Whether you have an empty room in Walnut Creek or need affordable rent in West County, our free shared housing program connects you with your ideal living arrangement.
Finding housing in Contra Costa doesn’t have to mean compromising your budget or your peace of mind. As a dedicated home-sharing program, our service is 100% free to all participants, fully funded by private foundations, corporate sponsorships, grants, and government contracts.
Whether your home is nestled in Central County or near the coastline in Pinole, your extra space is a vital community asset.
If you are looking for a home share program contra costa county residents can rely on, opening your doors provides a stable housing solution for the essential local workforce, educators, or students—while allowing you to enjoy extra income and an optional helping hand around the house.
Skip the grueling daily commute on Highway 4 or Interstate 680. Whether you are searching for a homeshare near Walnut Creek, Pinole, or your ideal East Bay neighborhood, Home Match is a local resource able to connect you with homeowners across West and Central County.
Whether you work near the commercial hubs of Central County, take classes locally, or are completing a rotation at a nearby hospital, you can find a more affordable place to call home right where you need to be.
Serving select communities in West County, including Richmond, El Cerrito, and San Pablo.
Serving Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, and surrounding Central County.
Proudly connecting home providers and seekers in the local Pinole community.
We currently serve specific zip codes in West and Central County, with plans to expand across all of Contra Costa as our funding grows!
“The arrangement just makes sense, thanks to Home Match.”
Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News Bay Area
Because we prioritize trust and compatibility, our 10-step matching journey is tailored specifically for you. Choose your path below to see exactly what to expect from your first inquiry to move-in day.
From our initial staff Home Visit to background checks and drafting the Living Together Agreement (LTA), see how we ensure you remain in control of who moves into your extra space.
From your virtual or in-person intake to reference checks and ongoing quarterly support after move-in, see how we match you with welcoming local homeowners based on genuine compatibility.
Our home match Contra Costa program is guided by professionals dedicated to creating welcoming, reliable, and sustainable housing solutions in our community.
Program Director, Contra Costa County
Logan brings over 10 years of experience in social work and non-profit leadership to the home match Contra Costa staff. Having grown up in Contra Costa County, she is deeply motivated by the opportunity to help individuals in her own community find stable, meaningful housing connections.
Logan earned a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from the University of California-Davis. Her extensive background working with diverse populations ensures that every home-sharing arrangement is handled with empathy, respect, and a people-centered approach.
In her free time, Logan enjoys spending time with her two dogs and her family, as well as pursuing creative hobbies ranging from crafts to singing.
Have questions about how the program works in your specific neighborhood? Reach out to our local staff.
Address: 2185 N. California Blvd, Suite 215
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Hours: By Appointment Only
Phone: 925-956-7385
Thanks to the generous support of our local partners and community foundations, the Home Match program is free for all participants.
Every home-sharing journey is unique. If you didn’t find the answer you were looking for, our local East Bay staff is always here to help.
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