DSCR Financing for Sober Living & Recovery Housing

Traditional lenders reject sober living homes. We underwrite them as what they are: residential income properties with an operator lease. No tax returns. No personal DTI. Qualify on the property's income.

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as low as 15%Typical Down
600+Credit Score
No W-2Required
$7.5BMarket Size (2026)

The Operator-Lease Underwriting Model

Most banks see "group home" and decline the file. DSCR financing evaluates the property's income — specifically the operator lease or market rent (Form 1007) rental income — to determine if the property qualifies. No personal income documents. No DTI calculation on your salary.

The sober living and recovery housing market is estimated at $7.5 billion in 2026, growing to $10.7 billion by 2030. Opioid settlement funds, expanding Medicaid reimbursements, and outpatient program growth all fuel demand — while financing remains scarce. That's the gap residential DSCR fills.

1

Identify the Property

A residential home with 3-6 bedrooms suitable for sober living. Existing or converting — both work.

2

Structure the Operator Lease

Either you operate it yourself, or you lease to an experienced sober living operator. The lease income demonstrates stable occupancy — DSCR qualifies on market rent (Form 1007).

3

DSCR Qualification

Lenders divide the monthly property income by the mortgage payment. If DSCR ≥ 1.0–1.2×, the property qualifies — regardless of your personal income.

4

Close and Cash Flow

as low as 15% down, 600+ credit, and an operator lease or documented income. Close and collect the operator rent each month.

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We finance recovery housing properties in major metro markets nationwide. Select your city:

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