Halfway House Calculator
Estimate the federal halfway house (Residential Reentry Center) and home confinement window under the Second Chance Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3624(c). Community placement is measured backward from the projected release date and can be extended by First Step Act credits earned beyond the 365-day cap.
How community placement is set
- The Second Chance Act authorizes up to 12 months of prerelease community placement.
- Home confinement is limited to the shorter of 10 percent of the sentence or six months.
- Actual placement length depends on bed space, the individual's reentry needs, and unit team recommendation.
- FSA credits earned beyond the 365-day early release cap are applied toward additional community placement.
Frequently asked questions
How long is federal halfway house?
Up to 12 months is authorized, but typical grants are shorter and depend on the case, the person's reentry needs, and available bed space.
How is the home confinement date figured?
Home confinement is capped at the lesser of 10 percent of the term of imprisonment or six months, and it usually follows a period in a halfway house.
Federal Sentence Help is an educational resource and is not a law firm. Projections are estimates; actual dates are determined by the Bureau of Prisons. More resources at federalsentencehelp.org.