is unclear.
- Check the lease and the property-state utility rules before drawing a legal conclusion.
For a deposit or move-out issue
Use the exact state guide and the move-in inspection record. FirstKey’s company materials explain its process, but state law and the lease determine deadlines, permitted deductions and required documentation for a specific tenancy.
Official sources
Official applicant guidance describing the application fee, deposit timing and payment process.
FirstKey Homes · companySecurity Deposit ↗Official explanation of deposit variation by market, consumer-reporting score and state law.
FirstKey Homes · companyUtilities ↗Official resident guidance explaining YES Energy Management billing, chargeback timing, exceptions and utility-management fee treatment.