--- title: What is the Alcove platform fee? description: Alcove discloses the platform fee upfront on every listing, application, and lease. See what the fee covers and how it factors into your total monthly payment. --- [Skip to content](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-platform-fee#main-content) [![logotypesvg](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hubfs/logotypesvg.svg)](https://alcoverooms.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Visit Alcove](https://alcoverooms.com/) [Visit Alcove](https://alcoverooms.com/) Welcome to Alcove. How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.alcoverooms.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [FAQ for Applicants / Prospective Tenants](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants?hsLang=en) 3. [Application & Platform Fees](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants?hsLang=en#application-platform-fees) # What is the Alcove platform fee? **What is the Alcove platform fee?** The Alcove platform fee is a small fee applied to each monthly rent transaction conducted through our platform. It is charged to the tenants and helps to sustain and improve the quality of our services. The platform fee supports Alcove's operational costs, including but not limited to: - First line of defence Tenant support - Landlord screening and verification (see more on our [protection program here](https://help.alcoverooms.com/what-is-the-alcove-payment-protection?hsLang=en)) - Alcove covers the costs of electronic payment processing fees\* - Roommate mediation process - Room switch and relocation support  - Electronic lease signing  *(\*excluding card fees)* **How is the platform fee calculated?** The platform fee varies based on factors like lease length and home type. However, the exact amount is **always clearly disclosed** on Alcove, for example: - On the listing page of the home you are applying to - On the 1st page of the application process - On your [**Applications** page](https://www.alcoverooms.com/applications) when your application is processing - On your [**Applications** page](https://www.alcoverooms.com/applications) before lease signing - The total monthly payment, base rent plus platform fee, appears again in your payment schedule during Application processing, Lease signing and after signing. Alcove clearly discloses the platform fee upfront, so you always know what to expect before committing. | ![](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hubfs/www-alcoverooms-com_listings_id_a9e2e46e-83a3-4605-838d-99fbd00b7333_apply_room_number=2%26move_in_date=2025-08-09%26lease_length=12%20(1)-png.png) *Listing Page* | ![](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hubfs/www-alcoverooms-com_listings_id_a9e2e46e-83a3-4605-838d-99fbd00b7333_apply_room_number=2%26move_in_date=2025-08-09%26lease_length=12-png.png) ***Start of Application Page*** | | --- | --- | | ![Screenshot 2026-09-03 at 10.55.43 AM](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-09-03%20at%2010.55.43%20AM.png?width=312&height=297&name=Screenshot%202026-09-03%20at%2010.55.43%20AM.png) *Application Page - Application Processing* | ![](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/www-alcoverooms-com_applications_d961059b-6481-4734-bd53-4722c05348c8%20(1)-png.png?width=300&height=279&name=www-alcoverooms-com_applications_d961059b-6481-4734-bd53-4722c05348c8%20(1)-png.png) *Application Page -  Lease Ready* | | ![Screenshot 2026-09-03 at 11.00.13 AM](https://help.alcoverooms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-09-03%20at%2011.00.13%20AM.png?width=448&height=353&name=Screenshot%202026-09-03%20at%2011.00.13%20AM.png) *Application Page - 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