Our Philosophy
We believe everyone deserves safe, stable, and affordable housing. Our eligibility criteria aren’t meant to exclude anyone—they’re designed to make sure each resident enters an environment that supports lasting success.
Who We Welcome
Resident criteria:
- We make housing accessible: no credit checks, no large deposits, no utility bills, and no furnishing costs.
- Age 18 or older
- Ability to safely participate in shared living without posing a risk to self or others
- Independent daily living skills, including hygiene, meals, and basic self-care
- Medical stability, or active engagement with outside providers for ongoing health needs
- Negative UA test at intake and agreement to random testing
- Commitment to sobriety, including abstaining from THC and CBD. Minimum 30 days of sobriety encouraged prior to move-in.
- Active recovery participation for those in recovery.
- Background checks are reviewed with care and fairness
- Registered sex offenders, violent crimes and arson are reviewed individually with attention to safety and fit.
We understand recovery isn’t always a straight line. If setbacks occur, our focus is on safety, re-engagement, and support.
Life in Our Homes
- Shared living built on cooperation and mutual respect
- Weekly house meetings to strengthen accountability and community
- Rotating chores to keep our homes clean, welcoming and promote accountability.
- Purpose requirement: within 30 days, residents are expected to be working, enrolled in school, or engaged in community service
- Prescribed and over-the-counter medications are permitted but must be stored in personal lockboxes. Residents using MAT must be actively engaged with an outside provider.
- Relapse is addressed with safety, dignity, and a structured re-engagement plan.
- Each house is gender-specific
Structure may feel challenging at first, but it’s what helps recovery take root and grow.
How to Apply
- Apply – Complete a short form or have your case manager refer you
- Interview & Intake – We’ll meet to learn your goals and review expectations
- Move In – Join a supportive home and begin your structured recovery
Every application is handled with dignity and respect. Our goal is to balance safety with second chances.
Our Commitment
Our goal is your long-term recovery and success. At Desert Bloom Housing, we combine structure with compassion so every resident has the opportunity to rebuild their life.
Ready to take the next step?
Desert Bloom Housing operates in alignment with WAQRR standards and is actively preparing for Level II certification. We are committed to fair access to housing and do not discriminate.