Opening your doors to share your home can feel rewarding, not stressful. If you have an extra room in your home, an ADU, or an in-law unit on your property, we connect you with vetted locals. Whether you live in San Jose, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, or surrounding West County communities, renting out a room in your house can help you maintain your property with confidence
Maintaining a home in Silicon Valley isn’t easy. Instead of letting extra space gather dust, let us help you turn your spare room into a source of income and support.
Earn extra monthly income to offset some of your living expenses like property taxes.
Offer reduced rent in exchange for up to 10 hours a week of light household help.
Gain companionship, share meals and a renewed sense of connection right in your own home.
Many South Bay homeowners can offset the high costs of property maintenance by offering reduced rent in exchange for agreed-upon household help.
Submit your info and complete an application. Our team will guide you through the next steps.
We’ll visit your home to confirm eligibility and learn about your space and preferences.
When we find a compatible home seeker, we’ll coordinate introductions and a Living Together Agreement. Our team stays connected after move-in.
Our dedicated Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara team today to find a reliable, compatible match for your empty space.
No. The program is 100% free for all participants. It is funded by private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and government contracts, so there are no participation fees. If you want to get started, contact our team to learn more.
Absolutely. You always have 100% final choice over who you live with. Our local staff facilitates the background checks and introductions, but you conduct the final interviews and make the ultimate decision.
Before anyone moves in, our staff helps you and your match draft a custom Living Together Agreement (LTA). This document clearly outlines shared spaces, guest policies, household tasks, exchange expectations, daily routines, and other boundaries so everyone understands the arrangement from the beginning and ensures your boundaries are respected. Our team can guide you through the agreement step by step.
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