THWV

West Virginia

Transitional Home Requirements

Official State Website

Licensing Agency

Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC)

License: Recovery Residence

Key Requirements & Qualifications

3 items
  • 1

    Must be a single-family, drug-free, and alcohol-free residential dwelling unit.

  • 2

    Offered or advertised as a residence that provides a drug-free and alcohol-free living environment for promoting sustained, long-term recovery from substance use disorder.

  • 3

    Required to register with the WV Office of Health Facilities and Licensure.

Governing Law & Regulatory Code

W. Va. Code §§16-59-1, et seq. and W. Va. Code of State Rules §§69-15-1, et seq.View Official Text

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Official State Resource

Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.

Open Official Website

https://oig.wv.gov/recovery-residence

Fees & Costs

$250.00 initial application fee

Getting Started Checklist

Research state-specific requirements
Contact the licensing agency
Complete required training/education
Pass background checks
Secure appropriate facility/location
Obtain liability insurance
Submit license application
Pass facility inspection

Important Notice

Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.