I Would Like to Turn One of My Rental Properties Into a Transitional/recovery House. What Should I Do First?

Question by melissa n: I would like to turn one of my rental properties into a transitional/recovery house. What should I do first?
I am a property owner and up till now, I have been happy to rent the property out. However, I have decided to turn it into a place where women can go to after drug rehab or after exiting corrections. I no longer want it to be a rental. I want it to be acknowledged as a recovery home for young women seeking assistance. How do I legitimately declare it a House of Recovery. Who do I notify of this and how?

Best answer:

Answer by chslaw
The first step would be to check with your local planning commission to see if the property is properly zoned for that type of activity. Then you need to check to see if that type of facility requires any type of licensing or certification. Your best bet is to contact a local attorney because laws vary by state.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!