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* Initial Funding: Initial capital is needed to cover the cost of the location of your halfway house, rent, furnishing, licensing, and other necessities.
- It is generally recommended halfway house operators have operating funds equal to at least six months of operating costs.
* Create Your Organization: Choose the legal structure of your halfway house. Typically, halfway houses are incorporated as either:
* For-profit Corporation
* Nonprofit Organization
* Get Licensed and Certified: All halfway houses in the State of Texas require an operational license and must meet the licensing requirements set by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
* The required licenses vary by the types of services that the facility will offer.
* To apply for a license, the application and required documents must be submitted to the HHSC Licensing Information Unit.
* The licensing fee is $450.00 and must be submitted with the application.
* Applications for licensing can be found here.
* Find a Location: The location for your halfway house must meet city zoning requirements and be approved by the HHSC.
- Halfway houses are generally required to be located within residential neighborhoods.
- The facilities should not disrupt surrounding neighbors and will often require a certificate of occupancy from the city or county.
- Typically homes must have at least four bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, a dining area, and a minimum of two full bathrooms.
- All houses must be maintained in good condition and be conducive to resident living.
* Hire Qualified Staff: Depending on the size of the operation and the services offered, halfway house operators will generally hire clinical social workers, substance abuse counselors, administrative support staff, and recovery support staff.