San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative

Townspeople believes you should be the driving force in your housing journey. That’s why we formed the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative (SDSHC) in coordination with Adjoin and with support from Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego. This initiative disrupts the traditional homeless assistance system. It puts you in the driver’s seat, emphasizing your choice to secure a stable home.

How It Works

Finding safe and affordable housing should be a collective effort. Together with property owners and service providers from across the region, the SDSHC aims to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with compatible housemates and rental housing through an online matching platform. Specific steps include:

1. Housemate Search – Using the shared housing online portal, you will identify potential housemates based on shared interests, lifestyles, and compatibility criteria, helping to ensure a harmonious and supportive living environment.
2. Introduction and Selection – Facilitated introductions allow you to meet and get to know potential housemates. Together, you can decide if the living arrangement feels suitable for everyone involved.
3. Housing Location and Placement – Searching for your shared home begins after selecting your preferred housemate(s). We will make every effort to have team members available to help secure a shared housing option that meets your collective needs and aligns with your individual goals. But you have the ultimate say in selecting your
   housemates, living arrangements, and the community you want to be a part of. 
4. Housing Stabilization – To help you navigate the complexities of shared living, we provide guidance and resources, including communication strategies, conflict resolution skills, and community-building opportunities.

Please note: The San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative is slated to launch in September 2023. There will be updates or changes to the details provided here in the coming months. Please visit our website regularly for the latest updates and information on the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative initiative as it prepares to launch in September 2023.

Why It Matters

Shared housing goes beyond providing a roof over your head – it creates a supportive community where you can thrive and find a sense of belonging. Here are some of the benefits you can expect when you participate in shared housing:

• Affordability – Shared housing significantly reduces the financial burden of renting a place alone. By splitting expenses, such as rent and utilities, with your housemates, you can access more affordable housing options, freeing up resources for other important needs and goals.
• Safety and Security – Shared housing provides an added layer of security as you have others around you, creating a sense of safety, especially in unfamiliar or uncertain situations. Knowing that a supportive network is looking out for one another offers peace of mind.
• Emotional Support – Shared housing offers a built-in support system that can make a tremendous difference. Living with like-minded individuals who understand your journey provides a sense of companionship, reduces isolation, and offers emotional support during challenging and triumphant times.

Contact Us

For more information about the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative or to get started, don’t hesitate to contact our team at [email protected]. We are here to answer your questions and provide the support you need to end your homelessness on your terms.

If you are a property owner interested in renting your multibedroom units with us, please get in touch with us via email at [email protected]

If you are a service provider interested in joining the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at [email protected].