Housing Directory
Sex-offense-friendly housing resources organized by state. Every listing accepts individuals on the sex offender registry.
Call or text 211 β free, 24/7, available nationwide. Tell them you are on the sex offender registry. Many areas have sex-offense-specific housing coordinators.
Residency restrictions vary by state and county. Always verify that a specific address is compliant with your local ordinances before committing to housing.
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211 Housing Hotline
Call or text 211 to connect with local housing resources, emergency shelter, and reentry housing coordinators in your area. Available 24/7 in most states. Tell them you are registered on the sex offender registry when you call β many 211 coordinators have sex-offense-specific placement resources.
π Availability and resources vary by state. National coverage in most areas.
Circles of Support & Accountability (CoSA)
Community-based model connecting people with sex offense histories to volunteers who help with housing, employment, and social connection. Local chapters provide hands-on support navigating residency restrictions and finding housing placement.
π Chapters in select US cities. Contact national office to find nearest chapter.
Sex Offender Solutions & Education Network (SOSEN)
National advocacy organization that maintains a database of housing resources and connects registrants with housing placement assistance. Their Housing Help resource page lists state-by-state contacts and organizations accepting registrants.
π Primarily an advocacy and referral organization, not a direct housing provider.
Bridges to Life Reentry Housing (TX)
Faith-based halfway house for men returning from incarceration in the Houston area. Accepts registrants on a case-by-case basis. Provides structured living, life skills, employment support, and connects residents with community mentors. 90-180 day program.
π Men only. Must be employed or actively job seeking within 2 weeks of arrival. Fees on sliding scale.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid β Housing Project
Free legal aid and housing placement navigation for registrants facing residency restriction challenges. Helps individuals understand state and local ordinances, contest unlawful evictions, and connect with compliant housing options statewide.
π Legal services only in South/West Texas counties. Housing navigation available statewide.
Community Housing Partnership (CA)
Permanent supportive and transitional housing programs in San Francisco with case management. Accepts individuals with sex offense backgrounds who meet residency distance requirements. Provides stable housing with on-site support services.
π Must meet SF residency restriction requirements. Wait lists may apply for certain programs.
Tarzana Treatment Centers (CA)
Sober living and transitional housing programs in LA County that work with registrants. Provides structured recovery-focused housing with on-site counseling, substance use support, and employment readiness. Sliding scale fees based on income.
π Multi-location. Sex offense acceptance varies by specific facility β ask when calling. Must comply with all residency restriction requirements.
Operation New Hope (FL)
Reentry organization with a dedicated housing navigation program for people with sex offense records in Florida. Case managers help identify compliant housing in difficult-to-navigate counties and connect individuals with landlords familiar with registry requirements.
π Florida-focused. Provides services statewide but strongest presence in Northeast Florida.
First Step Alliance (FL)
Florida nonprofit specifically focused on supporting individuals with sex offense records. Provides peer-led housing assistance, connects people with compliant landlords, and advocates for housing rights. Maintains a network of sex-offense-friendly housing contacts statewide.
π One of the few organizations specifically serving the sex offender registry population in Florida.
The Fortune Society (NY)
NYC nonprofit offering transitional and permanent housing for people leaving incarceration. The Castle, their flagship residence, has accepted individuals with sex offense histories. Provides wraparound services including case management, employment, and substance use support.
π NYC only. Long wait lists for The Castle. Must comply with NYC residency restriction requirements.
Osborne Association (NY)
Reentry organization with a housing unit that navigates sex-offense-specific housing challenges in NYC and Westchester. Case managers help locate compliant housing, connect with landlords, and assist with housing applications and appeals.
π Strong advocacy track record for registrants navigating NYC's complex zoning laws.
Sacramento Manor
Senior apartment complex in Sacramento that accepts individuals on the sex offender registry. Pets allowed. No elevator. Near public transit.
π Accepts sex offenders (misdemeanor threshold). Confirm current availability before applying.
SOLACE Inc. (OH)
Ohio halfway house serving people with sex offense records who face the most barriers to housing. Structured program with case management, sex offense treatment connections, and employment support. One of the few Ohio facilities explicitly serving this population.
π Men only. Must be compliant with all Ohio registration requirements. Contact for current availability.
Shepherd's Studios and Apartments
Studio, 1BR, and 2BR apartments in the Denver/Aurora area (Colfax corridor). Excellent public transit access. Affordable monthly rates for individuals on the registry.
π $390β900/month depending on unit. Contact Tami & Rick for current availability.
Ohio Reentry Resource Center
State-funded reentry coordination center with housing navigators who specialize in sex-offense-specific housing challenges in Ohio. Maintains relationships with housing providers across the state, many of whom will accept Tier I and Tier II registrants.
π State-funded. Prioritizes those within 90 days of release but serves all registrants.
Hope Homes Colorado
Shared homes and individual apartments in Denver and Colorado Springs. Full registry compliance support. Helps residents understand and meet local residency restrictions.
π $900/month (Denver), $700/month (Colorado Springs). Email for current openings.
REACH Program (CT Judicial Branch)
Reentry Assisted Community Housing β CT Judicial Branch program providing scattered-site subsidized housing with intensive case management and vocational support for people on parole or probation.
π Contact your state probation officer to access this program. Available statewide.
