Whether you have an empty room in Los Gatos or need affordable rent near Foothill College, our free shared housing program connects you with your ideal living arrangement.
Finding housing in Silicon Valley 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 the foothills of Los Gatos or near the bustling campuses of Santa Clara University and San José State University, your extra space is a vital community asset.
Ideal for those interested in home sharing for seniors, opening your doors can provide a much-needed housing solution for the essential local workforce, such as nurses at Valley Medical Center, local teachers, or visiting scholars—while enjoying extra income and a helping hand around the house.
Skip the grueling daily commute on Highway 85 or the 101. Whether you are searching for senior housing or affordable workforce housing in Santa Clara County, Home Match is a resource able to match you with vetted homeowners in neighborhoods like Willow Glen, Sunnyvale, and West San Jose.
Whether you are taking classes at West Valley College, working near the major tech hubs in Cupertino, or completing a rotation at El Camino Hospital, you can find a more affordable place to call home right where you need to be.
Like Los Gatos & Saratoga
Near Palo Alto and Santa Clara
Close to Campbell, Willow Glen, and all of San Jose!
Like Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Milpitas, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and surrounding communities.
“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 helpyou remain in control of who you share your home with. 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 local homeowners based on genuine compatibility.
Our home match in Santa Clara County program is guided by professionals dedicated to creating welcoming, reliable, and sustainable housing solutions in our community.
Program Director, Santa Clara County
Elyse brings more than two decades of experience in the behavioral health and community impact sectors. Having helped launch programs providing critical services to tens of thousands of Santa Clara residents, she specializes in person-centered advocacy and long-term engagement.
A Bay Area native, Elyse is deeply committed to serving and uplifting the community that shaped her. Whether through data-driven outreach, marketing initiatives, or collaborative partnerships, she is passionate about promoting dignity, autonomy, and equitable access to resources for all.
She joined Home Match to continue her lifelong commitment to advocacy by fostering meaningful connections between people.
In her free time, Elyse enjoys spending time with her family, designing floral arrangements, and exploring nature along California’s beautiful rolling hills and coastline.
Have questions about how the program works in your specific neighborhood? Reach out to our local staff.
Address: 142 S. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Hours: By Appointment Only
Phone: 408-354-0250
Email: homematchscc@frontporch.net
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 staff is always here to help.
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