Homeshare: A New Way to Live Together
Connecting seniors and young professionals through shared homes, companionship, and mutual support.
What Is Homeshare?
Homeshare pairs seniors who have extra space in their homes with young professionals seeking affordable housing — creating companionship, support, and community for both.
Who It's For: Seniors
Stay in the comfort of your own home while gaining companionship, help with everyday tasks, and additional income — all with the peace of mind that comes from a carefully matched living partner.
Who It's For: Young Professionals, Students, Qualified Adults
Stay in the comfort of your own home while gaining companionship, help with everyday tasks, and additional income — all with the peace of mind that comes from a carefully matched living partner.
Why Homeshare?
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Companionship & Connection
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Affordable Housing
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Mutual Support
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Safety & Peace of Mind
How It Works
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Apply
Tell us about yourself and what you're looking for.
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Get Matched
We carefully pair seniors and hosts/guests based on compatibility.
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Move In
Begin a mutually supportive living arrangement, with guidance along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Applying to Homeshare is free. Our team will walk you through the process and any potential costs involved once a match is being considered.
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We carefully match seniors and young professionals based on lifestyle, needs, and compatibility, ensuring both parties feel comfortable and supported in the arrangement.
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Every participant goes through a screening process, and our team stays involved throughout the arrangement to help ensure a safe, positive experience for everyone.
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Homeshare arrangements can vary in length depending on the needs of both participants, from a few months to an ongoing, long-term living situation.
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The Homeshare product, at a glance
Curated intergenerational home sharing — matching independent senior hosts with adult companions who provide non-medical support in exchange for reduced rent.
+ What it is
- A curated match between an independent senior host and an adult companion who lives in the home
- Discounted rent in exchange for pre-agreed, non-medical support
- Human-vetted matches: interviews, home visits, background checks
- An ongoing intermediary — mediator and safety net for the life of the arrangement
- A way for seniors to stay home longer and keep their assets and autonomy
- Open to any adult 18 or older
× What it isn't
- Not a care facility or a substitute for licensed care
- Not a caregiving service — no medication, wound care, bathing, dressing, or mobility assistance
- Not a self-serve rental marketplace like Airbnb or Silvernest
- Not a hands-off platform that disappears after the match
- Not open-ended — companions do only what the match agreement defines
- Not limited to students, and no upper age limit
The two sides of a match
The host
An independent, able senior with a spare room who wants companionship, light non-medical support, or rental income — while staying in their own home.
What they get
- Companionship and a trusted presence at home
- Pre-agreed help with errands, meals, transport, and tech
- Rental income while staying in their own home
- Full control of their home and living arrangements
What they agree to
- A discounted rent based on the support offered
- Rent and support documented as separate arrangements
- First month's rent as the placement fee
- An ongoing platform fee (8–12% of rent)
The companion
Any adult 18 or older seeking affordable, safe housing with built-in community — and no upper age limit.
What they get
- Affordable housing at a reduced rate
- A safe, welcoming home and genuine connection
- Ongoing platform support and a mediator if issues arise
What they agree to
- Defined, non-medical support (meals, errands, transport, pet care, tech)
- Only the tasks written into the match agreement — never caregiving
- A background check before matching
- A platform membership fee for access and support
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Home Share Application
Tell us about yourself so we can find a safe, compatible match. Everything you share stays confidential and is used only for matching.