Offender Housing LLC
Orlando-based housing provider with 10+ years of experience placing sex offenders in compliant housing. Apartments and rooms available. All tiers accepted. Men recently released from incarceration.
π Accepts all sex offense tiers. Call for current rates and availability.
Housing for Sex Offenders β Central Florida
Shared houses, apartments, and trailers available throughout Central Florida. All sex offenders accepted. Run by Randy Young β long-time advocate for housing access for registrants.
π All sex offenses accepted. Central Florida area only. Call to discuss current openings.
Housing for Sex Offenders β Broward County
Apartments and private houses for sex offenders in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale area). Includes therapy coordination and direct communication with DOC/probation. Structured support services available.
π Broward County only. Visit website for intake information.
Southeast New Start Transition Housing
Transitional housing program in Jacksonville serving individuals with sex offense convictions. Provides stable housing to support successful reintegration into the community.
π Contact Kelly Clemens at 904-234-5437. Jacksonville area.
NewDay Apartments
Studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments in Kane County, Illinois. Specializes in compliance with Illinois sex offender registration law (730 ILCS 150). IL-licensed provider with dedicated tenant support.
π Compliant with IL registry laws. Contact via website for pricing and unit availability.
Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries
Accepts Tier 1, 2, and 3 sex offenders from ALL 50 STATES. Long-term and short-term shared housing available in the New Orleans area. Available 24/7 β call or text any time.
π Accepts all sex offense tiers from any state. Call/text 504-340-3429 for rates and availability.
North Lawndale Employment Network (IL)
Chicago reentry organization with transitional housing for people with records, including sex offenses. Sweet Beginnings program includes transitional housing with employment training. Works with clients to navigate Chicago's complex residency restrictions.
π Limited housing capacity. Primary focus is employment but housing assistance available.
Catholic Charities β Al Loehr Veterans Studios
Studio apartments in Stearns County managed by Catholic Charities. Serves veterans and reentry population including sex offenders. Supportive housing with case management.
π Stearns County (St. Cloud area) only. Call for current availability.
Illinois Joining Forces Housing Navigation
Illinois reentry coalition that coordinates housing placement for people with sex offenses statewide. Navigators help map compliant housing options around school exclusion zones and local ordinances in Cook County and throughout Illinois.
π State-funded coalition. Wait times vary by region.
House of Charity β GRH Program
Group Residential Housing (GRH) program with multiple Minneapolis locations. 1BR apartments accept all sex offense levels. Studios have Level II/III restrictions β call to confirm eligibility.
π Level II/III registrants may not qualify for studio units β 1BR units available for all levels. Visit website for intake process.
Bristlecone
38-bed residential facility in Reno with a substance abuse recovery focus. Accepts sex offenders on a case-by-case basis. Structured program with structured environment.
π 1725 S. McCarran Blvd, Reno NV 89502. Conditional acceptance of sex offenders β call to discuss case.
Harmony House
Affordable men's housing in Houston with 24/7 on-site manager. All sex offenders accepted. Weekly and monthly rates available. On-site support and stable environment for reentry.
π $65/week or $235/month. 602 Girard, Houston TX 77007. Males only. All sex offenders accepted.
Hazle Springs Apartments
Private apartments in North Houston. Monthly rates available. Employment required for tenants. All sex offenders accepted regardless of offense level.
π $250β550/month. 3214 Tidwell Rd, Houston TX 77093. Contact Angelena Pressley. Must be employed.
The Lighthouse
Men's residential housing in Houston. Affordable monthly rates. Requires residents to be employable. All sex offenders accepted. Stable base for reentry and employment search.
π $225β475/month. 1201 Caplin, Houston TX 77022. Males only, must be employable.
Vincent Apartments (Transitional)
Transitional apartments in Houston with 24/7 on-site management and transportation provided. All sex offenders accepted. Supportive environment with active case coordination.
π $150/week or $600/month. 2419 Pannell, Houston TX 77026. Contact Theresa Williams. Transportation provided.
Williams House
Residential men's housing in San Angelo. All sex offenders accepted. Short-term stabilization housing while establishing employment and permanent housing.
π 134 West College Ave, San Angelo TX 76903. Maximum 2-month stay. All sex offenders accepted.
New Name Ministries
Faith-based men's housing in Wise County (Boyd, TX). Includes food, transportation, and clothing. Structured Christian environment with reentry support. All sex offenders accepted.
π 8424 S FM 51, Boyd TX 76023. $100 entry fee + $550/month. Males only. Food, transportation, clothing provided.
Mercy Heart
Reentry housing in the Fort Worth area. Accepts individuals with sex offense convictions. Supportive community environment in Tarrant County.
π 4805 N Loop 820, Fort Worth TX 76137. Contact for current availability and rates.
Broad Street Ministry Hospitality Network (PA)
Philadelphia emergency and transitional housing network that accepts individuals with sex offense records on a case-by-case basis. Provides short-term crisis housing, meals, and connections to longer-term housing resources. No religious requirement for services.
π Emergency/transitional only. Must contact in advance β they review each case individually.
Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.)
12-month community-based reentry program in Dallas. Provides housing referrals, employment support, and wrap-around services for people with criminal records including sex offenses.
