South San Francisco, CA April 4, 2016 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.
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HOMES SHARES FOR RENT (partial list – contact HIP HOUSING for more)
Burlingame: Furnished or unfurnished bedroom with private bath available for one person in 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in a quiet neighborhood, near public transportation. Laundry available. Street parking. Utilities are not shared. Open to an exchange including helping out with laundry, mopping and vacuuming. No smoking and no pets. $500/mo. with $250 deposit.
Daily City: Large furnished room with private bath available for one person in 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors, near public transportation. Street parking. No smoking. The head of household is a clean and quiet woman who is looking for someone who is also clean and quiet. She enjoys family activities, volunteering, and playing with her two dogs. $850/mo. with $850 deposit.
Forster City: Furnished room with private bath available for one person in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath quiet apartment near public transportation and within walking distance of a grocery store, restaurants, and nature trails. Off street parking. Laundry available. Utilities are not shared. No pets and no smoking. The head of household is looking for someone to share her apartment and help with expenses. $900/mo. with $500 deposit.
Millbrae: Unfurnished room with spacious closet available for in a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near public transportation. Laundry and storage are available. Rent includes utilities. Street parking. No smoking and no pets. The head of household spends most of her time at school or work and is looking for an honest, working person with a clean background. $900/mo. with $900 deposit.
Pacifica: Unfurnished room with garden view available for one person in a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located near public transportation. The head of household is a non-smoker who enjoys volunteering. He does not accept pets or smoking in his home. Street parking. Laundry available and utilities are not shared. $800/mo. with $400 deposit.
Redwood City: Furnished room available for rent for one person in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in a quiet apartment complex near public transportation and shopping. The head of household is a single mother. She is looking for someone who is mature clean, organized, mellow, and who enjoys children. No smoking and no pets. Internet included. Street parking. Laundry available. $800/mo. with $200 deposit.
San Bruno: Furnished room available for one person in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home close to Highway 280 and public transportation. The head of household is at home most of the time and he is looking for either a male or female, who is either working or retired. He owns one cat but prefers no other pets, nor does he allow smoking. Laundry is available. Street parking. $700/mo. with $700 deposit.
San Mateo: Furnished room with private bath available in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath quiet home in a very nice neighborhood. The head of household is at home most of the time writing, listening to music, or watching television. She is interested in an exchange of meal preparation and occasional errands. Utilities are shared. Street parking. Laundry available. $450/mo. with $200 deposit.
RENTERS SEEKING A HOME (partial list contact HIP HOUSING for more)
Female seeking furnished room in Mid- to South San Mateo to Redwood City. She is able to pay $1000 a month. She is a non- smoker and is looking for a non-smoking household. She is OK with pets. He ideal home share is neat, honest, friendly and outgoing. She works 40 hours/week and likes to rest on her days off. She enjoys music, art, and visiting friends. She is seeking housing because her current landlady is moving to assisted living.
Female seeking furnished or unfurnished room in North-Mid-South County. She is able to pay $700 and can offer service exchange for light cooking, errands, and laundry. She is a non-smoker and cannot live with a smoker but pets are OK. She prefers to live with someone neat, clean, and nice. She enjoys shopping, visiting friends, and dancing occasionally. She is moving soon because her current landlady needs the room for a family member.
Female seeking unfurnished room anywhere from Millbrae to Menlo Park. She can pay $1400 per month. She is a non-smoker and is looking for a non-smoking household. She is OK with pets. She works full time mostly in her office but sometimes at home. She has family nearby and visits them regularly. She is seeking to reduce expenses and save for retirement.
Male seeking furnished or unfurnished room in South Redwood City to East Palo Alto area. He is able to pay $950. He is a non- smoker but can live with outside smoker only. He has a cat and can accept pets if he can meet and see them first. He can provide services such as lite cooking and cleaning. He is responsible, has a great sense of humor, is an honest communicator, and understands the need for quiet. He likes to meditate and play music. He likes movies, music, walking in nature and being with friends. He is moving because his current landlady is renovating.
Female seeking unfurnished room in Burlingame to Portola Valley area. She is able to pay $600 a month. She can exchange errands such as light cooking and cleaning. She is experienced with elder-care. She is a non-smoker and looking for non-smoking household. She would like to live with someone who is quiet, non-smoker, interested in art. She is moving because her current residence has been sold.
Male seeking furnished room in S. San Francisco to San Mateo area. He is able to pay $500 a month. He is a non-smoker and looking for non-smoking household. His ideal home share is respectful and clean. He is a mechanically inclined handy man and is rarely home. He likes to work out at the gym and spend time outdoors. He is seeking housing because he has relocated for a new job.
Couple seeking furnished or unfurnished room in regions of North County and Pacifica. They are able to pay $900 a month. They are non-smokers but are OK with outside only smoker. They are friendly and clean, honest, and do not drink alcohol. They like to work, watch the evening news, listen to music and read.
Female seeking furnished or unfurnished room in North, Mid- or South San Mateo County. She is able to pay $400 a month. She can exchange services such as cooking and errands and some yardwork. She smokes outside and is OK with another outside-only smoker. Pets are OK. She is friendly, forthright and honest and has a good sense of humor. She likes to walk, read, use the internet, and do puzzles.
Female seeking furnished or unfurnished room from Millbrae to San Carlos. She is able to pay $1300 a month. She is a non-smoker and is looking for non-smoking household. She can accept pets and has 2 small dogs who are very old and don’t shed. She works a lot, has 3 jobs, and is always “on the go”. She is a single mom and has her daughter half time. She can’t afford to live by herself because rents are too expensive.