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Shared Housing

Shared Housing

What is Shared Housing?

Shared Housing allows two or more unrelated individuals to live together in a home or apartment, each signing separate leases with the landlord. This housing option enables clients to share the cost of living with chosen housemates.

In Nevada, which faces the greatest shortage of affordable housing in the U.S., Shared Housing offers a practical solution. It opens up access to larger units and supports long-term housing stability for clients within the homeless response system.

For Case Managers

Understanding the Shared Housing Option

Shared Housing is one of several permanent housing options available to clients. It can be especially helpful for maintaining stability and affordability.

Key Points to Discuss with Your Client:

  • Over 30% of the U.S. population lives in shared housing.
  • Does your client already have someone they’d like to live with?
    • Housemates may come from different programs or agencies. This means:
      • Case management services may differ.
      • Financial assistance may vary.
  • Each client will:
    • Sign a separate lease with the landlord.
    • Sign a Housemate Agreement with their co-tenant(s).
  • Clients will be able to express their deal breakers and preferences before being matched.
  • Encourage open and honest communication during housemate interviews.
  • If your client is interested, help them complete the Shared Housing Preference Form below to begin the matching process.
Shared Housing Preference Form

Resources for Case Managers

Below are tools and materials to support you in introducing and navigating the Shared Housing Option with your clients. These resources will help guide conversations, answer common questions, and ensure your client has a smooth transition into shared housing.

Shared Housing Brochure
Talking Points For Case Managers
Shared Housing Case Manager FAQ
Shared Housing Landlords

For Clients

Interested in Shared Housing? Talk to your case manager to learn more and see if it’s the right fit for you.

Contact

Have questions? Reach out to the Shared Housing Coordinator:

Trnee Stephenson

Shared Housing Navigator and Coordinator Case Manager

📧 Email: trnee@thejustoneproject.org

📞 Phone: 702-462-2253

Operation HOME! is a community-wide effort to quickly and permanently house members of the Southern Nevada community who are in need of a home.
 
Our community is investing resources to get and keep tenants housed. Financial assistance, tenant case management and landlord support is available to make this happen.
 

Help find homes for 2,022 unhoused individuals by the end of 2022.

In Southern Nevada, we need more affordable rental units to help people in our community become financially independent and thrive. Our community needs more studio, 1 and 2 bedroom rentals as well as bigger units.

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