π P.O. Box 4386, Dallas TX 75208. 12-month program β apply early.
Pennsylvania Prison Society Reentry Housing
Nation's oldest prison reform organization with a reentry housing program. Navigators help people with sex offense records find compliant housing in Pennsylvania, working around Megan's Law distance restrictions. Statewide referral network.
π Strongest presence in Philadelphia. Statewide referrals available.
Crestview Apartments
Studios and 1-bedroom apartments in Renton (near Seattle). Level I and Level II sex offenders accepted. Laundry included. Strong public transit access. Professional management.
π 305 Lind Ave SW, Renton WA 98055. $325β550/month. Level IβII only. Office hours MβF 8AMβ5PM.
Boylston Hotel
Affordable single-room occupancy hotel in Seattle with 39 rooms. Weekly rates for long-term residents. Accepts individuals on the sex offender registry. Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
π 1517 Boylston Ave, Seattle WA 98122. $175/week. Office hours MβSa 11AMβ7PM.
Pioneer Human Services β Permanent Economy Housing
Low-cost permanent apartments for people in reentry managed by Pioneer Human Services β a trusted Washington State nonprofit with decades of reentry housing experience. Stable, long-term housing.
π 7440 W. Marginal Way S, Seattle WA 98108. Call for current rates and availability.
Stephenson House
Studio apartments and single sleeping rooms in Seattle. Affordable monthly rates. Accepts sex offenders. Stable housing in a supported community environment.
π Studios $595/month, sleeping rooms $410/month. Office hours MβF 10AMβ6PM.
Atlanta Reentry Council (GA)
Atlanta-based coalition with a housing committee focused on finding placements for registrants navigating Georgia's residency restrictions. Maintains a list of landlords and housing programs that accept people on the sex offender registry.
π Atlanta metro area focus. Can provide referrals to other Georgia regions.
Our House Reentry Services (GA)
Georgia halfway house that explicitly accepts individuals with sex offenses. Structured 6-12 month program with case management, cognitive behavioral programming, and employment support. Located in compliance with all Georgia residency restriction requirements.
π Men only. Must be within 90 days of release or currently homeless. Fees based on income.
Aletheia House (AL)
Faith-based residential reentry program in Birmingham that accepts individuals with sex offense records on a case-by-case basis. Provides structured sober living, case management, job placement assistance, and life skills programming. 90-180 day program with sliding-scale fees.
π Men only. Must be committed to sobriety. Sex offense acceptance determined at intake.
Alabama Reentry Alliance
Statewide reentry coalition connecting people with sex offense records to housing resources in Alabama. Case navigators help identify compliant housing options within Alabama's residency restriction zones and link clients to local halfway houses, transitional programs, and sympathetic landlords.
π Statewide referrals. Priority for those within 90 days of release or currently homeless.
Alaska Reentry Coalition
Statewide coalition that coordinates housing placement for Alaskans returning from incarceration, including those with sex offense records. Navigators work with the Alaska Department of Corrections to identify compliant housing options in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and rural communities.
π Rural housing options very limited. Anchorage and Fairbanks have the most resources.
Bean's CafΓ© (AK)
Anchorage emergency services organization that provides crisis housing referrals and immediate needs assistance for people with sex offense records who are homeless or at risk. Works with the Alaska Sex Offender Registry compliance office to help individuals find shelter that meets registration requirements.
π Emergency crisis support only. Can connect to longer-term housing programs.
Arizona Reentry Success Project
Phoenix-based organization that assists individuals with sex offense records in navigating Arizona's complex residency restriction map. Housing navigators maintain an up-to-date database of compliant housing options in Maricopa and Pima counties, including apartments, group homes, and transitional programs.
π Maricopa and Pima counties primary service area. Will provide referrals for other regions.
Homeward Bound AZ
Tucson transitional housing program with experience serving individuals with sex offense backgrounds. Provides 3-6 month transitional housing with structured programming, case management, and employment support. Locations verified as compliant with Arizona residency restriction laws.
π Pima County only. Sex offense acceptance reviewed at intake. Must have income or be actively job-seeking.
Arkansas Reentry Coalition
Statewide reentry coordination network in Arkansas that helps individuals with sex offense records locate compliant housing. Works with ADC Community Correction Centers and community partners to identify placement options throughout the state. Provides referrals to transitional housing and vetted landlords.
π Statewide coverage. Strongest resources in Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville.
The Integrity House (AR)
Little Rock halfway house serving men returning from incarceration, including those with sex offense records. Structured 6-month program with sobriety requirements, job search support, and case management. Located outside restricted zones to ensure compliance with Arkansas sex offender residency laws.
π Men only. Sobriety required. Contact for current availability and sex offense acceptance policy.
Dismas House of Colorado
Community-based halfway house in Colorado Springs that houses individuals with sex offense histories within a structured, supportive environment. Connected to Colorado probation and parole, with case management, sex offender treatment referrals, and employment programming. 6-12 month program.
π Men and women accepted. Must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in sex offense treatment. Fees based on income.
Colorado Reentry Council
Denver-based reentry coalition providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records throughout Colorado. Navigators specialize in mapping housing options around Denver Metro's complex municipal residency restriction ordinances and provide statewide referrals to compliant housing options.
