Housing Options for Older Adults

Apply to the Shared Housing and Resource Exchange (SHARE) Program

An affordable housing choice that brings together homeowners who want to share their home with home seekers who are looking for housing in exchange for a contribution to living expenses, help around the house, or a combination of both.

Why Share a Home?

Some people like the idea of having another person around the house. Others are looking for an affordable place to live or a way to supplement their income in order to meet household expenses. In some cases, it enables the older adult to remain in their home and community.

Homesharing offers the homeowner:

  • Income to help with expenses
  • A responsible tenant

Homesharing offers the home seeker:

  • A private bedroom with agreed upon, shared common spaces
  • Affordable rent

Homesharing may offer participants help with household tasks or other agreed upon services. It may also offer the home seeker reduced rent in exchange for services.

How does SHARE Work?

A homeowner and home seeker meet separately with the SHARE Housing Counselor to discuss needs and preferences, complete the application, and provide references.  

The SHARE Housing Counselor will:

  • Conduct reference and background checks
  • Identify potential home share matches
  • Introduce the homeowners and home seekers
  • Coordinate the written homesharing agreement
  • Oversee trial living periods
  • Provide ongoing support during the term of the agreement
  • Connect the participants to other community resources.

Who is Eligible?

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.

How to Apply

The SHARE Program is run through your local AAA. You can contact the SHARE Counselor directly or reach out to your AAA.

Online Interest Form

Complete the online interest form and a SHARE Counselor will reach out to you.

Contact Your Local Area Agency on Aging

Use the directory to find your local AAA.

Call The Department of Aging

Call PDA to be connected with your local AAA.

717-783-1550

Find a SHARE Housing Counselor

SHARE is currently available in Allegheny, Bucks, Carbon, Crawford, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Snyder, Union, and Wayne counties. Reach out directly to the SHARE Housing Counselor in your county at the number listed.

Allegheny County
Tina White
(412) 350-4254
DHS-AAAHouse@alleghenycounty.us

Bucks County
Kimberly Pattley
(267) 351-1855
c-kapattley@buckscounty.org

Carbon County
Kellie Cummings
Carbon County Area Agency on Aging
(570) 249-1159
kcummingssharecoordinator@ptd.net

Crawford County
Gwen Smith
Active Aging, Inc.
(814) 336-1792 Ext. 165
gsmith@activeaging.org

Lackawanna County
Kecia Snyder
Lackawanna SHARE Housing Counselor
(570) 963-6781 Ext. 1306
snyderke@lackawannacounty.org

Lehigh County
Annette Rodriguez
(610) 936-2082
annette@lvactivelife.org​

 

Monroe County
Kelly Foley
(570) 832-0538
kfoley@pikepa.org

Montgomery County
Tim Barr
(484) 682-7804
tbarr@fsmontco.org

Northampton County
Alberto Martinez
(484) 894-2961
alberto@LVactivelife.org

Northumberland, Union-Snyder Counties
Todd Kiger
(570) 238-2868
todd.kiger@ncaging.org

Pike County
Heather Dodd
(570) 832-5133
hdodd@pikepa.org​

Wayne County
Christina​​ Grape-Garvey
(570) 817-3236
cgrapegarvey@pikepa.org​

Available SHARE Homes

This is a current list of available SHARE homes. The list is updated each month.

  • Penn Hills – Home host looking for sharer; single family home in quiet, clean residential neighborhood. One furnished bedroom (open to bring your own bedroom furniture), 1 shared bath, access to washer and dryer. Owner has 2 cats (no additional pets allowed), no smoking, social drinking. Most errands, such as shopping, would require a car; not near any public transportation. Service exchanges to be determined upon application process.
  • Dormont – Home host looking for sharer; single family home in quiet, clean residential neighborhood. One furnished bedroom, 2 shared baths, owner has 3 cats (no additional pets allowed), no smoking, social drinking, Approximately 5 block walk to public transportation and business district; most errands such as shopping would require a car or public transport; street parking; access to washer and dryer. Service exchanges to be determined upon application process.
  • Penn Hills – Home host looking for sharer; Colonial-style  single family home in quiet, clean residential neighborhood. One furnished bedroom, second floor, private bath. No pets allowed, occasional social drinking only, no smoking, street and driveway parking; 7–10 minute walk to public transportation, most errands such as shopping center would require a car; access to washer and dryer; Service exchanges to be determined upon application process.
  • McKeesport - Home host looking for sharer McKeesport; single family home in quiet residential neighborhood one bedroom, second floor, shared bath. No pets allowed, no drinking, no smoking, street parking; 5 minute walk to public transportation, neighborhood shopping center and church; Service exchanges to be determined upon application process.
  • Manchester - Home host looking for sharer, one bedroom, second floor, shared bath. No pets allowed, no drinking, no smoking, street parking, 1 minute from public transportation; approximately 15 minute walk to most Northshore amenities i.e. restaurants, baseball field etc.; Service exchanges to be determined upon application process.
  • Forest Hills - Home host looking for sharer, single family ranch-style home, two bedrooms, second floor, shared bath, No pets allowed, no drinking, no smoking. Car port and Street parking; 2 minute walk to public transportation; 5 minute drive to shopping plaza; Service exchanges decided during application process.
  • Bellevue - Home host looking for sharer, single family home, one bedroom, second floor, shared bath, no pets allowed, owner has a pet cat, no drinking, no smoking, bus line withing 1 minute walk; inside chair lift available on stairs; Service exchanges decided during application process.

