Are you a single mom or know one? Is one of your biggest dreams going back to school or completing an additional degree? Do you need a place to live that's affordable and can support you in your goals?

criteria

Below is a list of the general criteria required for living at The House Next Door. We try to be as flexible and accommodating as possible, recognizing that each mother comes with her own unique set of circumstances. If you have questions or wonder if you are eligible, we encourage you to contact the Mikaela Rios, House Manager at: house.manager.thnd@gmail.com.

Mothers must be 18 or fully emancipated at time of residence. Children must be 8 years old or younger at time of initial residence. Two children maximum preferred, per mother.
Mothers must be enrolled at least part-time, working toward their degree. This can include working to complete a GED, technical/trade degree, or higher education degree (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's). At least part of the classes must be on a physical campus — additional classes may be taken online.
Mothers are expected to maintain a 2.0+ GPA
Both mother and child(ren) must be current on school required vaccines. Mothers are responsible for providing any health insurance needs. A copy of child(ren)’s vaccinations will be required prior to move-in.
If mother has a prior addiction, she must be in recovery for a minimum of 6 months prior to applying.
All residents must agree to abide by The House rules (NO smoking, NO drugs, NO alcohol, NO pets, NO overnight guests).

Costs

Rent is FREE!
Each family pays $80 a month to cover their share of the utilities (water, gas, electric, sewer, trash/recycling) and to cover trash bags and light bulbs.
Each family covers the costs of their own food, insurance, and any personal expenses.

application process

Download and complete the application (below). You can submit it via email to house.manager.thnd@gmail.com OR you can mail it to or drop it off at The House Next Door office. As a part of the application, you will need to review The House Rules (below).
The Director will contact you to find out more about your goals and current education program. The Director will also set up a time for you to come to the office for an interview and tour of The House Next Door. The interview and tour usually takes about 1 hour.
After your interview, the Interview Committee will decide if you meet the necessary criteria and can move on to the next steps of the application process.
The Director will put you in contact with the House Manager to complete the in-take paperwork and anything else necessary prior to move-in.
Upon completion of all your paperwork, the Board will review everything and decide if you will be a good fit for The House Next Door.
The Director will contact you to give you the decision of the Board. You should know within a few days to one week. If you are accepted to live at The House Next Door, the Director will set up a time for you to move in and complete the move-in paperwork. If you need any furnishings for your room, the Director will work on finding these and setting them up prior to your move-in date.

COVID-19 CHANGES to OUR APPLication process

There are a few changes to our process due to COVID-19:

Applications are encouraged to be submitted via email to: house.manager.thnd@gmail.com
Move-in procedures have changed and will be discussed individually with applicants who reach this point in our application process.
COVID-19 protocols and safety measures are posted and being taken at The House. Please know that some of the rules, expectations, and general cleaning chores have changed to align with CDC guidelines.

OPENINGS

We currently have NO openings.

The House Next Door does not discriminate its applicants based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious preference.