π Denver Metro primary focus. Statewide referrals available. Strongest resources near Front Range.
Community Partners in Action (CT)
Connecticut's largest reentry organization with a housing unit experienced in navigating housing placement for individuals with sex offense records. Community Resource Coordinators maintain connections with housing programs statewide that accept registrants and help navigate Connecticut's residency restriction requirements.
π Statewide offices in Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, and Waterbury.
Connecticut Reentry Collaborative
New Haven transitional housing program with experience serving people with sex offense backgrounds. Provides case management, housing stability support, and connections to sex offense treatment providers. Operates group homes in locations verified compliant with Connecticut residency restriction statutes.
π New Haven County focus. Sex offense acceptance reviewed individually. Wait list may apply.
First State Reentry Initiative (DE)
Delaware nonprofit helping individuals with sex offense records navigate housing options in a small state with limited resources. Housing navigators maintain relationships with landlords and housing programs that accept registrants and provide practical guidance on Delaware's registration and residency requirements.
π Statewide coverage. Delaware is small β most resources concentrated in Wilmington and Dover.
Connections CSP (DE)
Delaware behavioral health and reentry services organization providing transitional housing with case management for people returning from incarceration, including those with sex offense records. Wraparound services include mental health, substance use treatment, and employment support.
π New Castle County primary service area. Sliding scale fees. Sex offense cases reviewed individually.
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (DC)
Federal agency supervising adults in DC who have been convicted of offenses, including sex offenses. Community Supervision Officers provide housing placement assistance and maintain a list of compliant housing providers in the DC area. Sex offender supervision unit specializes in navigating DC's geographic restrictions.
π DC only. Required contact for all DC-supervised individuals. Housing placement part of supervision plan.
Clean and Sober Streets (DC)
DC recovery housing organization with experience serving individuals with sex offense records. Oxford House-style sober living homes in DC neighborhoods that comply with DC's sex offender residency restrictions. Peer-led recovery environment with employment support.
π Sobriety required. Must attend regular house meetings. Sex offense acceptance varies by individual house β ask when calling.
Institute for Human Services (HI)
Hawaii's largest homeless services organization providing emergency shelter and transitional housing on Oahu. Has experience working with individuals with sex offense records navigating Hawaii's strict residency restrictions. Case managers help connect clients to compliant permanent housing options.
π Oahu only. Hawaii's island geography makes residency restriction compliance particularly challenging β ask staff for specific guidance.
Hawaii Reentry Services
State-connected reentry program helping individuals with sex offense records find housing across Hawaii's islands. Navigation services account for each island's unique geography and residency restriction implications. Maintains relationships with landlords and housing providers willing to rent to registrants.
π All islands served but resources concentrated on Oahu. Neighbor island housing very limited.
Idaho Reentry Council
Boise-based reentry coalition coordinating housing placement for people with sex offense records throughout Idaho. Navigators work with Idaho DOC parole officers to identify compliant housing options, particularly in the Treasure Valley. Maintains connections with housing providers statewide.
π Boise/Treasure Valley primary focus. Limited resources in rural Idaho. Contact early β limited housing options statewide.
Terry Reilly Health Services (ID)
Southwest Idaho health and human services organization providing transitional housing with wraparound case management for individuals with sex offense records. Locations in Nampa and Caldwell are verified compliant with Idaho residency restrictions. Provides healthcare, behavioral health, and housing stability support.
π Treasure Valley (Nampa/Caldwell) only. Sliding scale fees based on income. Waitlist may apply.
Dismas House of Indianapolis
Indianapolis halfway house with a track record of accepting individuals with sex offense records. Structured 6-12 month residential program with case management, job placement, and connections to sex offense treatment providers. Located in compliance with Indiana residency restriction statutes.
π Men only. Must be motivated to work and maintain sobriety. Fees based on income.
Indiana Reentry Coalition
Statewide Indiana reentry network with housing navigators experienced in sex-offense-specific housing challenges. Maintains a list of housing providers and landlords in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and other Indiana cities who accept individuals on the sex offender registry. Provides referrals and advocacy.
π Statewide. Indianapolis has the most resources. Rural Indiana has very limited options.
Iowa Reentry Program
Iowa Department of Corrections reentry program with housing navigators who specialize in finding compliant housing for individuals with sex offense records. Iowa's strict residency restrictions make housing extremely challenging β navigators maintain an updated map of compliant areas and housing contacts statewide.
π Iowa has some of the strictest residency restrictions in the US. Contact as early as possible β placement takes significant time.
House of Mercy (IA)
Des Moines transitional housing organization that has accepted individuals with sex offense records. Provides short-term housing with case management and connections to mental health, substance use, and sex offense treatment resources. Helps residents identify longer-term compliant housing options.
π Des Moines only. Sex offense acceptance determined case-by-case. Iowa's residency laws require careful placement β discuss specifics at intake.
Breakthrough House (KS)
Wichita transitional housing program serving people with criminal records, including sex offenses. Provides 3-6 month structured housing with case management, life skills, and employment support. Located in compliance with Kansas residency restriction requirements.
π Men only. Wichita area. Must be working or actively job searching. Fees based on income.
