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Recovery residences generally qualify as protected housing under the FHA, which limits how municipalities can apply zoning restrictions — but operators must still understand local occupancy rules, conditional use permits, and any applicable state registration requirements before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resources in this collection cover the full legal picture: from interpreting Fair Housing protections and reasonable accommodation requests to understanding which Alabama properties require ADMH licensure versus AARR certification. 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