Program Connects Newark Homeowners With Those Seeking Room to Rent

NEWARK, CA — Do you have an extra room in your home that you would like to turn into extra income?

Human Investment Project (Hip Housing) is a San Mateo based nonprofit that runs one of the nation’s largest Home Sharing programs. It's been around for more than 40 years an is working to find housing solutions in our expensive economy.

HIP Housing serves both those who are seeking housing and people with a room to rent who live in Newark.

HIP Housing has a screening and interview process to protect everyone involved. Each time a home provider rents out space in their home through the program, they receive a number of referrals from HIP. They’re also prepared for the occasional conflicts that may occur when sharing a home. When matches are made, both parties sit down with one of the organization’s experienced counselors to perform a “Living Together Agreement”, wherein they outline the rules, details, musts, and deal-breakers for cohabitating. From there, every participant has long-term counseling available to them for as long as they remain in the program, with the staff serving as an unbiased, professional support system for the clients.

HIP Housing has seen a sizeable increase in calls. If you would like to participate, call (650)348-6660 to get started.

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