Kansas Reentry Initiative
Statewide Kansas reentry coalition providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Maintains relationships with housing providers in Wichita, Kansas City (KS), and Topeka who accept registrants. Navigators help map compliant housing around Kansas's residency restriction exclusion zones.
π Wichita and Kansas City Metro have most resources. Rural Kansas very limited.
Volunteers of America Mid-States (KY)
Louisville transitional housing program accepting individuals with sex offense records on a case-by-case basis. Provides 6-12 month housing with wraparound case management, employment support, and connections to sex offense treatment. Locations verified as outside Kentucky exclusion zones.
π Louisville Metro only. Sex offense acceptance varies by program β ask specifically about SO acceptance when calling.
Kentucky Reentry Council
Statewide Kentucky reentry network providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Navigators maintain contacts with housing programs in Louisville, Lexington, and other Kentucky cities that accept registrants. Helps clients understand and comply with Kentucky's residency restriction requirements.
π Statewide coverage. Louisville and Lexington have most resources. Rural Kentucky is very difficult.
Louisiana Reentry Initiative
State-connected reentry program helping individuals with sex offense records navigate Louisiana's housing landscape. Louisiana has some of the nation's strictest sex offender laws β navigators maintain an updated list of compliant housing options and work closely with local sheriffs' offices on placement.
π Must register within 3 days of establishing a residence in Louisiana. Contact for guidance on compliance process.
Ozanam Inn (LA)
New Orleans emergency shelter with experience serving individuals with sex offense records who are homeless. Provides short-term emergency housing while case managers work to find longer-term placement compliant with Louisiana residency restrictions. Offers meals, case management, and connections to treatment.
π Emergency shelter only β not long-term housing. Located in New Orleans. Must be compliant with registration requirements.
Maine Prisoner Reentry Network
Statewide Maine network connecting returning citizens with housing and support services. Housing navigators have experience finding compliant housing for sex offender registrants in Maine's major cities. Maintains relationships with landlords and transitional programs willing to work with this population.
π Portland and Bangor have most resources. Rural Maine very limited. Contact early for best results.
Volunteers of America Northern New England (ME)
Portland transitional housing organization that has placed individuals with sex offense records. Provides structured housing with case management, employment support, and connections to community resources. Sliding scale fees. Works with Maine sex offender registry compliance unit on placement.
π Portland area. Sex offense cases reviewed individually. Sliding scale fees based on income.
Marian House (MD)
Baltimore transitional housing organization with experience serving women with sex offense records. Provides structured residential programming with case management, trauma-informed care, and employment support. One of the few Baltimore programs with a track record of accepting sex offense cases.
π Women only. Baltimore City. Long-term program (up to 18 months). Must be motivated for change.
Maryland Reentry Resource Center
Baltimore-based reentry organization providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records throughout Maryland. Navigators help clients identify housing compliant with Maryland's residency restrictions and maintain a vetted list of landlords and housing programs in Baltimore City and surrounding counties.
π Baltimore Metro has most resources. Eastern Shore and Western Maryland very limited.
Community Resources for Justice (MA)
Massachusetts reentry organization with extensive experience navigating housing for individuals with sex offense records. Maintains a Community Reintegration Program specifically for registrants. Staff have deep expertise in Massachusetts sex offender registry requirements and compliant housing options across the state.
π One of the strongest SO-specific housing programs in New England. Wait list may apply.
St. Francis House (MA)
Boston day services and crisis housing center that accepts individuals with sex offense records. Provides emergency shelter referrals, meals, case management, and housing navigation. Day services available for all regardless of sex offense status. Works with city partners to find compliant shelter placement.
π Boston only. Day center open to all. Crisis housing referrals subject to availability and compliance review.
Volunteers of America Michigan
Detroit transitional housing program with experience serving individuals with sex offense records. Provides structured housing with case management, employment support, and connections to treatment providers. Locations verified compliant with Michigan residency restriction requirements.
π Detroit Metro area. Sex offense acceptance reviewed individually. Must comply with all Michigan registration requirements.
Exodus Place (MI)
Grand Rapids recovery-focused halfway house that accepts individuals with sex offense records on a case-by-case basis. Provides structured sober living with case management, job placement assistance, and peer mentorship. 6-12 month program with declining fees as residents stabilize.
π Men only. Grand Rapids area. Sobriety required. Sex offense acceptance determined at intake.
Project for Pride in Living (MN)
Minneapolis affordable housing and services organization with experience placing individuals with sex offense records in transitional and permanent housing. Provides case management, employment support, and housing navigation. Maintains connections with landlords who accept registrants in the Twin Cities metro.
π Twin Cities Metro primarily. Sex offense acceptance varies by program β discuss specifics at intake.
Minnesota Reentry Initiative
State-funded reentry coordination program helping individuals with sex offense records navigate Minnesota's housing landscape. Housing specialists maintain an up-to-date list of compliant housing options in the Twin Cities and provide statewide referrals. Minnesota has multiple county-level restrictions in addition to state law.
π Twin Cities Metro and statewide referrals. Hennepin and Ramsey counties have most resources.
Mississippi Reentry Initiative
State-connected reentry program helping individuals with sex offense records find compliant housing in Mississippi. Navigators work with MDOC parole officers and community organizations to identify housing options in Jackson and other Mississippi cities that accept individuals on the sex offender registry.
