# TDCJ AHR Directory & Apartments Explained | FFA | Felon Friendly Apartments

> The gap we fill: the TDCJ Alternative Housing Resource directory covers group facilities, only seven RRCs exist statewide, and no bridge to apartments.

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Last-Modified: 2026-07-20

GUIDE

# Why the TDCJ AHR Directory Covers Group Housing, Not Apartments

The gap we fill: the TDCJ Alternative Housing Resource directory covers group facilities, only seven RRCs exist statewide, and no bridge to apartments.

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The gap we fill: the TDCJ Alternative Housing Resource directory covers group facilities, only seven RRCs exist statewide, and no bridge to apartments.

## What this guide covers

-   AHR directory scope
-   Seven RRCs statewide
-   No bridge to apartments except locating

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## Background

Explain the gap the service fills. (Reentry renter wants to know why the AHR directory won’t find an apartment.)

## What matters most

-   **AHR directory scope.** Understanding this piece typically has the largest single effect on approval odds.
-   **Seven RRCs statewide.** Two identical applicants can get different answers at different properties for this reason.
-   **No bridge to apartments except locating.** Preparation cuts down on repeated applications and burned fees.

## Honest expectations

We are direct with renters about what this record type does and does not open. Where a situation is a near-universal hard stop, we say so up front rather than collect an application fee. Where a property will genuinely review, we identify it so you spend your one application well.

## What to do next

1.  Pull your own screening report so you know what a landlord will see. See 
    
    how to check your own background before you apply
    
    [/guide/how-to-check-your-own-background-before-you-apply/ →](/guide/how-to-check-your-own-background-before-you-apply/)
    
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2.  Line up certified dispositions from the county clerk and any completion documentation.
3.  Have income verification ready — most Texas apartments want gross monthly income at 3x rent.
4.  Get a pre-screened shortlist before you apply blind.

## Related

-   Reentry Housing
    
    [/reentry-housing/ →](/reentry-housing/)
    
-   Moving From A Tdcj Facility To An Independent Apartment
    
    [/guide/moving-from-a-tdcj-facility-to-an-independent-apartment/ →](/guide/moving-from-a-tdcj-facility-to-an-independent-apartment/)
    

RELATED SERVICE

## Reentry Housing: Halfway House to Apartment

We bridge renters leaving TDCJ facilities into independent apartments — the gap the TDCJ AHR directory does not cover.

See who reviews this record →

[/reentry-housing/ →](/reentry-housing/)

## Common Questions

Does the TDCJ AHR directory list apartments?

No; it covers group facilities, not independent apartment leases.

How many reentry centers does Texas have?

Only seven TDCJ-contracted residential reentry centers statewide.

Who bridges reentry to an apartment?

A licensed locator; there's no official bridge otherwise.

## Related Guides

### Income and Employment Proof for Reentry Renters

What reentry renters need for income screening: 3x rent verification, employment proof, and a VASH voucher note for veterans, plus how to prepare.

Read guide →

[Income and Employment Proof for Reentry Renters →](/guide/income-and-employment-proof-for-reentry-renters/)

### Moving From a TDCJ Facility to an Independent Apartment

The reentry-to-apartment path mapped: the steps, timing, documentation, and how pre-screening can start while you're still inside.

Read guide →

[Moving From a TDCJ Facility to an Independent Apartment →](/guide/moving-from-a-tdcj-facility-to-an-independent-apartment/)

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