White Feather Reentry
(formally Fresh Start Housing)
Clean & Sober Shared Living
in Western Washington
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Houses / Rent
Living room area of one of the houses.
Our Houses
We currently provides high quality living quarters in many houses in the Pierce county area with bed space for approximatly 150 beds. Houses approved by DOC are added as needed. There are plans in the works for acquiring houses in some of the surrounding counties. Some of our homes were built in the 1890s and all of them have been refurbished to accommodate the new residents.
At this time we accept only men residents. Lesta is in the process of obtaining a house that be used for women residents.
Each house has a resident manager who typically trades rent for management duties.
Rent Information
Applying for Bed Space
1) To apply for bed space a "Rental Application" must be filled out and sent to White Feather Reentry LLC, attn: Lesta Rogers for consideration. [See the Contact Us tab for the address.] If the individual requesting bed space is currently under community supervision, the Authorization For Release of Information form must be filled out, signed, and returned with the application.
There is assistance available from the Veterans Administration (VA) for individuals who have served in the U.S. military. Be sure to let us know on your application if you are a veteran.
2) Also a "Rental Agreement" must be filled out, signed, and returned with the application. Included in this agreement is a copy of the House Rules form, Term of Eviction form, and a Consent for Alcohol/Drug Testing form.
Click for download & print version: Rental Application Rental Agreement
NOTE: Do NOT mail your completed applications to the address noted on the forms. Please use our new address shown under the Contact Us tab.
House Rules
All residents must abide by these house rules as well as any other listed in the rental agreement or eviction will occur.
Terms of Eviction
If you are evicted for any reason, you will be escorted from your room by either the house manager and/or the owner. There you will pack your belongings, turn in your keys, and be escorted from the premises. Your household items may be stored for later pickup if you do not have a way to transport them. These items will be stored no more than two weeks unless special arrangements have been made. No unused rent will be refunded.
Testing for Drug/Alcohol Use
Because this is a drug and alcohol free housing environment, residents must sign and agree to random alcohol/drug tests while residing at any of the White Feather Reentry houses. The tests are processed by Lesta Rogers and if there is a dispute of the test results an outside lab will perform an independent test of the sample. These house UAs are in addition to any DOC UAs that are done. If a UA test is found to be positive for drug activity the resident's CCO will be notified. The CCO will recommend appropriate action.
Strict rules for drug and alcohol use are enforced for public safety as well as the safety of other residents.
We currently provides high quality living quarters in many houses in the Pierce county area with bed space for approximatly 150 beds. Houses approved by DOC are added as needed. There are plans in the works for acquiring houses in some of the surrounding counties. Some of our homes were built in the 1890s and all of them have been refurbished to accommodate the new residents.
At this time we accept only men residents. Lesta is in the process of obtaining a house that be used for women residents.
Each house has a resident manager who typically trades rent for management duties.
Rent Information
- Rent ranges from $250 to $500.
- A onetime $200 non-refundable move-in fee covers holding a space, bedding, and cleanup.
- The term of tenancy runs month to month with the rent due by the 6th of each month.
- There is a $15 late fee for rent paid after the due date.
- Rooms accommodating one to four residents are available. Residents share kitchens,bathrooms, and living rooms in each house.
- A written 14 day notice of intent to vacate is requested.
Applying for Bed Space
1) To apply for bed space a "Rental Application" must be filled out and sent to White Feather Reentry LLC, attn: Lesta Rogers for consideration. [See the Contact Us tab for the address.] If the individual requesting bed space is currently under community supervision, the Authorization For Release of Information form must be filled out, signed, and returned with the application.
There is assistance available from the Veterans Administration (VA) for individuals who have served in the U.S. military. Be sure to let us know on your application if you are a veteran.
2) Also a "Rental Agreement" must be filled out, signed, and returned with the application. Included in this agreement is a copy of the House Rules form, Term of Eviction form, and a Consent for Alcohol/Drug Testing form.
Click for download & print version: Rental Application Rental Agreement
NOTE: Do NOT mail your completed applications to the address noted on the forms. Please use our new address shown under the Contact Us tab.
House Rules
All residents must abide by these house rules as well as any other listed in the rental agreement or eviction will occur.
- Each resident must sign a house rule agreement.
- Each resident agrees to a 30-day probationary period, beginning on the first day of tenancy.
- Attendance at monthly house meetings is required. These meetings are held to address current and potential situations important to all residents.
- Each room is fitted with a lock; residents are responsible for their own security.
- Residents are responsible for the cleanliness of their assigned rooms. A weekly house cleaning schedule for the common areas, both inside and outside of the house, is posted and all residents are expected to participate in this schedule.
- All residents must sign in/out on the sign in/out board in each house when spending the night away from the house or changing work hours. A valid contact number must be provided when spending the night away from the house.
- No show / no call for 48 hours will result in eviction. Residents must provide a valid copy of a DOC trip permit or sign-out with the resident manager for permission to extend this past the 48 hour period.
- Guests are welcome and should enter through the front entrances only. Living room areas are the only valid visiting areas in the houses. No overnight guests are allowed under any conditions.
- No smoking is allowed in the residents rooms.
- No pets are allowed!
- The resident manager reserves the right to open and investigate occupied rooms if there is any suspicion of drug, alcohol, smoking in the rooms, or non resident in the room.
Terms of Eviction
If you are evicted for any reason, you will be escorted from your room by either the house manager and/or the owner. There you will pack your belongings, turn in your keys, and be escorted from the premises. Your household items may be stored for later pickup if you do not have a way to transport them. These items will be stored no more than two weeks unless special arrangements have been made. No unused rent will be refunded.
Testing for Drug/Alcohol Use
Because this is a drug and alcohol free housing environment, residents must sign and agree to random alcohol/drug tests while residing at any of the White Feather Reentry houses. The tests are processed by Lesta Rogers and if there is a dispute of the test results an outside lab will perform an independent test of the sample. These house UAs are in addition to any DOC UAs that are done. If a UA test is found to be positive for drug activity the resident's CCO will be notified. The CCO will recommend appropriate action.
Strict rules for drug and alcohol use are enforced for public safety as well as the safety of other residents.
