House Rules

 All Ionia Reentry homes operate as independent living residences for veterans and other eligible adults, adhering to consistent standards that ensure safety, accountability, and compliance with North Carolina housing regulations. 

IONIA Reentry is committed to providing safe, structured, and supportive residential environments for veterans and other eligible adults. Our homes operate with consistent standards to promote stability, accountability, and long-term independence. All residents are expected to follow house rules and program requirements to ensure a positive and safe environment for everyone.

All residents at IONIA Reentry homes agree to uphold the following standards:

• Residents must be able to live independently without the need for medical, personal, or clinical care.
   
• Maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free environment.
   
• Comply with parole, probation, or court-ordered conditions, if applicable.
   
• Observe curfews and quiet hours.
   
• No on-site medical, nursing, or personal care services are provided. Only reminders and schedule assistance.
   
• Violence, weapons, or illegal activity are strictly prohibited.
   
• Guest access is restricted according to house policies.
   

Failure to comply with these standards may result in termination of residency.

IONIA Reentry operates in full accordance with HUD, state, and local housing regulations. Our housing programs are designed to:

• Support independent living and stability
   
• Promote accountability and structure
   
• Ensure fair housing compliance, including nondiscrimination and equal opportunity standards.

This ensures that all residents have access to housing that is safe, equitable, and supportive, and that our programs meet regulatory expectations for partners and funding agencies.

Residents referred under the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) must meet additional eligibility and compliance requirements:

• Must meet standard IONIA Reentry residency requirements
   
• Comply with all supervision conditions set by both sending and receiving states
   
• Follow all house rules, curfews, and accountability standards
   
• Maintain independent living capacity without on-site medical or personal care
   
• Be approved by both the referring agency and IONIA Reentry prior to placement
   

Noncompliance may result in termination of residence.

House Rules – At a Glance

For easy reference, all residents are expected to:

• Live in a safe, structured, and supportive environment
   
• Maintain independence
   
• Remain drug- and alcohol-free
   
• Comply with supervision and court requirements
   
• Follow curfews, quiet hours, and guest restrictions
   
• Avoid violence, weapons, and illegal activity
   
• Understand that failure to comply may result in corrective action