Homesharing untaps an affordable housing resource while helping households with extra space live more securely. Your safety is always our priority, our program includes thorough background checks. Through the process, we are here to guide and support you. If you do not have access to the internet, don't worry, our staff will be happy to help you fill out your application and view potential housemates. This is where you list your personal needs housemate preferences, and expectations of the homesharing agreement.
Check-ins will occur monthly for at least six months. It can take weeks or months to find a compatible match. My husband and I began sharing our 3,square-foot home a few months after we bought it in , and we have continued to homeshare since then.
We wanted to provide affordable housing for itinerant journalists and other folks, as well as speed up our mortgage payoff. It worked! Among them are a Chinese geology research scientist now back home in Beijing , a paraplegic who showed us what independence means, and a man who planted our fruit orchard while living here and now tends it as a contractor.
Ease financial burdens Experience community and companionship Security of not living alone Pathway to 'age in place' Services can be exchanged for reduced rent, offering more flexibility Ongoing support from a trusted community partner.
Current Listings. Home Provider. Empty nesters with extra space Snowbirds who need a reliable house sitter Homeowners who could use additional income Seniors who could use help maintaining home. Home Seeker. Seasonal workers, traveling nurses, arts workers People saving to purchase a home College students Americorps Vistas. Step 1. Submit an Application. Step 2. Our team will answer your questions and provide guidance as you start your homesharing journey.