π Jackson Metro has most resources. Rural Mississippi has very limited options. Contact MDOC parole office for regional referrals.
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi
Jackson transitional employment and housing program that has worked with individuals with sex offense records. Provides structured housing with employment training and job placement. Case managers experienced with the challenges of finding compliant housing in Mississippi's restrictive regulatory environment.
π Jackson area. Sex offense acceptance reviewed individually. Must be committed to employment program participation.
Dismas House of St. Louis
St. Louis halfway house with a history of accepting individuals with sex offense records. Community-based program offering structured housing, case management, employment support, and connections to sex offense treatment providers. Located in compliance with Missouri residency restriction requirements.
π St. Louis Metro. Men and women. Fees based on income. Must be working toward employment within 30 days.
Missouri Reentry Process (MoREP)
Missouri Department of Corrections reentry program with housing navigators who specialize in sex-offense-specific housing challenges. Navigators in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield maintain updated lists of compliant housing options and maintain relationships with housing providers accepting registrants.
π St. Louis and Kansas City have most resources. Statewide coverage through DOC regional offices.
Montana Reentry Alliance
Statewide Montana reentry coalition providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Montana has relatively few residency restrictions but housing options are limited due to the state's rural nature. Navigators maintain contacts in Billings, Great Falls, Missoula, and Helena.
π Montana is largely rural with limited housing resources. Billings and Missoula have the most options.
Friendship House of Christian Service (MT)
Billings emergency shelter and transitional housing organization that has accepted individuals with sex offense records. Provides crisis housing, meals, and case management while working to identify longer-term compliant housing. Montana's largest city offers the most options for registrants in the state.
π Billings only. Emergency crisis housing. Sex offense cases reviewed individually. Provides referrals to longer-term programs.
Nebraska Reentry Initiative
State-connected reentry program helping individuals with sex offense records navigate housing in Nebraska. Housing navigators in Omaha and Lincoln maintain vetted lists of compliant housing options and can connect clients with landlords and programs that accept registrants. Nebraska has strict municipal-level restrictions in Omaha.
π Omaha and Lincoln primary service areas. Rural Nebraska very limited. Omaha has strict city ordinances β get guidance before moving there.
Siena/Francis House (NE)
Omaha's largest homeless shelter with experience serving individuals with sex offense records. Provides emergency crisis housing, meals, and case management while navigating Omaha's complex sex offender residency ordinances. Case managers have experience finding permanent housing solutions for registrants.
π Omaha only. Emergency shelter. Must be compliant with Omaha's registration requirements. Sex offense cases accepted but reviewed.
Nevada Reentry Council
Las Vegas reentry coalition providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records in Nevada. Clark County's residency restrictions are among the most complex in the US β navigators maintain an updated map of compliant housing areas and connections with housing providers serving this population.
π Clark County (Las Vegas) has the most resources but also the strictest restrictions. Washoe County (Reno) also has resources.
Help of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas crisis housing and social services organization that works with individuals with sex offense records. Provides emergency housing assessment, case management, and referrals to longer-term housing programs. Staff experienced in navigating Clark County's sex offender residency mapping requirements.
π Las Vegas Metro only. Emergency services only β not long-term housing. Provides housing navigation referrals.
NH Coalition for Equal Justice
New Hampshire legal advocacy organization that provides housing navigation and rights information for individuals with sex offense records. Navigators help clients understand NH's registration requirements, identify compliant housing options, and connect with housing programs that accept registrants.
π Statewide coverage. NH has relatively fewer residency restrictions than many states but housing stock is limited.
Cross Roads House (NH)
Seacoast New Hampshire shelter providing emergency housing and transitional services for individuals including those with sex offense records. Case managers assist with housing navigation, compliance documentation, and connections to longer-term housing programs in the Manchester and Concord areas.
π Portsmouth/Seacoast area. Emergency and transitional housing. Sex offense acceptance reviewed individually.
Eva's Village (NJ)
Paterson comprehensive social services organization providing emergency shelter and transitional housing for individuals including those with sex offense records. Case managers experienced with New Jersey's Megan's Law residency requirements help clients find compliant long-term housing in Northern NJ.
π Northern NJ (Passaic County). Emergency and transitional. New Jersey's residency restrictions are complex β ask staff for specific guidance.
New Jersey Reentry Corporation
Statewide NJ reentry organization with housing navigators experienced in Megan's Law housing challenges. Offices in Newark, Trenton, Camden, and other cities maintain updated lists of compliant housing options. Navigators help individuals understand Tier-specific restrictions and identify housing accordingly.
π Statewide offices. Essex, Hudson, and Camden counties have the most resources. Tier III registrants face the most restrictions.
New Mexico Corrections Reentry Program
NMCD reentry program with housing navigators who specialize in sex-offense-specific housing placement. Navigators in Albuquerque and Santa Fe maintain lists of compliant housing options and work with community providers to expand options. New Mexico has relatively fewer residency restrictions than many states.
π Albuquerque and Santa Fe have the most resources. Rural New Mexico very limited.
Albuquerque Opportunity Center
Albuquerque's main emergency housing services center accepting individuals with sex offense records. Provides emergency shelter assessment, case management, and housing navigation. Case managers connect clients with transitional and permanent housing programs in the Albuquerque metro that accept registrants.
