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Free Kansas Rental Application Form - Fill Online, Sign & Download the PDF
Kansas caps security deposits on a sliding scale (one month's rent for an unfurnished home, more for furnished units and pets) but sets no limit on application fees. A 2026 state law also bars cities from requiring landlords to accept housing vouchers. Fill it out below with plain-English help on every field, then sign and download your completed PDF free.
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Kansas rental application rules to know
- •Kansas sets no statewide cap on rental application or screening fees, and a landlord is not required to refund the fee if you are denied, so ask up front what it covers.
- •Security deposits are capped by K.S.A. 58-2550: up to one month's rent for an unfurnished home, up to 1.5 months' rent for a furnished home, plus up to an extra one-half month's rent if you keep a pet.
- •A landlord must return your deposit within 30 days after the tenancy ends (or within 14 days after determining deductions, whichever is sooner) along with a written, itemized statement of any amounts kept (K.S.A. 58-2550).
- •If a landlord wrongfully withholds your deposit, you can recover the amount owed plus damages equal to 1.5 times the amount wrongfully withheld (K.S.A. 58-2550).
- •Source of income is not a protected class in Kansas, and a 2026 state law (SB 391) bars cities and counties from requiring landlords to accept Section 8 or other housing vouchers, voiding Lawrence's local voucher-protection ordinance.
- •The Kansas Act Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1016) adds ancestry to the seven federal protected classes, and many cities (including Lawrence, Wichita, Roeland Park, and Overland Park) also ban housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- •Kansas has no statewide fair-chance-in-housing law, so landlords may ask about and consider criminal history, though blanket criminal bans can still create Fair Housing Act disparate-impact liability.
- •A landlord must give reasonable notice and enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency (K.S.A. 58-2557).
Last reviewed 2026-07-15. General information, not legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas limit rental application fees?
No. Kansas has no statewide cap on application or screening fees, and the fee does not have to be refunded if you are turned down. It is reasonable to ask for a receipt and to confirm what the fee pays for before you apply.
How much can a Kansas landlord charge for a security deposit?
Under K.S.A. 58-2550 the limit is one month's rent for an unfurnished home and 1.5 months' rent for a furnished home. If you have a pet, the landlord may charge up to an additional one-half month's rent.
When do I get my security deposit back in Kansas?
A landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the tenancy ends, or within 14 days after determining deductions if that is sooner, with an itemized written statement. If the landlord wrongfully keeps it, you can recover the amount plus 1.5 times the wrongfully withheld sum.
Do Kansas landlords have to accept Section 8 vouchers?
No. Source of income is not protected under Kansas law. A 2026 state law (SB 391) now bars cities and counties, including Lawrence, from requiring landlords to accept housing vouchers.
Can a Kansas landlord ask about my criminal history?
Yes. Kansas has no law restricting criminal-history questions on rental applications. Landlords should apply their screening criteria consistently, because blanket criminal bans can still create Fair Housing Act disparate-impact liability.
How much notice must a landlord give before entering in Kansas?
Kansas law requires a landlord to give reasonable notice and to enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency (K.S.A. 58-2557). Your lease may spell out a specific notice period.
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