Veteran-Led. Relationship-Driven. · Connecting People, Properties, and Housing Opportunities.
Connecting Housing Needs With Housing Opportunities.
Preferred Housing Network connects adults seeking independent shared housing with property owners, housing operators and community referral professionals. We begin by understanding local housing needs, then develop appropriate housing resources around them.
Identify housing needs
We begin by understanding local housing demand through referral professionals and community agencies — before acquiring properties.
Verify housing resources
Every property is individually confirmed for lawful use, occupancy, safety and readiness before any referral is made.
Connect people to homes
We match appropriate housing inquiries with verified independent shared housing — fairly, lawfully and individually.
Who PHN serves
Four ways to engage with the network
Whether you need housing, refer people to housing, operate housing, or own property — there's a path into the network.
Residents Seeking Housing
Adults looking for affordable independent shared housing — veterans, working adults, returning citizens, older adults and people transitioning from shelters or institutions.
Find HousingAgencies & Referral Partners
Case managers, social workers, veteran organizations, reentry professionals and community agencies referring people to verified housing.
For AgenciesShared-Housing Operators
Operators of independent, nonmedical shared housing looking to fill vacancies through a vetted referral network.
Become a Housing PartnerLandlords & Property Owners
Owners of suitable properties interested in stable tenancy through a professional referral and screening process.
List Your PropertyWhere we operate
Three initial markets
PHN expands deliberately. New markets are added only after referral sources, regulatory conditions and operator relationships are validated.
Flint, Michigan
First operating-property priority
Confirmed property in private inventory
1651 N. Chevrolet Avenue, Flint, MI 48504 — recorded as a confirmed property. Bed count, room rate, vacancy and authorized occupancy are not published pending individual confirmation and lawful-use review.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Expansion / referral market
Referral network forming
Referral sources, operator relationships and local conditions under validation.
Detroit, Michigan
Expansion / referral market
Referral network forming
Referral sources, operator relationships and local conditions under validation.
Veteran housing
Housing resources for veterans & military families
Founded by a United States Marine Corps veteran, PHN gives veterans and military families a dedicated path to independent shared housing — with referral support from veteran organizations and community agencies.
- Referral coordination with veteran service organizations
- Matching to verified independent shared housing
- Support for individualized reasonable accommodations
Returning citizens
A fair path to housing for returning citizens
PHN supports adults reentering the community with referrals to independent shared housing. We never use blanket exclusion language about criminal history — each person is reviewed individually under fair-housing principles.
- Individualized review — no blanket exclusions
- Coordination with reentry professionals and case managers
- Stable, screened shared-housing placements
How it works
The housing referral process
A clear, accountable path from inquiry to stable placement.
Inquiry
A resident, family member or referring professional submits a housing inquiry through PHN.
Intake & Needs
PHN gathers needs, preferences and any accommodation requests to match appropriately.
Matching
We match the person with a verified operator or property in an active market.
Referral & Follow-Up
A referral is made and PHN follows up to support a stable placement.
Verification & trust
Availability is confirmed, not assumed
PHN never publishes unverified vacancies, rates or occupancy. Every property is individually confirmed and its lawful use reviewed before any referral.
Individually confirmed
Bed count, room rate, vacancy and authorized occupancy are confirmed per property — never assumed from a label.
Lawful-use review
Calling a property independent or nonlicensed does not determine its legal classification. Housing operates under applicable local and state rules.
No guarantees, no fake stats
We publish no unverified availability, no fake reviews, and no claims of government endorsement or housing guarantees.
For agencies
Partner with PHN as a referral agency
Case managers, social workers, veteran organizations, reentry professionals and community agencies can refer people to a vetted housing network — and track referrals through a professional process.
Who this is for
- Case managers & social workers
- Veteran service organizations
- Reentry professionals
- Community & faith-based agencies
- Housing referral coordinators
For landlords & owners
Fill vacancies with stable, screened tenants
Owners of suitable independent shared housing can connect with a professional referral and screening process — stable tenancy through a vetted network rather than open-market churn.
Founder
Cecil Jones
United States Marine Corps Veteran · Real Estate Entrepreneur
Cecil Jones founded Preferred Housing Network after his Marine Corps service and a career in real estate and housing. His leadership brings discipline, accountability and a relationship-first approach to building a national housing referral network.
Our mission
A national network, built one relationship at a time
Build a professional national housing referral and bed-filling network that connects adults seeking affordable independent shared housing with responsible housing operators, landlords, case managers, social workers, veteran organizations, reentry professionals, community agencies and housing referral coordinators.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about what PHN is — and what it isn't.
What kind of housing does PHN provide?+
PHN connects people to independent, nonmedical shared housing. We do not provide nursing, treatment, assisted living, medication management, detoxification or hands-on personal care. Housing must be operated under applicable local and state rules.
Does PHN guarantee housing or a bed?+
No. PHN is a referral network. Availability, rates, vacancy and authorized occupancy are confirmed individually for each property. We do not publish unverified availability or make housing guarantees.
Who can be referred?+
Veterans and military families, returning citizens, adults leaving emergency or transitional shelters, working adults, independent older adults, adults receiving outside community supports, and people facing housing instability.
Which markets does PHN serve?+
Flint, Michigan is the first operating-property priority. Raleigh, North Carolina and Detroit, Michigan are expansion and referral markets. Other markets are added only after referral sources, regulatory conditions and operator relationships are validated.
How does PHN handle fair housing and accommodations?+
PHN supports individualized reasonable accommodation reviews and fair-housing compliance. We never use blanket exclusion language regarding disabilities or criminal history.
How do I become a housing partner or list a property?+
Operators and landlords can submit interest through the Housing Partners page. PHN vets each partner and property before any listing or referral.
Get started
Contact us or refer someone today
Whether you need housing, want to refer someone, or are ready to partner — start with a referral inquiry.