A Kingdom Living Program

Recovery
Housing

Structured sober living for men and women in Des Moines — rooted in the 12 steps, employment, and community since 2016.

The Program

Kingdom Living's Recovery Housing program provides structured, recovery-focused sober living for men and women throughout Des Moines. Whether you're coming from incarceration, a treatment center, or an unstable living situation — this program gives you the structure, accountability, and community to build a life in recovery.

We require active participation in 12-step recovery and employment while in the program. Our 4-level structure guides you from day one through graduation, with increasing freedoms and responsibilities as you grow.

Before You Apply

Please review the following requirements before submitting your application.

UA Requirement

All applicants must be able to provide a negative UA upon move-in. A positive UA will result in immediate denial of entry into the program.

Sex Offender Registry

Individuals convicted of a sex crime or currently listed on the sex offender registry are not eligible to reside in or be on any Kingdom Living property.

What's Included

Everything you need to build a strong foundation in recovery.

Safe Housing

Structured sober living throughout Des Moines with utilities, beds, kitchen essentials, and cleaning supplies provided.

12-Step Program

Required AA/NA meeting attendance, sponsorship, and step work — for a recovery that lasts.

Employment Support

Employment is required while in the program, as long as mandatory meetings are attended. Various shift schedules accommodated.

Community

Weekly house meetings, house dinners, and a recovery community that walks alongside you every step of the way.

Wi-Fi

All houses have free Wi-Fi available for residents.

Washer & Dryer

Every house has a washer and dryer available for residents to use.

Program Levels

Our 4-level structure guides residents from day one through graduation.

Level 1

Getting Started

  • 30 days in-house residency
  • Employed within 1 week of move-in
  • Sponsor within 2 weeks
  • 4 AA/NA meetings per week
  • Sunday morning house meeting
  • Weekly house meal
  • Zero balance
  • 5 sessions of Thursday Night Alive
$150 move-in · $135–$160/wk · No furloughs · 9pm curfew
Level 2

Building Roots

  • 45 days in-house residency
  • Employed (min. 30 hrs/week)
  • Sponsor (min. 4 contacts/week)
  • 4 AA/NA meetings per week
  • Sunday morning house meeting
  • Weekly house dinner
  • Complete Step 5 with sponsor
  • Must have a home group
$135–$160/wk · 1 furlough/wk · Curfew 10p–11p
Level 3

Growing Strong

  • 90 days in-house residency
  • Employed (min. 30 hrs/week)
  • Sponsor (min. 4 contacts/week)
  • 4 AA/NA meetings per week
  • Sunday morning house meeting
  • Started Step 10 with sponsor
  • Service position in home group
  • 2-week notice before Level 4
$135–$160/wk · 2 furloughs/wk · Curfew 10p–11p
Level 4

Graduation

  • 90 days as a non-resident
  • Employed (min. 30 hrs/week)
  • Sponsor (min. 4 contacts/week)
  • 4 AA/NA meetings per week
  • Complete Steps 10–12
  • Sponsor 1 person
  • Sunday morning house meeting
  • Zero balance
$10/wk · Non-resident · Graduate upon completion!

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step? Fill out the application below.
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FAQs

Single rooms are available but not guaranteed. Room assignments are based on availability at the time of move-in.
We provide each house with twin-size beds, dressers, utilities, kitchen and cooking utensils, toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies.
You will need to bring a phone (if you have one), twin-size bedding, hygiene and laundry items, personal clothing (in moderation), and any personal food items you need. You may bring a small TV, but it is not required.
Please do not bring mini fridges, animals, weapons or knives, or any products containing alcohol (including mouthwash and cough syrup). Only bring what you need — space is shared and storage is limited.
Yes. We accept individuals who are on MAT, including Methadone and Suboxone.
No. There is no upfront cost. Once you're in the house, you'll have time to find employment and you have 30 days to get caught up on your program fees.
The Live-Outs program is for individuals who already have stable housing but want the accountability and community of Kingdom Living — without the residential requirements. It costs $35/week. Visit our Live-Outs page to learn more and apply.
We can typically accommodate 1st shift, 3rd shift, and overnight jobs. However, 2nd shift does not work with our program schedule, and out-of-town work is not allowed.
Yes, all houses have free Wi-Fi.
No. You will be required to provide a negative UA upon moving in. If your UA is positive, you will not be able to move in.
After submitting your application, our admissions team will review it and be in contact with you. Placement depends on availability and program fit.
Yes, someone can assist you in filling out the application, but the applicant must be the one entering the program.
Yes, every house has one washer and one dryer available for residents.

Resources

Download our full House Rules and Program Levels document.

House Rules + Levels

Questions?

Reach out to our admissions team — we're here to help.

admissions@kingdomlivingia.com