The Montgomery County Home Sharing Program is a way for those with spare rooms in their home to help home seekers find affordable, healthy, and safe housing for an extended period of time. The program will help homeowners match with individuals looking for room rentals and support them with grants as they get their homes up to code.
Benefits of Home Sharing
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Increases sense of security and reduces social isolation while aging in place
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Creates a new source of monthly income for homeowners
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Locates and screens compatible housemates, including the option to share light housekeeping chores or assistance with errands in exchange for reduced rent
Creates an alternative affordable housing option in an expensive rental market
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Strengthens neighborhoods and builds community by offering an efficient use of existing housing stock that helps people remain in their homes, or find more affordable housing selections
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has paired up with the Housing Initiative Partnership Inc. in order to help homeowners get their homes up to code for the program with $6,000 grants. The eligible repairs are as follows.
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Health and Safety Repairs
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Accessible Features
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Patching and Painting Walls
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Insulation
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Carpet Cleaning
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Decluttering
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Furniture Removal
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Bathroom and Other Space Upgrades
Wondering if you are qualified to join the program? Here are the qualifiers.
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Montgomery County Homeowner Full-Time
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60 years or older
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Must be current on mortgage payments, HOA, condo fees, property taxes, and property insurance.
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Must have Homeowner Insurance
How to Apply
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Complete a housing counseling session with HIP Home Sharing staff.
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Fill out the Room-Ready Fund program application.
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Provide ID, proof of income, recent mortgage statement, proof of Homeowner Insurance, and most recent tax returns.
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Email HIP's Claudia M. Jutila at cmedina@hiphomes.org to arrange application submission. Applications can be submitted electronically or in person by appointment.
Point of Contact | Mary Hunter | mhunter@hiphomes.org | 301-699-0425
https://hiphomes.org/home-seekers/