π Albuquerque Metro. Emergency shelter and housing navigation. Must be compliant with NM registration requirements.
NC Reentry Council
Statewide North Carolina reentry network with housing navigators experienced in sex-offense-specific housing challenges. North Carolina's residency restrictions are strict β navigators maintain updated maps and vetted housing contacts in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and other cities for individuals with sex offense records.
π Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham have the most resources. NC restricts housing near schools, parks, and many other locations.
Dismas House of Durham (NC)
Durham community-based halfway house that accepts individuals with sex offense records. Provides structured residential program with case management, employment support, and connections to sex offense treatment in the Research Triangle area. Located in verified compliance with NC residency restriction laws.
π Research Triangle area. Men and women. Fees based on income. Must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in SO treatment.
North Dakota Reentry Initiative
State-connected reentry program in North Dakota providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Navigators in Fargo and Bismarck maintain vetted housing contacts. North Dakota has relatively moderate residency restrictions but limited housing stock overall β contact early.
π Fargo and Bismarck have most resources. Very limited housing in rural ND. Contact DOCR reentry staff for regional guidance.
Community Violence Intervention Center (ND)
Fargo crisis services organization providing housing assistance for individuals including those with sex offense records who are homeless or in crisis. Case managers assist with housing navigation, documentation, and connections to transitional housing programs in the Fargo-Moorhead metro area.
π Fargo Metro area. Crisis services only β not long-term housing. Provides referrals to other ND resources.
Exodus House (OK)
Oklahoma City halfway house explicitly accepting individuals with sex offense records. Structured program with case management, sex offense treatment referrals, and employment support. One of the few Oklahoma City facilities with a stated policy of working with the sex offender registry population.
π Men only. Oklahoma City Metro. Fees based on income. Must be enrolled in or willing to start SO treatment.
Oklahoma Reentry Initiative
State-connected reentry coordination program providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records throughout Oklahoma. Navigators in OKC and Tulsa maintain updated lists of compliant housing options and can connect clients with halfway houses, transitional programs, and vetted landlords.
π Oklahoma City and Tulsa have most resources. Rural Oklahoma very limited. Oklahoma has strict registration and residency laws.
Central City Concern (OR)
Portland's largest reentry and housing organization with programs that accept individuals with sex offense records. Provides transitional and permanent supportive housing with case management, substance use treatment, employment support, and connections to sex offense treatment providers. Multiple housing locations in Portland Metro.
π Portland Metro. Multiple programs β sex offense acceptance varies by specific program. Ask specifically about SO acceptance when calling.
Sponsors Inc. (OR)
Eugene halfway house with a long track record of accepting individuals with sex offense records. Provides structured residential programming, case management, employment support, and connections to Lane County sex offense treatment providers. One of Oregon's most experienced providers for this population.
π Eugene/Lane County. Men and women. Has specific experience with SO population. Fees based on income.
Amos House (RI)
Providence comprehensive social services organization providing crisis housing, meals, and reentry support for individuals including those with sex offense records. Case managers experienced with Rhode Island's sex offender registration requirements help clients navigate housing options in this small but complex state.
π Providence. RI is small β all major resources are in Providence County. Contact for current housing availability.
Direct Action for Rights and Equality (RI)
Providence advocacy organization providing housing rights information and placement assistance for people with criminal records including sex offenses. Navigators help clients understand Rhode Island's sex offender registry housing requirements and connect with sympathetic housing providers in Providence and surrounding communities.
π Providence area. Advocacy and navigation only β not a direct housing provider.
SC Reentry Initiative
South Carolina state reentry program providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Navigators in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville maintain updated lists of housing options compliant with SC's residency restrictions. South Carolina's buffer zones around schools and parks are strictly enforced.
π Statewide. Columbia and Charleston have most resources. SC's residency restrictions make urban housing very difficult.
Crisis Ministries (SC)
Charleston emergency shelter and transitional housing organization with experience serving individuals with sex offense records. Provides crisis housing, meals, case management, and housing navigation while working to identify longer-term compliant housing in the Charleston metro area.
π Charleston Metro. Emergency housing only. Provides referrals and navigation for longer-term placement.
Bishop Dudley Hospitality House (SD)
Sioux Falls emergency shelter serving individuals including those with sex offense records. South Dakota's largest city has the most housing options for registrants. Crisis staff help connect individuals with transitional housing resources and provide guidance on SD sex offender registration and residency requirements.
π Sioux Falls only. Emergency shelter. Sex offense cases reviewed individually. Provides referrals to SD Reentry.
South Dakota Reentry Services
State-connected reentry program helping individuals with sex offense records find housing in South Dakota. Navigators maintain contacts in Sioux Falls and Rapid City β the only two cities with enough housing stock for registrants. South Dakota's rural nature makes placement outside these cities very difficult.
π Sioux Falls and Rapid City only real options. Rural SD has essentially no resources for registrants.
Dismas House of Nashville
Nashville halfway house with experience accepting individuals with sex offense records. Community-based program providing structured housing, case management, employment support, and connections to Nashville-area sex offense treatment providers. Located in compliance with Tennessee's sex offender residency restriction statute.
