Calhoun County adopts amended regulations for recovery residences and sober-living homes

Calhoun County commissioners on March 12 adopted amended regulations governing recovery residences, sober-living homes and halfway houses.

The change was presented as a resolution by Jonathan Gaddy and adopted after a motion from Commissioner Henderson and a second from Commissioner Wilson. County Attorney Julie Borrelli summarized key amendments discussed at the meeting, including provisions allowing a higher tenant-to-restroom ratio and a new prohibition on storing private resident information by providers.

The commission voted unanimously to adopt the amended regulations; the resolution is filed with the commission. The record does not specify further implementation timelines, enforcement mechanisms or whether the amendments alter licensing or inspection protocols.