South San Francisco, CA February 2, 2015 Submitted by HIP HOUSING 
Do you know anyone looking for a housemate or renter, or trying to rent out a room in their home? HIP Housing’s non-profit Home Sharing program can help make that a safe, comfortable process. HIP Housing has given free, long-term support to those who need it most in San Mateo County for 42 years. This is especially important now, as our county has become one of the most expensive areas to live in within the United States. The need for extra income is a common one, and renting out a room in your home is a great way to reduce costs and help your community. Find more information contact 650-348-6660 x303 or visit www.hiphousing.org
SEEKING A HOME TO SHARE
Senior seeking room for rent anywhere between Daly City and San Mateo. She is able to pay $1,000 per month. Seeker is a non-smoker. She is in very good health and enjoys reading, drawing, cooking, outdoor trips and travelling to parks. She likes to be in the sun outside. She is also willing to help with any errands or cleaning around the home.
Female senior seeking room to rent from San Mateo to Menlo Park. She is able to pay $1,000 for rent. Seekers spends her time at work and on her free time she enjoys attending church and volunteering. She is a friendly, kind person who is willing to help around the home and with errands.
Female seeking room to rent from Burlingame to Menlo Park. Seeker is able to pay $2,000 a month for rent. She is a non-smoker who is in excellent health. She is looking for a quiet housemate. She spends most time at work, but enjoys attending church, traveling and volunteering.
Female seeking room from South San Francisco to Redwood Shores. She is able to pay $950 per month. She is a non-smoker who does not own any pets, but will accept pets except for cats. She is looking for a nice, dependable housemate to share home with. She spends her time by being a practicing chiropractor, involved in spiritual community and also volunteer work in her community.
Female seeking room to rent from San Bruno to Menlo Park. Seeker is able to pay $800 a month. She is a non-smoker, who will accept living with an outside smoker. Seeker is looking for a quiet, female to share a home with. She spends most of her time at work, but when not at work, she enjoys kayaking, playing tennis, and jogging every morning.
Female looking for room to rent from Burlingame to East Palo Alto. She is able to pay $600 a month for rent. She is an outside smoker, who will accept living with an outside smoker as well. She spends most of her time at work, as a nanny and health care work. She is looking to share a home with someone who is clean and friendly.
Male looking for room to rent from Daly City to San Mateo. He is able to pay $1,000 a month for rent. He is a non-smoker who will accept living with a smoker. Seeker needs to be close to public transportation and either furnished or unfurnished bedroom. Seeker spends most of time at school or volunteering. He is looking for someone relatable. He is an easy going and mellow housemate.
Female seeking room for rent from Burlingame to Foster City. She is able to pay $500 for rent a month. She is a non-smoker who is willing to live with an outside smoker. She is looking for clean house mate. She enjoys cooking, movies, bicycle riding & swimming at the beach.
Single father seeking room for rent from Brisbane to Foster City. He has a school-aged daughter and is able to pay $1,400 a month for rent. He is non-smoker who will not accept living with a smoker. He is looking for someone neat, quiet, and private. He prefers to share a home with a female.
Male senior looking for room to rent from Burlingame to Menlo Park. He is able to pay $850 a month for rent. He is a non-smoker, that cannot live with a smoker. He is looking for someone congenial, easygoing, and respectful of privacy. He enjoys working, study aikido, going to lectures.
HOMES SHARES FOR RENT
Atherton: One furnished bedroom in a 5 br /4 bath home. Room has own private entrance and private bathroom. Laundry and off street parking is available. Home owner does not accept smoking nor pets, but they do own an outdoor cat. Home owner is seeking a female to help with errands and cleaning services, for reduced rent at $500 a month, with a $300 deposit.
Belmont: One furnished bedroom to rent in a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home for $900 a month, with a $500 deposit. Home is located near public transportation and in quiet neighborhood. Laundry, street parking and storage are all available. Home owner does not accept smoking or pets, but they own 2 cats and 2 outside dogs.
Daly City: Unfurnished bedroom to rent in a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home for $725 a month and a $725 deposit. Owner will accept outside smoker but not pets. Street parking is available and home is located near public transportation.
East Palo Alto: Furnished or unfurnished bedroom in a 5 bedroom, 3 bath home for $875 a month, with a $875 deposit. Street parking and storage are both available. Outside smoking is allowed. Pets are not allowed, but owner owns a small dog. Home is located near public transportation. Home has a big kitchen with a big living room space.
Redwood City: Unfurnished room to rent in a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for $900 a month, with a $500 deposit. Outside smoking is allowed, but pets are not. Both street parking and laundry are available. Home is located near public transportation.
San Bruno: Either furnished or unfurnished room to rent in a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Rent is $550 with a $200 deposit. Home owner does not accept smoking nor pets. Street parking is available and home is located near public transportation, the airport, and the mall. Kitchen or laundry use is not available. Home owner is seeking a commuter who will only be in home 3-4 times a week.
San Mateo: Unfurnished bedroom to rent in a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Rent is $750 a month, with a $750 deposit. Street parking is available. There is no smoking allowed and laundry is not available. Home is located near public transportation and in a quiet neighborhood
San Mateo: Either furnished/ unfurnished bedroom to share in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment to share for $850 a month, with a $500 deposit. Home owner does not accept smoking or pets. Laundry and street parking are both available. Home is located near public transportation.
San Mateo: Either furnished/ unfurnished room to rent in a 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Rent is $850 a month, w/ a $450 deposit. Home owner does not accept smoking or pets. They own 1 small dog and an outside cat. Street parking is available and home is located near public transportation and 280 and 101, also near shopping center, laundry mats, and restaurants.
San Mateo: Either furnished or unfurnished bedroom to share in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment to share for $900 a month, w/ a $700 deposit. Home owner does not accept smoking or pets. Laundry and street parking are both available. Home is located near public transportation. Home owner will allow two people to occupy this bedroom.
SSF: Either furnished or unfurnished bedroom to share in a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home to share for $800 a month, with a $400 deposit. Home owner accepts outside smokers and owns 2 dogs and 1 cat. Laundry and street parking are both available. Home is located near public transportation.
SSF: Either furnished or unfurnished room to rent in a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse for $800 a month, with a $400 deposit. Home owner accepts outside smoking, but not pets. Laundry and street parking are available. Home is located in a nice neighborhood, 5 blocks from BART.
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364 South Railroad Avenue,
San Mateo, CA 94401
tel: (650)348-6660
fax: (650)348-0284
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2600 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
tel: (650)780-7511
271 – 92nd Street
Daly City, CA 94015
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601 Grand Ave.
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
tel: (650)829-3971
Hi I have my brother in law and his wife just came to the US and have 5 children under the age of 16….They are living now in a 2 bedroom inlaw with only the husband working 6 hours a day. They are in desperate need of affordable housing and I can already see the depression settling into their home. Please let me know if this is the kind of assistance they can benefit from
Much appreciated
Lina
Lina,
Please contact HIP Housing via the contact information in the article. They would be a good resource.
Thank you.
-Ed