π Nashville Metro. Men and women. Fees based on income. Must engage in employment and treatment planning.
Tennessee Reentry Coalition
Statewide Tennessee reentry network with housing navigators experienced in sex-offense-specific placement challenges. Maintains connections with housing providers in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga that accept registrants. Tennessee's residency restrictions are strictly enforced β navigators help map compliant options.
π All four major TN metros have resources. Rural Tennessee is very challenging for registrants.
Volunteers of America Utah
Salt Lake City transitional housing program with experience serving individuals with sex offense records. Provides structured housing with case management, employment support, and connections to Utah-specific sex offense treatment providers. Locations in SLC verified compliant with Utah residency restriction laws.
π Salt Lake Valley only. Sex offense acceptance reviewed individually. Must be committed to treatment participation.
Utah Reentry Initiative
State-connected reentry program helping individuals with sex offense records navigate Utah's housing landscape. Housing navigators maintain updated maps of compliant housing in Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front and can connect clients with housing providers and landlords who accept registrants.
π Wasatch Front (SLC/Ogden/Provo) has most resources. Rural Utah very limited.
Vermont Reentry Network
Statewide Vermont reentry coalition providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Vermont has relatively liberal residency restriction laws compared to most states, but housing stock is extremely limited. Navigators maintain contacts statewide and can connect clients with transitional programs and vetted landlords.
π Vermont has better laws but very limited housing stock. Burlington and Rutland have most options.
Howard Center (VT)
Burlington behavioral health and housing organization that has provided transitional housing services for individuals with sex offense records. Provides case management, mental health support, and housing navigation in Chittenden County. Vermont's largest city offers the best housing options for registrants in the state.
π Chittenden County (Burlington area). Sliding scale fees. Sex offense cases reviewed individually.
CARITAS (VA)
Richmond transitional housing organization that accepts individuals with sex offense records on a case-by-case basis. Provides structured residential programming with case management, employment support, and connections to Virginia sex offense treatment providers. Locations verified compliant with Virginia residency restriction statute.
π Richmond Metro. Men and women. Sex offense acceptance reviewed at intake. Must be engaged in treatment planning.
Virginia Reentry Council
Statewide Virginia reentry coalition with housing navigators experienced in sex-offense-specific housing challenges. Maintains contacts with housing providers in Richmond, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Roanoke that accept registrants. Helps clients navigate Virginia's registration requirements and identify compliant housing.
π All major VA metros covered. Northern Virginia Metro (DC suburbs) is particularly challenging due to density of schools and parks.
Pioneer Human Services (WA)
Seattle transitional housing and employment organization with decades of experience serving individuals with sex offense records. Provides structured residential housing, case management, and employment support. Housing locations verified compliant with Washington state and Seattle municipal sex offender residency requirements.
π King County (Seattle Metro) primary focus. One of Washington's most experienced SO-housing providers.
Washington Reentry Council
Statewide Washington reentry coalition providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Navigators in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma maintain updated lists of compliant housing options. Washington's Level III registrant housing requirements are particularly restrictive β navigators specialize in this population.
π Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane have most resources. Western WA easier than Eastern WA for urban housing.
West Virginia Reentry Council
State-connected reentry program providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records in West Virginia. Navigators in Charleston and Huntington maintain contacts with housing providers statewide. WV's economic challenges and rural nature make housing difficult β contact as early as possible.
π Charleston and Huntington have most resources. WV is largely rural with very limited housing options statewide.
Prestera Center (WV)
Huntington behavioral health and crisis services organization providing housing assistance for individuals with sex offense records who are in crisis or homeless. Case managers help navigate WV's sex offender registration requirements and connect clients with available housing in the Tri-State area (WV/KY/OH border).
π Cabell/Wayne counties. Emergency and transitional housing. Sex offense cases reviewed individually.
The Benedict Center (WI)
Milwaukee nonprofit specifically serving individuals convicted of sex offenses who are reintegrating into the community. One of the few organizations in Wisconsin explicitly focused on this population. Provides housing navigation, case management, and community support. Maintains a vetted network of housing providers for registrants in Milwaukee County.
π Milwaukee only. One of the best SO-specific housing programs in the Midwest. Wait list may apply.
Wisconsin Reentry Initiative
Statewide Wisconsin reentry coalition providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records. Navigators in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay maintain updated lists of compliant housing options. Wisconsin's sex offender registry requirements are strictly enforced β navigators specialize in compliance.
π Milwaukee has the most resources. Madison and Green Bay also have options. Rural WI very limited.
Wyoming Reentry Initiative
State-connected reentry program providing housing navigation for individuals with sex offense records in Wyoming. Wyoming has relatively few residency restrictions at the state level but local ordinances vary. Navigators in Cheyenne and Casper maintain contacts with housing providers willing to accept registrants.
π Cheyenne and Casper have most resources. Wyoming is largely rural β very limited options outside major cities.
Comea Shelter (WY)
Cheyenne emergency shelter providing crisis housing for individuals including those with sex offense records. Wyoming's small population means resources are very limited β Comea is one of the few organizations in the state that will work with registrants in crisis. Provides emergency housing while navigating longer-term options.
π Cheyenne only. Emergency crisis housing. Sex offense cases reviewed individually. Very limited options statewide.
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