HomeShare Oregon

Mission

HomeShare Oregon expands access to affordable housing through homesharing. We believe this is a direct way to prevent housing instability, foreclosure, and homelessness.

We see homesharing as an immediate solution to our affordable housing crisis. Connecting homeowners who have space to share with renters seeking affordable housing is a common sense, immediately available response to prevent housing instability.

Bottom Line for Portland

Portland metro's housing crisis has become a humanitarian crisis. Currently, we are severely behind in housing production at all income levels and we have seen a steady increase in homelessness. Senior women are now the fastest growing  population of the unhoused. The average one bedroom, one bath apartment is between $1,400 - $1,600.00 monthly and experts predict by the end of 2024, this number will exceed $1,500.00. The average home sharing agreement is on average $800-$900 a month—almost $600-$700 less than the current market rate. To date, over 706 homeowners in the Portland metro area signed-up with Home Share Oregon to rent a spare bedroom which reduced the need for 706 low-income apartments (est. build cost per unit is $450,000). The Portland Metro Area average vacancy rate is 6.2% and that is why we work in partnership with organizations to increase access to affordable housing by engaging the community and putting to work the underutilized housing inventory which already exists, and with counties and cities to incentivize and encourage homeowners to participate. 

Quote

“HomeShare Oregon provides a matchmaking service that streamlines the roommate selection process. Sharing where I live is personal and private. I found an almost perfect roommate.”

-Sarah, Homeowner

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At HomeShare Oregon, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We believe that our strength lies in our ability to embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of every individual we serve. Our commitment to DEI is reflected in our dedication to serving BIPOC communities, older populations, and women whose access to affordable housing are disproportionately affected.

Partner(s)

HereTogether: We are proud to partner with HereTogether, which advocates for robust, effective implementation of the 10-year, $2.5 billion Supportive Housing Services measure, a region-wide initiative that their coalition championed. They are committed to addressing the root causes of homelessness in pursuit of a Portland region where everyone has access to housing, support, services, and income that allow them to thrive. 

NW Pilot Project: We are proud to partner with NWPP. The Northwest Pilot Project (NWPP) mission is to provide housing and transportation opportunities for low-income seniors in Multnomah County, Oregon