Home Match Front Porch

06/05/2026

📅Join us this Tuesday, June 9th for a free, online workshop: Find a Housemate with Home Match SF.

This event will be presented by Home Match’s San Francisco program director, Andrea Lazorik, and hosted as part of Homeownership SF's upcoming Housing Expo Workshop Series.

Learn more here: https://www.homesanfrancisco.org/courses/. No registration required!

With the rising cost of living in the Bay Area, finding a compatible housemate has become an important option for many homeowners and master tenants. In this free, one-hour session, we'll walk you through how Home Match works—from participant screening and income verification to background checks and support before, during, and after move-in. We hope to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Drop in via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81542279160?pwd=IfXXQbbzNJ2Sf3kBoQLSpauT5kMQs0.1

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06/05/2026

Meet Ray, a recently matched home provider in . After learning about Home Match, Ray took the step of opening his home to a new housemate. In his own words:

"Many thanks for your extraordinary help in finding a roommate. Until I learned about Home Match, the task felt hopelessly daunting. You made it possible.”

For many older San Franciscans, the idea of finding a compatible housemate can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be. Home Match guides home providers through every step of the process, from screening applicants to making the right match, all at no cost.

If you have a spare bedroom and are open to sharing your home, we'd love to hear from you.

streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects home seekers with home providers who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit/ADU on their property. We currently operate in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, and home seekers may apply from anywhere in the Bay Area. Visit homematchfp.org to learn more. Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services

06/05/2026

Sometimes the most powerful solutions are already right in front of us. Across California, many older adults are living alone in homes with unused space—while others struggle to find affordable housing nearby. The program exists to bridge that gap.

For home providers, that means supplemental income and the kind of daily, social connection that makes a real difference. For home seekers, it means stable, affordable housing close to where they need to be. And for both, it means a relationship built on compatibility—because what sets Home Match apart is the care we put into the match itself, and the ongoing support we provide to help it last.

Front Porch Communities & Services, our parent organization, just released a new video capturing what that looks like in real life, the relationships, the stability, and the community that grows when the right people share a home. We think it's worth four minutes of your time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elh3HKPfGTA

Home Match streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects home seekers with home providers who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit/ADU on their property. We currently operate in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, and home seekers may apply from anywhere in the Bay Area. Visit homematchfp.org to learn more. ✨

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.

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05/29/2026

Home Match is thrilled to introduce Rebecca and Laurinda, our newest match in Fremont, CA! Rebecca had been living in her mother's home with a spare room to share, hoping to find the right housemate. Laurinda was looking for housing closer to work. As it turned out, they were exactly what each other needed.

We love when it comes together like this. Congratulations to Rebecca and Laurinda!

🏡 streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects home seekers with home providers who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit/ADU on their property. We currently operate in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, and home seekers may apply from anywhere in the Bay Area.

Visit homematchfp.org to learn more.

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.

05/26/2026

For many aging San Franciscans, monthly expenses don't get easier—rent, utilities, and the cost of living keep climbing while income stays fixed. Renting out a spare bedroom to a compatible housemate can help offset those costs meaningfully, with many participants saving $1,000 or more each month. That's real financial relief, without having to move, downsize, or give up the home and neighborhood you've worked to stay in.

is a nonprofit home sharing program serving the Bay Area. We specialize in finding the right housemate for you: screening applicants, running background checks, and matching based on lifestyle and compatibility. Once a match is made, we stay involved, offering ongoing support to help the arrangement work long-term. This whole process is always free of charge.

Curious about home sharing? Reach out to our Home Match San Francisco team at 415-351-1000 or visit homematchfp.org to learn more. We also serve Marin, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties.

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.

Home Match, a home sharing program, matches homeowners with extra space in their homes with home seekers who need housing.

05/22/2026

Home Match Alameda is thrilled to celebrate a new match in !

Stephen says he manifested Patrick, and we believe it. When we introduced the two as potential housemates, it was immediately clear they were exactly what each other had been hoping for. As it turns out, both men are professional gardeners, and they now share a home in Oakland complete with a lovely garden to tend together. We couldn't be happier for Stephen and Patrick, and we're grateful to have played a part in bringing them together!

Home Match streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects home seekers with home providers who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit/ADU on their property. If that's you, give us a call or visit homematchfp.org to learn more. We currently operate in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, and home seekers may apply from anywhere in the Bay Area.

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.

05/21/2026

For many San Franciscans, the challenge isn't finding a home—it's affording to stay in one.

Home sharing is one of the most accessible tools available for residents facing that pressure: renting out a spare bedroom to a compatible housemate can generate meaningful monthly income while also bringing connection and community into your home.

Home Match makes that simple. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects people seeking housing with those who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit on their property. Through background checks, personalized matching, and ongoing support, we help make home sharing work—for everyone involved. It's a practical path toward affordability, and we're here to guide you through it, free of charge.

Curious about home sharing? Reach out to our San Francisco team at 415-351-1000 or visit homematchfp.org to learn more.

Our nonprofit program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.

Home Match, a home sharing program, matches homeowners with extra space in their homes with home seekers who need housing.

04/20/2026

📆 Join us on Thursday, April 30th in at the United Irish Cultural Center for the Health & Wellness Fair, a free, special event focused on aging well with access to services!

Our Home Match team in San Francisco will be hosting a table, where we can answer your questions about home sharing, affordability, and aging in place in the City we love. Huge thanks to the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center for putting this together—we hope to see you there.

Thursday, April 30th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

📍 United Irish Cultural Center | 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iipc-health-wellness-fair-registration-1985963456158?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

🏡Home Match streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects home seekers with home providers who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit/ADU on their property. Visit homematchfp.org to learn more.

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.

03/24/2026

Home Match’s County office matched home provider, Barbara, and home seeker, Sophie, today in . Barbara has shared her home for many years, and came to Home Match hoping to find a friendly, independent house mate. We introduced her to Sophie, who’d been in our program seeking an affordable unit—it was a perfect fit!

streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects home seekers with home providers who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit/ADU on their property. If that’s you, give us a call or visit homematchfp.org to learn more. We currently operate in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, and home seekers may apply from anywhere in the Bay Area.

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.

03/13/2026

Another match at Home Match! ✨

Home Match’s County office recently matched home provider MaryAnn and seeker Robert in Berkeley! Robert was previously matched in the city of Alameda, but wanted a new place with a little more privacy and space. He came back to us, and we introduced him to MaryAnn.

MaryAnn is a Home Match home provider, with a lovely detached unit she was willing to rent at an affordable price. The two hit it off immediately, especially over their shared love of cycling and hiking around the Berkeley area! We at Home Match are very happy for MaryAnn and Robert, and we wish them the best of luck in their new arrangement.

streamlines the process of finding the right person to share your home. Our vetted, no-cost shared housing program connects home seekers with home providers who have an extra bedroom or in-law unit/ADU on their property. We currently operate in San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, and home seekers may apply from anywhere in the Bay Area.

Learn more about Home Match at HomeMatchFP.org, or give us a call at 510-350-4367.

Our program is made possible by Front Porch Communities & Services.