Expanding Access to Affordable Housing throughHomesharing
Expanding Access to Affordable Housing through
Homesharing
1. To culturally normalize homesharing.
Homesharing is a common sense solution to one of our society’s greatest challenges. Our goal is to position homesharing as a practical solution to Oregon’s affordable housing crisis, while working to remove any stigma associated with it.
2. To increase direct services to seniors.
Our second goal is to expand direct services for seniors, the fastest-growing homeless population in the state, particularly among women and BIPOC communities who face the highest risk of displacement. Homesharing offers seniors not only financial stability but also companionship, a greater sense of security, and the ability to age in place with dignity.
3. To incentivize homesharing
We want more people to homeshare and want to work with other partners and agencies to provide incentives to someone opening their home to homesharing.
Why Homeshare?
We believe homesharing is the best and most innovative solution to the current affordable housing crisis and the only community-led solution that builds financial resiliency and doesn’t rely on building more housing.
There are millions of unused spare bedrooms across Oregon. Why not put that empty room to good use?
Who are we?
HomeShare Oregon is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to expand access to affordable housing through homesharing.
When you use our matching platform, HomeShare Online, you are using the most advanced compatibility-matching software aimed at finding you an ideal housemate.
The process is simple: sign up, browse your personalized listings, and match!
How We Support Home Sharing
Direct
Participant
Support
HomeShare Oregon provides support to both homeowners and renters, guiding them through every step of the process to ensure successful and satisfying homesharing experiences. Whether you need help with signing up or after you match, we’re here to help.
Personalized Matching algorithms
HomeShare Online is our innovative platform that uses advanced compatibility-matching algorithms to connect homeowners with renters. Tell us about yourself and your preferences during sign up and find potential matches easier than before.
Community
Building and
Education
HomeShare Oregon actively fosters a sense of community by offering resources, workshops, and opportunities to meet, all of which promote the numerous benefits of homesharing and support participants in building meaningful, long-term relationships.