Our Home Sharing Program helps match individuals seeking housing with people who have a room or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to rent.
Types of Home Sharing
- A Home Provider is matched with a Home Seeker who pays rent
- A Home Provider is matched with a Home Seeker who exchanges household duties for reduced rent
Types of Residences
Most of HIP Housing’s Home Providers have a room to rent in their residence (e.g., home, apartment) and some have an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as in-law units, backyard cottages, or granny flats, are small living spaces detached or attached to a single family home.
Home Sharing works because it’s
- A practical solution to our housing challenges
- Helpful to people from all walks of life to find or remain in homes
- An efficient use of existing housing
- Keeping San Mateo County residents and workers local
How to Participate:
- Home Seekers must live, work, or attend school in San Mateo County.
- Home Providers must reside in San Mateo County.
If you have questions, or would like to make an appointment, click on the Inquiry Form button below or call us at 650-348-6660.
Home Sharing Services and Benefits include:
- Interviewing and screening applicants
- Personal Housing Coordinator
- Background search
- Facilitation of Living Together Agreement
- Referrals to community resources
- Follow up support
