Home Sharing Program
ORMMS helps connect homeowners with available living space and individuals seeking safe, stable, and affordable housing. Through culturally responsive guidance, multilingual support, and ongoing assistance, we help participants explore whether home sharing is the right housing option for them.
How We Can Help
Participant Matching
Helping connect homeowners with available space and individuals seeking housing based on their needs and preferences.
Program Orientation
Helping participants understand how home sharing works, expectations, responsibilities, and important considerations before moving forward.
Communication Support
Providing culturally responsive and multilingual assistance to help participants communicate clearly throughout the home-sharing process.
Conflict Resolution
Providing communication guidance, problem-solving support, and voluntary mediation when appropriate.
Housing & Resource Navigation
Connecting participants with housing information and other community resources that may support a successful shared living arrangement.
Who Can Participate?
Homeowners / Housing Providers
Home sharing may be an option if you:
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Have available space in your home
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Are interested in sharing your home with another person or household
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Are willing to participate in the program process
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Can provide a safe and habitable living space
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Are willing to communicate openly about household expectations
Home Seekers
Home sharing may be an option if you:
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Are looking for affordable and stable housing
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Are comfortable considering a shared living arrangement
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Are willing to participate in the matching process
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Can communicate your housing needs and preferences
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Are willing to follow mutually agreed household expectations
HOMEOWNER INCENTIVE
Up to $1,500
Eligible homeowners participating in the Home Sharing Program may qualify for an incentive of up to $1,500 after successfully housing an eligible tenant and meeting program requirements.
Eligibility, payment amount, and timing are subject to Home Sharing Program requirements and successful completion of applicable participation requirements.
Want to know if you qualify? Review the Homeowner Incentive FAQ
How Home Sharing Works
1. Contact ORMMS
Tell us whether you have space to share or are looking for housing.
2. Initial Consultation
Our team learns about your housing situation, needs, preferences, and expectations.
3. Program Orientation
We explain the home-sharing process and help you understand what to expect.
4. Explore Potential Matches
We help participants explore potential matches based on compatibility, needs, and preferences, with opportunities to meet and communicate before deciding.
5. Ongoing Support
ORMMS provides follow-up, communication support, resource navigation, and assistance when appropriate.
Why Consider Home Sharing
Affordable
Home sharing can help reduce housing costs and create additional affordable housing options.
Housing Stability
Shared housing can provide another pathway toward safe and stable housing.
Community Connection
Home sharing can help reduce isolation and create supportive connections between participants.
Culturally Responsive Support
ORMMS provides multilingual and culturally responsive guidance to help participants understand and navigate the process.
Frequently asked questions
Home Sharing Program Materials
Download or view our Home Sharing Program materials to learn more about the program, participation, and available support.
Ready to Explore Home Sharing?
Whether you have space available in your home or are looking for an affordable housing option, ORMMS can help you learn more about home sharing and determine whether the program may be right for you.
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