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Roommate/Housemate Matching Assistance | Home Match Contra Costa - Front Porch Community Services

2185 North California Boulevard, Suite 215, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Eligibility

Home Seekers or Home Owners 18+. Home seekers must have a stable income less than $119k and clear a background check. Both seeker and homeowners must live, work or attend school in Contra Costa County.

Required documents

ID, references, proof of income and proof of home ownership.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Languages

English and Spanish

Application process

Call for phone screening or request intake application to complete by mail or email. Process usually takes 3-4 weeks.

Fees

None

Service area

Contra Costa County (Central)

Description

Provides housemate matching program for homeowners and home seekers who are 18+ interested in shared housing with adults in Contra Costa County with incomes below 120% of the county median. Please note that Home Match is NOT an emergency or immediate housing service. Multiple-person group opportunities for those seeking housing are often very limited. Promotes aging in place for homeowners with companionship, extra income, and an option of help with household tasks. Those seeking a shared home, benefit from affordable rent plus the option to help their home-mate with helpful activities like gardening or sharing a meal. Offers pre-screened matches, and staff support with living together agreements for a long-term shared housing solution.

Data provided by

Contra Costa Help Me Grow

Providing organization

Front Porch Community Services

Own's and operates Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), affordable senior housing and oversees free of charge programs for seniors in Northern California.