ENCORE LAKESIDE Fees and Other Charges
Welcome! We’re
excited you’re interested in making our community your home!
Below is a list of potential fees & charges that current or future
residents can expect during their initial lease term.
Additional details, including rental criteria that may affect fees,
are outlined in the Resident Qualification Acknowledgement
(RQA). Please contact our office with any questions before
applying. We’re happy to help!
Rental Rates: Rental rates can change daily. Rent quotes are system-generated for specific apartments & lease dates and are valid for two (2) business days. Rent quotes are not leases, do not guarantee availability, and may change if the quote expires or if apartment/date selections change.
There is
no charge for residents without pets or approved assistance
animals. See RQA or office for more details. Reasonable
accommodation requests should be submitted through the third-party
pet screening vendor for review by their legal team to ensure it
meets the FHAct guidelines.
This information does not modify the application or lease. Additional situational fees may apply as described in the application or lease, such as Homebody Rent Reporting, month-to-month rent, clubhouse rental, lease violation fees, legal/eviction fees, insufficient move-out notice, key replacement charges, transfer fee, early termination fee, or concessions repayment. Fees and amounts are subject to change based on current policies and can be requested prior to the application process. Some fees may be taxable. Third-party charges such as payment processing fees, utilities, or insurance obtained independently, may be billed and collected separately and may not be set by the community. Security deposits may vary based on screening results and will not exceed legal limits. Renter’s Liability Insurance, utilities, and damages beyond normal wear and tear are the resident’s responsibility as outlined in the lease.
Rental Rates: Rental rates can change daily. Rent quotes are system-generated for specific apartments & lease dates and are valid for two (2) business days. Rent quotes are not leases, do not guarantee availability, and may change if the quote expires or if apartment/date selections change.
| APPLICATION FEES | PURPOSE | AMOUNT | FREQUENCY | NATURE |
| APPLICATION
FEE Non-Refundable |
To conduct Applicant screening per the RQA | $75 | Per Applicant at submission | Mandatory |
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE Non-Refundable |
To process the lease documents & facilitate the move-in process | $150 | Per Apartment at move-in | Mandatory |
| APPLICATION DEPOSIT |
Holds the apartment. If approved & leased, it is applied to your Security Deposit (secures performance under the lease, becomes refundable less lawful deductions). App. Deposit is refunded if App is not approved, and forfeited if you cancel, withdraw, or do not sign the lease. |
1 Bedrooms: $300 2 Bedrooms: $400 3 Bedrooms: $500 |
Per Apartment at App. submission | Mandatory |
| ADDITIONAL APP. DEPOSIT For Conditional Approval |
Holds the apartment. If Conditionally approved & leased, it is applied to your Security Deposit (secures performance under the lease, becomes refundable less lawful deductions). App. Deposit is refunded if not approved, and forfeited if you cancel, withdraw, or do not sign the lease. |
One Month’s Rent | Per Apartment after App. screening | Required If Conditionally Approved |
| MONTHLY CHARGE | PURPOSE | AMOUNT | FREQUENCY | NATURE |
| VALET TRASH PICK-UP | For door-to-door valet trash removal service | $25 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| TRASH REMOVAL | For the removal / haul away of trash | $10 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| AMENITY FEE | For operation and administration of community amenities | $75 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| TRASH ADMIN FEE | For administration, processing and billing trash removal | $3 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| SERVICES & GOV’T ADMIN FEES | For administration, processing, & billing stormwater/drainage and other governmental fees | $3 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| PEST CONTROL | For a third-party pest control provider to prevent & treat for pests | $3 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| BOILER MANAGEMENT | For third-party management of the boiler system providing hot water | $16 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE | For internet, smart home features, building access, and community WiFi | $75 | Per Apartment/Month | Mandatory |
| TOTAL REQUIRED MONTHLY CHARGES: | $210 | |||
| UTILITY OR SERVICE | PURPOSE | AMOUNT | FREQUENCY | NATURE |
| ELECTRICITY | Electricity is established and billed to the resident based on usage | Varies upon usage | Per Provider Billing | Mandatory |
| WATER / SEWER | Water/sewer is established and billed to the resident based on usage | Varies upon usage | Monthly | Mandatory |
CENTRAL UTILITY SYSTEM COST |
To pay your share of electricity & gas for the central hot water system | Varies upon usage | Monthly | Mandatory |
| SERVICES & GOV’T FEES | Government fees for flood control, water pollution management, & other City of Austin programs |
Per
Dwelling Unit, Third-Party Billed |
Monthly |
Mandatory |
| RENTER’S INSURANCE | $100,000 personal liability insurance with Homebody or your provider | Varies, Per Leaseholder | Monthly | Mandatory |
OPTIONAL ADD ONS |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
FREQUENCY |
NATURE |
| GARAGE PARKING | To park a vehicle in the on-site parking garage, 2 vehicle limit, 2nd is $15 | $50 | Per Vehicle/Month | Optional |
| BIKE/KAYAK STORAGE | For storage of operable, non-motorized bicycles, kayaks, & paddleboards | $5 bike, $10 Kayak | Per Space/Month | Optional |
| STORAGE UNIT | For the storage of personal property in an on-site storage unit | Varies by size | Per Unit/Month | Optional |
RESERVED PARKING |
For a designated parking space in the on-site parking garage | $150 | Per Space/Month | Optional |
| EV CHARGING STATION | For use of the EV charging station - reserved or first-come, first-served - with electricity usage billed to the resident | Varies | Per Station per usage | Optional |
| ANIMAL FEES | PURPOSE | AMOUNT | FREQUENCY | NATURE |
| ANIMAL
SCREENING Non-Refundable |
To create and screen an animal profile per RQA, including a 12-month digital license with shareable vaccine records. | 1 Pet:
$20 Additional Pet: $15 Annually/Pet: $10 |
Per Pet when added to lease |
Mandatory |
| PET RENT | To keep pet in home & offset related expenses (stations, bags, etc.) | $30 | Per Pet/Month | Mandatory |
| PET
FEE Non-Refundable |
To administer Animal DNA program & policies & allow pets in home | $350 | One-Time/Pet | Mandatory |
This information does not modify the application or lease. Additional situational fees may apply as described in the application or lease, such as Homebody Rent Reporting, month-to-month rent, clubhouse rental, lease violation fees, legal/eviction fees, insufficient move-out notice, key replacement charges, transfer fee, early termination fee, or concessions repayment. Fees and amounts are subject to change based on current policies and can be requested prior to the application process. Some fees may be taxable. Third-party charges such as payment processing fees, utilities, or insurance obtained independently, may be billed and collected separately and may not be set by the community. Security deposits may vary based on screening results and will not exceed legal limits. Renter’s Liability Insurance, utilities, and damages beyond normal wear and tear are the resident’s responsibility as outlined in the lease.