Can You Start a Group Home Without a License? YES!
If you’ve been researching how to start a group home, you’ve probably come across a lot of misinformation and unnecessary roadblocks. The biggest myth we hear is:
🔥 “You NEED a license to run a group home!” 🔥
Not true. You can get licensed if you want, but you don’t have to!
A no license group home operates just like any other rental property. Your job is to provide safe and clean housing—just like landlords do across the country.
How to Start a No License Group Home in 3 Simple Steps
1️⃣ Find a Home – Secure a property (owned or rented) that meets basic housing standards.
2️⃣ Market for Tenants – Connect with individuals who need affordable housing.
3️⃣ Manage the Property – Collect rent, maintain the home, and follow landlord-tenant laws.
💡 Still skeptical? Let’s break down some of the most common myths.
Myth #1: “You MUST Have a License to Operate a Group Home”
This is the #1 misconception that holds people back from getting started.
🚫 FALSE! 🚫
While some medical care facilities require licensing, a no license group home is simply rental housing.
✔️ If you were renting out a regular home, would you need a special license? No.
✔️ If your tenants happen to be seniors, veterans, or individuals in recovery, do you need a license? No.
✔️ Does the Federal Fair Housing Act protect you from local discrimination? YES!
💡 Want proof? Check out these cases and legal documents: Click Here for More Info
🎙️ Still don’t believe us? Listen to our podcast interviews, and you’ll notice nobody talks about getting a license—because they didn’t need one!
Myth #2: “It’s Illegal to Operate a No License Group Home in My City”
Many people assume their city prohibits unlicensed group homes, but here’s what’s actually happening:
- It IS illegal to provide medical care that requires a license—without having one.
- It IS NOT illegal to provide housing to individuals who may need care from a third-party agency.
How to Stay Legal
✅ Follow Local Landlord-Tenant Laws – Just like any other rental property.
✅ Outsource Licensed Care – If tenants need medical help, partner with a Home Health Agency instead of providing care yourself.
✅ Know Your Rights – Cities sometimes limit “unrelated occupants” in a home, but these rules can be challenged using Federal Law.
📌 Example: A GOLD COURSE member in Austin, Texas used federal housing laws to override local restrictions—and won! Learn how she did it HERE.
What’s Next? Learn How to Start & Succeed!
Starting a no license group home doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or overwhelming.
✅ Skip the licensing hassle
✅ Follow legal housing rules
✅ Get a guaranteed check every month
🎯 Want step-by-step guidance? Our Gold Course will show you exactly how to start, market, and manage your group home successfully.
