Rent Shield Documentation

Everything you need to know about building credit while paying rent

Quick Start Guide
1

Create Your Account

Sign up for a free Rent Shield account. No credit card required. You'll get 3 free payments per month to get started.

2

Complete Your Profile

Add your Section 8 voucher ID and property information. This helps us verify your eligibility for credit reporting.

3

Make Your First Payment

Pay your portion of Section 8 rent through Rent Shield. We'll handle the payment processing and fee protection.

4

Build Credit Automatically

With Pro plan, your on-time payments are reported to Equifax. Watch your credit score improve with every payment.

For Tenants

Easy Rent Payments

Pay your Section 8 rent portion with credit card or bank account

Credit Building

Report on-time payments to Equifax and build your credit score

AI Reminders

Get personalized payment reminders and credit-building tips

For Property Managers

Tenant Management

Complete tenant directory with search and filters

Payment Tracking

Real-time revenue tracking and collection analytics

AI Automation

Automated payment reminders and maintenance requests

Get Started Free

No credit card required • 3 free payments per month