Operator of Revision House warns licensed sober‑living beds at risk over delayed county payments

Reginald James, managing partner and founder of Revision House — a Department of Consumer Affairs‑licensed cooperative sober‑living facility — told Hudson County commissioners on July 17 that delayed county contracting and irregular bed fills have imperiled the house’s finances.

James said the facility met state and vendor requirements and that it previously housed COVID‑impacted clients under a temporary contract, but subsequent county procurement and contract delays left beds empty and revenue short. “We did contact the Law Department and verbally — I mean by e-mail in March, and then formally in April and they have responded,” James said. He reported staff-level outreach but asked the Board to resolve outstanding payment and contracting issues to preserve the licensed beds.

Commissioner William O’Dea and Commissioner Walker (who toured the facility) said they would help press administration staff to move the proposals along and ensure a revenue stream that allows the facility to continue operating.

Why it matters: James said Revision House is the only licensed Class‑F cooperative sober‑living facility in Hudson County and that losing it would reduce the county’s capacity for supervised recovery housing. He asked for clarity on contracts, prompt payments, and a county commitment to ensure licensed beds remain available to serve people leaving treatment or incarcerated settings.

What’s next: Administration told James proposals were under review and staff would pursue an agreement to stabilize payments; the Board asked the administration to report back.