Second Chance Employment Opportunities:
These listings contain remote, statewide, and nationwide opportunities. Please keep in mind that listings for Arkansas that are posted by companies are first come first serve. We continuously update these listings any chance we get; they are vetted and input by hand. For use, it’s best to be on an iPad or desktop. There is a search feature at the top right hand corner (it may not be seen using a handheld device).
Second Chance Housing:
These listings include housing opportunities across Arkansas and may feature private landlords, programs, and organizations that consider non-traditional backgrounds. Availability for Arkansas properties can change quickly and may be offered on a first come, first serve basis. We update these listings whenever possible. All entries are reviewed and added manually. For the best browsing experience, we recommend using a desktop or iPad. A search feature is available in the top right corner, though it may not be visible on some handheld devices.
Private Housing & Realtor Directory:
This directory is provided as a housing navigation resource. This can help to assist you if you’re someone who is facing difficulties while securing housing due to credit challenges, rental history, or criminal background considerations. The realtors, brokerages, and property managers listed are NOT approval authorities. They serve as intermediaries who can help to connect renters with property owners, landlords, or available listings. Final approval decisions are made solely by the individual property owners, management companies, housing providers, or underwriting entities. All tenant screening and background evaluation, credit criteria, and eligibility determinations are handled on a CASE BY CASE basis by the housing provider. By being included in this directory, it does NOT indicate that a company or agent guarantees acceptance of any applicant profile, background type, or financial circumstance.
Real Estate Professionals can assist you by identifying available properties or private owner listings, explaining the typical application or screening processes, facilitating communication with property owners, and providing general housing market guidance. Keep in mind that no realtor, brokerage, or property manager has the capability to override the owner’s specific screening policies, legal restrictions, insurance requirements, or underwriting standards.
We encourage every single applicant to communicate openly with housing providers and verify all requirements directly with the property owner(s) or management company.
Housing Stability Navigator
Background Visibility Check
Before applying for housing, obtain your official Arkansas criminal history report. Screening systems rely on databases rather than self-disclosure.
Judicial Record Verification
Confirm case outcomes, dispositions, and dates directly through court records. Errors and incomplete entries are common.
Financial Screening Factors
Many housing denials originate from credit and rental history variables rather than criminal records alone.
Application Loss Prevention
Before paying any application fees, request clarification regarding criminal history restrictions and lookback periods.