For Allegheny County, please contact Tina White at (215) 303-4254 or DHS-AAAHouse@alleghenycounty.us if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program. 

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Perkasie - Host has a two-story single home with washer and dryer on the first floor.  Second floor bedroom with bed and walk-in closet and a shared second floor bath. The home has a new kitchen, a back deck, and on-street parking. No smokers, no pets. Male or female welcome.
  • New Hope – Host has single-story rancher with basement. Home is located on a rural road, so the sharer would not have access to public transit. Washer and dryer in basement. Host has one dog, not sure if he would be ok with more pets. The sharer would have a fully furnished bedroom with a private full bathroom. No smokers, and very, very occasional drinkers ok. The host is looking for contributions towards living expenses, companionship, and help with household projects.
  • Telford – Host has a two-bedroom townhome with a fully finished basement for storage. An unfurnished bedroom is located on the second floor with its own private full bathroom. Home has a living room, kitchen, dining, and half bathroom located on first floor. There is also a balcony located off of the living room. Host is a non-smoker and non-drinker and looking for the same. Host has one medium sized dog, 11 years old and blind. The host does not want any other pets. Host is looking for a contribution to household expenses and help with rides and household chores.
  • Bristol - Host has a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in a 55+ community.  The sharer would have a bedroom furnished with a bed and a lamp as well as a private full bath. (This bathroom would be used if guests should come over. It has two entrances, one from the bedroom and one from the hallway. Both locking doors.) The condo has living room, dining area, kitchen, washer and dryer, and a balcony. The host is a nonsmoker and casual drinker. Ok with casual drinker and no smoking. Host has one cat and does not want any more pets. Host is looking for financial contribution as well as pet sitting as a service exchange. Home is about 20min walk from public transit and does have off street parking.
  • Yardley Borough – A two-bedroom condo in a 55+ Community, secure building with elevator, and fitness room.  Host has one affectionate cat, and is offering a furnished bedroom, with access to 2 full baths, in exchange for a non-smoker to do chores and housekeeping.  No additional pets allowed.

For Bucks County, please contact Kimberly Pattley, (267) 351-1855 or c-kapattley@buckscounty.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program. 

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Lansford Area - Home host looking for sharer. One room available on second floor. There is a stair glide on stairs. Shared bathroom and common areas. Laundry on premises. Located in town, access to local amenities and public transportation. No pets. Home host looking for contribution of living.
  • Palmerton/ Kunkletown area – Home host looking for sharer. Mobile home with one bedroom available with private bath. Laundry on premises. Located outside of town in rural area. Home host looking for contribution of living and resource exchange. 

For Carbon County, please call Kellie Cummings, SHARE Housing Counselor at (570) 249-1159 or email kcummingssharecoordinator@ptd.net if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts: 

  • Meadville Area – Home host prefers no dogs, no smoking, is ok with responsible alcohol use, looking for a 60+ sharer, townhouse, with a 2nd floor bedroom and "bonus" room available, shared bath, laundry is available, is close to bus stop, parking is available if sharer has a car. 
  • Meadville Area – Home near Allegheny College, second floor full apartment. Host is looking for only a financial contribution. Prefers no smoking and responsible alcohol use. Host is private and prefers a quiet self-sufficient person, a small pet is acceptable. Within walking distance of bus stop, street parking only.  
  • Meadville – Home near Allegheny College, second floor bedroom and shared bathroom, laundry and Wi-Fi available. Host is looking for companionship and financial contribution. Prefers no smoking and no alcohol use. Host has 2 cats would consider another cat. Off street parking, within walking distance of bus stop.
  • Conneaut Lake – Host is looking for someone to share a vacation home, host visits for 6 months of the year. Host would prefer no pets, no smoking, responsible alcohol use. Sharer would need own furnishings, second floor bedroom and shared bathroom. Within walking distance of downtown Conneaut Lake, off street parking.
  • Conneaut Lake – Home within walking distance of downtown Conneaut Lake, ranch style home with off street parking, private bath. Host is looking for companionship and financial contribution. Prefers no smoking, no alcohol use, no pets.
  • Linesville Area – Host has a large two story farmhouse. Loft bedroom off the kitchen 15 steps/shared bathroom. No smoking or alcohol use, Sharer must love cats and dogs and be willing to live in a remote location, must have a car.
  • Springboro – Host resides in a cape cod, with second floor bedroom, shared first floor bath, Wi-Fi available, no smoking, no drinking, Host has a small dog. Due to location a car is a must, (one mile out of Springboro). Host willing to negotiate financial contribution with a resource exchange for assistance with outdoor chores. 
  • Saegertown – Two-story home with a furnished sharer bedroom and “bonus” room available. Shared bathroom, use of laundry, off-street parking, walking distance to bus stop and grocery store. Host has a cat and would consider another cat. Prefers no smoking in the home.

