Community Transitional Home Application & Agreement | Mecklenburg County, NC
The Sheriff’s House Transitional Housing Program resources include an application and resident agreement for a voluntary, grant-funded residential transition program operated by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office for eligible individuals leaving detention. Together, the documents outline the application process, eligibility considerations, participant goals, program expectations, and rules for a structured, substance-free temporary housing environment for up to 90 days.
How to use it
Agencies can use these documents as examples when designing a structured intake and resident agreement process for transitional housing participants. The application can help assess participant background, goals, and support networks, while the resident contract can inform policies related to program participation, safety, housing expectations, independent living responsibilities, and grounds for dismissal.
Who might use it
This resource may be useful for sheriff’s offices, jail reentry teams, detention centers, and community partners developing or refining transitional housing programs for people returning from incarceration. It may also support program staff who need sample application questions, participant agreements, house rules, and expectations for residents in a reentry housing setting.