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Defining Your Sober Living Home Business Strategy in Utah

Utah has some of the strictest sober living home regulations in the United States. 

What Maryland Doesn't Want You To Know About Opening a Sober Living Home

Thinking about opening a sober living home or recovery residence in the state of Maryland? It makes sense. This state is considered one of the epicenters of the opioid crisis in the nation and there is a huge demand for sober living, recovery and so-called “halfway houses” in the state.

Sober Living Homes in Ohio Get More Support and Funding from Lawmakers!

Good news for sober living home operators in Ohio: the state has set aside an unprecedented amount of funding for recovery and sober living!

5 Tips for Opening a Sober Living Home in Arizona

Looking to open a sober living home or recovery residence in Arizona? Here’s 5 hacks for getting the job done as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Indiana Sober Living Homes Are Easy to Open. Here's How to Get Started.

Indiana is a very sober living home friendly state. There are few regulations in place but there is also ample government assistance for those looking to open a sober living home in this state.

Considering New Jersey for Your Next Sober Living Home? Here's the Pros and Cons

New Jersey issues a Class F license for what they call “Cooperative Sober Living Residences” under regulations originally designed for boarding houses. This placement in the law is awkward for sober living homes because the designation is an add-on to existing regulations.

Michigan is an Ideal Place to Open a Sober Living Home 

Michigan is a great state for sober living home business start ups and expansions. The state has a huge need for sober living homes, as well as low levels of regulation which makes it easier and more lucrative to operate in the state.

Opening a Sober Living Home In North Carolina? Learn What it Takes

North Carolina - particularly Western North Carolina, a tourist favorite - is a very popular location for sober living homes.

How to Open a Sober Living Home Business in Pennsylvania

Now that we have the final drafts of these regulations in place, we’re able to use them to help guide would-be sober living home operators in Pennsylvania start down the right path towards building their sober living home businesses to withstand these regulations. If you’re thinking of opening a sober living home in Pennsylvania and you intend to accept state funds or state referrals of any kind, you’ll want to take special note of these recent changes.

How to Open a Sober Living Home in Ohio

The good news is that the state of Ohio has created more resources than most states on how to open a sober living home or recovery housing community within state lines. Ohio is also very friendly to sober living home operators who balk at state licensure and registration.

Understanding National Regulations on Sober Living Homes in the United States - Part 2

Today, we’ll cover state funding restrictions and local nuisance lawsuits at the city and county level that might affect your sober living home business, depending on your location.

Understanding National Regulations on Sober Living Homes in the United States - Part 1

As sober living homes continue to proliferate throughout the country, we’re beginning to see an uptick in regulation in many states.