Q: Will I have to follow rules or
regulations while in an RPH
program?
A: Yes. Each RPH provider has rules
and regulations regarding curfews,
basic house rules, and expectations of
behavior. Recovery residences will have
requirements regarding substance
abuse treatment. All rules and
regulations will be explained to
residents upon their arrival and
provided to them in writing.
Q: I am an employee of DCS, the
Department of Corrections, or the
Accountability Courts of Georgia.
How can I request RPH placement
for an individual under my
supervision?
A: Your request must be submitted
through the online forms available to
DCS, GDC, and CACJ employees.
Please email [email protected] if
you need assistance regarding linkage
to the appropriate form.
HOW TO BECOME AN
RPH PROVIDER
Q: I am interested in becoming an
active provider. How do I apply?
A: There are two application cycles per
year, one in Spring and one in Fall. The
schedule for the application cycle is as
follows:
●
March
(Spring)
and
September (Fall) - Complete
the Intent to Apply form. The
DCS Housing website will be
updated with a link to the
form from March 1 - March 31
and September 1 - September
30.
●
April (Spring) and October
(Fall) - Attend an RPH
Application
Training
Workshop. Several training
sessions
will
be
held
throughout the state, so you
can attend the one most
convenient to you. A webinar
will also be available if you
cannot attend in person.
Registration links will be
provided to you via email after
you submit your Intent to
Apply.
●
May (Spring) and November
(Fall) - Submit your RPH
application. The deadline is
the final day of the month.
Q: What are the requirements for
RPH properties?
A: RPH applicants must provide a deed
or current lease for their property(s). If
property(s) are leased, verification from
the property owner(s) approving the
use of each property for RPH is
required. Applicants must also provide
verification that each property is zoned
appropriately according to local zoning
and housing standards. Please refer to
Section 13 (Habitability Standards) of
the RPH Guidelines for all standards
regarding
bedrooms,
bathrooms,
square footage, living conditions, and
safety.
Q: How do I know if my property is
zoned correctly?
A: Every locality (county and/or city) has
zoning codes which can differ based
on your property location, zoning type,
services offered, number of residents,
or other factors. Contact your local
planning/zoning
authority
to
determine the specific requirements
for your property/properties. The RPH
Zoning Compliance Form is available
for download on the DCS Housing
website. RPH applicants must obtain
written verification of zoning by
providing a signed RPH Zoning
Compliance Form, OR a letter from
your local zoning/planning office on
their official letterhead confirming that
the property/properties (addresses
must be included) are properly zoned
for RPH purposes.
Q: Do I have to be a nonprofit
organization to apply?
A: No. RPH applicants can be nonprofit,
for-profit, or sole proprietors.
Q: What paperwork will I need to
submit for my organization upon
initial application?
A: Depending on your organization
type, you will need to submit the
following:
●
Nonprofit organizations must
provide
their
501(c)(3)
tax-exemption determination
letter and registration with
the Secretary of State.
●
For-profit organizations must
provide registration with the
Secretary of State.
●
Sole proprietors must register
with the Georgia Department
of Revenue as a sole
proprietor and obtain a
business license.
Q: What compensation will I
receive?
A: $750 - $850 per person (depending
on the individual’s tier level) per month
for up to six (6) months.
Q: How will I be compensated?
All invoices are created, signed, and
processed
electronically
through
Docusign. Funds are dispersed via
direct deposit.
Q: Am I required to have a house
manager?
A: No, unless your facility houses 10 or
more sex offenders. If your facility
houses 9 or fewer sex offenders, on-call
staff must be available to residents on
a 24/7 basis. Within any RPH facility, a
person in this position could be
beneficial in assisting the grantee with
the most efficient operation of the
program.
Q: I and/or members of my staff have
previously been convicted of a
felony. Can I become an RPH
provider?
A: Yes, in some cases. Please refer to
Section 5 of the RPH Guidelines for
requirements regarding background
checks for grantees and staff. RPH
applicants and staff members with
prior convictions for sexual offenses are
not eligible.
Q: I would like to provide housing for
sex offenders. Are there any
additional requirements?
A: Yes. Please refer to Section 10 of the
RPH Guidelines.
Q: Where can I download the RPH
Application?
A: The RPH Application is revised as
needed prior to each application cycle,
and thus is not available for download.
The application packet is provided to
applicants during the RPH Application
Workshops.
The goal of the Reentry Partnership
Housing program (RPH) is to provide
short-term housing assistance to help
stabilize an individual under supervision’s
reentry process to enhance their ability to
remain crime free.
For more information on becoming a
reentry housing provider, please click here
to be redirected to a Google Site
maintained by the DCS Housing Unit.