River Forest Township Senior Services

River Forest Resident discussing homesharing

Homesharing

  • Do you have an extra room in your home?

  • Are you looking for ways to reduce housing costs?

  • Do you want to help someone who works or goes to school in the community, but cannot afford the market rate rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment?

  • Could you benefit from the companionship of another adult, the extra money and possibly some help with small chores?

We can help you find an ideal match, provide screening, background checks and will be available for ongoing support.

Any River Forest homeowner over 62 who is interested in exploring this opportunity please reach out to Betsy Kelly at the Township office at 708-366-2029 x 13 or at  [email protected]

Interested in learning more about HomeSharing?

  • See the Homesharing Segment, "Boomates" from PBS Newshour here.

  • The Today Show highlights Multigenerational Household Arrangements Click here to view.

  • Finally, listen to the Think Out Loud Podcast with HomeShare Oregon here.

  • See AARP International's Case here.

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