Affordable shared housing · Texas

A safe place to land, and a place to stay.

Stags Community Living is affordable, dignity-first shared housing for seniors, veterans, and neighbors rebuilding stability. Furnished rooms, utilities included, and a community that welcomes you as you are.

$800
Permanent · monthly
$200
Transitional · weekly
24hr
Application response
0
Judgment, ever
I.Our purpose

Housing that treats people as people.

Stable shelter is the foundation of every other kind of stability — health, work, sobriety, family, dignity. And yet the people who need it most often face the least welcome. We started Stags Community Living to change that, one house at a time.

Our homes are ordinary neighborhoods, ordinary streets. Furnished rooms. Utilities included. Shared kitchens where dinner smells like home. Rules that keep everyone safe. And rent priced so that Social Security, SSDI, disability, VA benefits, or a first paycheck are enough — because they should be.

We don't ask for perfect credit. We don't require perfect pasts. We ask for honesty, respect, and a willingness to be a good neighbor. That's the whole application.

Dignity, not charity

You are a resident, not a case. This is your home, on your terms, with the same rights and expectations as any other tenant.

Shared, but private

Furnished bedroom is yours. Kitchen, living room, and community are shared with a small handful of neighbors — usually 3 to 6 per house.

Sustainable pricing

Rent is priced against real fixed-income budgets: Social Security, SSDI, disability, VA, and housing assistance are all welcome as verification.

Second chances

Records, recovery, re-entry — those are chapters, not verdicts. We look at who you are today and where you're going next.

II.Who we serve

Neighbors we welcome.

If you're on a fixed income, rebuilding, or just need somewhere honest and affordable — there's likely a room here for you.

Seniors, 55+

Fixed-income housing on quiet streets. Meaningful neighbors instead of a facility. Rent that fits a Social Security check.

Veterans

Furnished rooms priced for VA benefits, HUD-VASH, and SSVF. We know the paperwork, and we're glad to help you through it.

Sober living

Sober houses with clear expectations, peer accountability, and stable rent. Recovery-friendly neighbors, no clinical overlay.

Re-entry & second chances

Housing that doesn't ask you to hide your history. If you're rebuilding after incarceration, you're welcome to apply.

III.Housing options

Two ways to make a home here.

Whether you need a room for a few weeks or a lease you can settle into, we price both to fit what you actually earn.

Short-term

Transitional

Week-to-week stay while you get on your feet, wait for benefits to start, or work through a program.

$200/ week
Pay as you go
  • Furnished bed in a shared room
  • All utilities included
  • Same-week move-in when a bed is open
  • Roll into a permanent room anytime
  • Referrals from caseworkers welcome
  • No credit check to enter
IV.What's included

Everything you need from day one.

Your own key

Private furnished bedroom you can lock. Your space, your rules, your rest.

Furnished from arrival

Bed, linens, dresser, and a chair. Move in with a duffel bag — everything else is here.

Utilities included

Water, electric, gas, and heat all rolled into one flat rent. No surprise bills.

Wi-Fi throughout

Reliable internet in every room so you can work, apply for jobs, or stay in touch with family.

Safe, clean, well-kept

Weekly cleaning of shared spaces, maintenance handled quickly, and a manager who actually answers.

Neighbors, not strangers

Small houses of 3–6 residents. You'll know who's in the kitchen. You'll know their story if you ask.

V.How it works

From application to home, in three steps.

i

Tell us your story

Fill out the short form below or call us. We ask about your situation, timeline, and what you need — not for perfection.

ii

We respond in 24 hours

A real person — not a bot — reviews your application and calls or emails back within a day, seven days a week.

iii

Move in when you're ready

Once we find your fit, you can move in as soon as the same week. Bring what you have; we'll cover the rest.

VI.Who can apply

Simple eligibility, honest expectations.

Our doors are wide open, and our expectations are clear. We keep the requirements to what actually matters for a stable, safe, respectful household.

We accept Social Security, SSDI, VA benefits, HUD-VASH, SSVF, disability, TANF, employment income, and family support. If you're not sure whether your situation qualifies — apply anyway. We'll tell you what we can.

VII.Questions

Things people often ask.

Do I need a credit check or background check?
No credit check to apply. We do a basic background review for the safety of the household, but a record does not disqualify you. We read the whole story, not just a line item.
What if I only have Social Security or SSDI?
That's exactly who we're built for. Our $800/month permanent rate is designed to fit a Social Security, SSDI, or VA disability check with room left for food, medicine, and life. We can verify benefits directly with your caseworker if that's easier.
Is this sober living? Do I need to be in recovery?
Some of our houses are sober living, some are not — you tell us what you need on the application. Sober houses have peer accountability and a clear no-substances policy. All houses are drug-free; alcohol policies vary by location.
How private is my bedroom, really?
Your permanent room is yours, with a door that locks and a key that belongs to you. Common spaces — kitchen, living room, bathrooms in most houses — are shared. Transitional beds share a room with one or two others.
Can I bring furniture, pets, or my kids?
Rooms come furnished, but small personal items are welcome. Pets and children are handled case-by-case and depend on the specific house — mention them on the application and we'll match you accordingly. Some homes are family-friendly, most are adults-only.
What if I get evicted or lose my income?
Talk to us. Really. Before it becomes a crisis, we can often work with you on a payment plan, help you connect with rental assistance, or move you to a lower-cost option. We'd rather work through it than start an eviction.
Where are your houses located?
We currently operate in Texas, with houses in the DFW metroplex, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. Our locations shift as we acquire and open new homes — mention your preferred city on the application and we'll show you what's available.
Is this a nonprofit? Are you religious?
Stags is a mission-driven private housing operator — not a nonprofit, not religiously affiliated. We keep rent affordable by keeping overhead low and staying transparent. What we ask of residents is respect and honesty, not belief.
VIII.Apply for housing

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