Opening your doors to share your home should feel rewarding, not stressful. If you have an extra bedroom, an ADU, or an in-law unit on your property, we connect you with vetted local seekers. Whether you live in Walnut Creek, Pinole, or across West and Central County, if you are looking to rent out a room in my house, we provide a reliable way to maintain your property with complete confidence.
Maintaining a home in Contra Costa isn’t always easy. Instead of letting extra space gather dust, or taking on the headache of a traditional landlord setup, let us help you turn your spare room into a source of reliable income and community support.
Earn extra monthly income to help offset rising property taxes, utility bills, and everyday expenses across Contra Costa County.
Optional reduced rent in exchange for up to 10 hours a week of light household help to keep your property well-maintained.
Gain companionship, share a meal, and enjoy a renewed sense of connection right in your own local neighborhood.
Many East Bay homeowners find that renting a room in my house is a wonderful way to offset the demands of property maintenance by offering reduced rent in exchange for agreed-upon household help.
Task exchanges are completely optional and limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week.
Assistance such as taking out the trash, carrying groceries, changing lightbulbs, or occasional evening transportation.
Task exchanges cannot involve personal caregiving activities of any kind.
Our dedicated Contra Costa team provides hands-on support from your very first phone call through move-in day and beyond.
Start by contacting us by phone, email, or through our online inquiry form. We’ll answer your questions and help you understand how the program works.
When you’re ready, submit your application by email, mail, or during your home visit. Our team will review your information and guide you through what comes next.
We’ll schedule a home visit to get to know you, review your application, confirm eligibility, and verify your identification.
A background check is completed by all participants before moving forward with the matching process.
Once the intake process is completed your profile becomes active and the matching process begins.
When we identify someone who may be a good fit, we’ll share the opportunity with both parties. If there’s mutual interest, we’ll help coordinate an introduction.
Before moving forward, references are shared with participants to check so both parties can feel more confident about the potential match.
If the match feels right, both parties meet with our team to agree upon expectations and complete the Living Together Agreement (LTA).
Once everything is agreed upon, it’s time to move in. Our team will check in after move-in day.
Our support doesn’t end after the match. We check in quarterly and provide helpful resources, and can assist with communication or mediation when needed.
Stop waiting and start earning. Connect with our local Contra Costa team today to find a reliable, compatible match for your empty space.
No. Home Match is 100% free for Contra Costa homeowners. Because our program is fully funded by private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and local grants, we never charge listing, placement, or participation fees.
Absolutely not. You retain 100% final choice over who you live with. Our Walnut Creek staff handles the heavy lifting—like the background screening, home visits, and introductions—but you conduct the final interviews and make the ultimate decision.
We do not use rigid, standard lease templates. Instead, our team helps you and your potential housemate draft a customized Living Together Agreement (LTA) before move-in. This document clearly defines shared spaces, guest policies, task exchanges, and daily routines, ensuring your household rules are understood from day one.
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