3.I.27.d. Household expenses

Rule

Residents share in household expenses.

Levels

I

II

III

IV

This rule may apply to all levels. See standard 2.I.27.

Guidance

Functionally equivalent family is a term used to describe a group of unrelated individuals living together as a family. Recovery housing that establishes a functionally equivalent family upholds the characteristics of a single family household and therefore have the right to be sited in single family neighborhoods. This rule is an element can be used to establish that a recovery home is operating as a functionally equivalent family.

Recovery housing residents typically share in household expenses by directly or through a third party benefit paying rent and/or chip in to cover other household expenses.

Evaluation

Do residents share in household expenses?

Evidence

Evidence for upholding this rule should be documented in the resident packet and leadership manual.

Resources

Course Syllabus

  • NARR 3.0 | 3.I.27.d. Household expenses