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Pennsylvania Department of Aging - Pike and Wayne Counties

555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Eligibility

Older adults, persons with disabilities, veterans, working professionals, college students, individuals at-risk of homelessness, single-parents, or people simply wishing to share their lives and homes with others. SHARE participants must be at least 18 years of age and one of the individuals in the match must be over 60.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
https://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/housing/Pages/SHARE.aspx

Application process

Call Housing Counselor

Fees

Participants cannot be charged more than 30% of their income.

Service area

Pike, PA
Wayne, PA

Description

Offers an affordable housing choice that brings together homeowners who want to share their homes with home seekers. Homeowers are able to share their homes with people looking for housing in exchange for rent, help around the house, or a combination of both. The program was designed to help senior citizens age at home if they choose.

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Coordinates and administers services and resources to help older adults and individuals with disabilities to make decisions and choices about their own care and enable them to be active in their communities. Most services are delivered through the county area agencies on aging.