The process
From first call to move-in.
Six steps. Straightforward paperwork. Call for a realistic timeline.
The process
From first call to move-in.
Six straightforward steps. Timing depends on scheduling the walkthrough, the background check and the reference call. Call for a realistic timeline.
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1
Reach out
Call or email to let us know you're interested.
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2
Screening
A background check and a short conversation about your situation.
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3
See the house
Watch the video tour, look through photos, or visit in person.
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4
Reference call
A quick call to a reference you provide.
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5
Paperwork
Once approved, pay the $250 community fee, get set up in the payment system, and sign the agreement.
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6
Move in
Bring your things. The room is already furnished.
Step by step
What to expect at each step.
Step one, express interest
It starts with a phone call to (469) 503-6007 or a message through the contact page. Joyce, our house manager, answers. This first conversation is short and practical: what you are looking for, when you need it, and whether a shared home is the right fit for your situation.
You do not need paperwork in hand to make this call. If you are a case manager, a discharge planner, or a family member calling on someone's behalf, that is welcome too. Most first calls take ten or fifteen minutes.
Step two, screening and a background check
Next comes a short intake call and a background check. The intake call is a conversation, not an interview with a scorecard. Eligibility is confirmed during that call rather than published as a checklist, because every situation has context that a list cannot hold.
The screening looks at conduct and at whether someone can live well alongside other adults in a shared home. Expect it to take a day or two, depending on how quickly the check clears.
Step three, see the house on video or in photos
Before anyone commits, they get to see the place. There is a video tour of the house you can watch on your own time, and photos of the living room, the remodeled kitchen, and the exterior. Watch it twice. Send it to whoever is helping you decide.
For people coming from another city, a hospital bed, or a situation where travel is hard, the video walkthrough is often all that is needed to feel confident about the move.
Step four, an in-person tour on request
If you would rather stand in the room, we arrange an in-person tour. You will see the shared spaces, the kitchen, the bathrooms, and the room itself, and you can ask about the everyday things that are hard to read off a page: noise, routines, parking, and how people share the house.
Tours are scheduled by phone and usually happen within a few days. The house is in Northeast Dallas near Lakewood and White Rock Lake, and directions are shared once a tour is set.
Step five, a reference call
You provide one reference and we make a short call. A case manager, a social worker, a former landlord, an employer, or a family member all work. The call is brief and confirms that someone who knows you can speak to how you live day to day.
If you are working with an agency, this step often takes an hour rather than a day, because the person we need to reach is already expecting the call.
Step six, the community fee and payment setup
Once you are approved, the $250 community fee is due at move-in, and you are set up in the payment system for the monthly $750. Getting into the payment system early means the first month is straightforward and everyone knows what is due and when.
The fee is one time. It is not a rolling charge and it is not a deposit that reappears later under another name.
Step seven, paperwork and moving in
The agreement is signed, and then you move in. The room is already furnished, so the practical list is short: clothes, documents, medication, and the personal things that make a room yours.
Timing depends on scheduling the walkthrough, the background check and the reference call. Call for a realistic timeline. If a background check or a reference is slow, it can take a little longer, and if a bed is needed urgently, say so on the first call so the timeline can be worked accordingly.
There are 4 rooms in the house and 3 beds are open now. Call (469) 503-6007 to start, or send a message and we will get back to you.
Questions
Common questions.
What's included in the $750 a month?
Everything. All utilities, a furnished room, WiFi, washer and dryer, kitchen access, cable and streaming, and house supplies. One rate, no separate bills.
Are there any other costs?
One $250 community fee, due at move-in. Nothing after that beyond the monthly rate.
How do I know if I qualify?
Eligibility is confirmed during a short intake call. Give us a ring at (469) 503-6007 and we'll walk through your situation together.
Where is the house?
Northeast Dallas, near Lakewood and White Rock Lake. It's a walkable neighborhood with public transportation nearby. We share the exact address once a tour is scheduled.
Can I see the house before I commit?
Yes. There's a full video tour on this page, photos available on request, and in-person tours by appointment.
Do you take referrals from case managers or agencies?
Yes. The Argo House welcomes referrals from case managers, hospitals and agencies. Call and we'll move quickly.
Is this a treatment program or sober living facility?
No. The Argo House is permitted supportive shared housing through the Dallas Boarding House Department. It is not a treatment program, not a licensed care facility, and not a recovery residence.
Are beds available right now?
Yes, 3 beds are open. Availability moves quickly, so call to confirm.