For Crawford County, please contact Gwen Smith at (814) 336-1792 Ext. 165 or gsmith@activeaging.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Scranton – Home Host looking for sharer. Two-story home with one bedroom on the second floor. Shared bathroom with two bedrooms currently occupied. Home host allows small pets. Home host allows smoking off the property. Street parking is available. Home is located near a hospital and grocery store and near a bus route. Host is looking for someone to help with light housekeeping, personal care and a contribution to living expenses.
  • Old Forge – Home host is looking for sharer. Ranch style home with private bedroom and shared bath. Home host is accepting of a small dog, occasional moderate alcohol use, no smoking in the home. Host is looking for lawn care, snow removal, light housekeeping possible errands and a contribution to living expenses. Home is located within walking distance of the bus route.
  • Clarks Summit - Home host is looking for a sharer who can contribute to monthly expenses and provide light housekeeping and meal prep. home host can provide a ground floor private bedroom with a private bath. Home host asks the sharer does not have animals and does not smoke. Home host is tolerant of some alcohol use but not tolerant to abuse.  Seeker would need transportation as the property is not within walking distance of services.
  • Throop - Home host is seeking a neat, organized sharer without pets. Private room with shared bath in ranch style home. Seeker would need transportation as property is in a neighborhood not within walking distance to services. Home host is seeking shared housing expenses as well as assistance with yard work and housekeeping. Smoking outside is tolerated as well as moderate alcohol use, pets are not allowed.

For Lackawanna County, please contact Kecia Snyder at (570) 963-6781 Ext. 1306 or snyderke@lackawannacounty.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program. 

Updated: April 2025



Available Hosts:

  • Allentown – Female home host seeks a female home sharer that is working full time or attends college.  First floor room with separate entrance and bathroom.  Home host does have a dog and prefers no other pets. Home host prefers a nonsmoker, nondrinker and is looking for contribution to living expenses.

Please contact Annette Rodriguez at (610) 936-2082 or annette@lvactivelife.org ​​if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.​

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Arrow Lake Area – Home host looking for a sharer. No smoking, no drinking. One-bedroom, shared bath.
  • Reeders Area – Home host is looking for a sharer.  One-bedroom, available with shared Kitchen, bath and living space.  No pets, no drinking, no smoking.  Must have their own vehicle.  Contribution to household expenses required.
  • Cresco Area – Home host is looking for a sharer. No smoking, no drinking, dog would be appreciated.  One-bedroom, private bath.  Must have their own vehicle.  Housekeeping, gardening, companionship and small contribution to household expenses required.

For Monroe County, please contact Kelly Foley at (570) 832-0538 or kfoley@pikepa.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Bridgeport - Has a shared bathroom located on the second level of the townhouse.  No pets permitted in the home. Interested in contribution to living expenses.
  • Harleysville - Has a two-bedroom apartment. One bedroom with a shared bathroom.  Interested in help with chores and financial contribution.
  • Norristown - Has one bedroom available on the second floor with a shared bathroom. No pets. Interested in financial contribution.
  • Pottstown - has a shared bathroom and a loft bedroom.  Bedroom is located on the second floor.  No pets, the host has two cats and a bird.  Non-smoker only.  Interested in contribution to living expenses.
  • West Norristown - has a bedroom and private bath available in her apartment. No pets. Interested in financial contribution and help with chores.
  • Narberth - Has a bedroom available on the second floor with a private bath. Interested in financial contribution. No pets.
  • Telford - Has a bedroom available in an apartment. Shared bath. Looking for financial contribution only.  No pets.

Please contact Tim Barr, (484) 682-7804 or TBarr@fsmontco.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.​​

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Bethlehem Area – Home host seeking. Seeking financial compensation and services for either bedroom or basement if seeker wants to renovate. Dog friendly. No smokers.
  • Easton Area – Home host seeking sharer for financial compensation. No smokers or drinkers, no pets. Must be independent
  • Bethlehem Area – Home host seeking sharer for 2nd floor bedroom. Financial compensation plus services. No smoking or pets.
  • Tatamy Area - Home hose seeking sharers for 1st floor bedroom. Free parking available. Financial compensation plus services. No pets.
  • Easton Area – Home host seeking sharer for financial compensation. 2nd floor bedroom, parking on the street.
  • Bethlehem area – Home host seeking sharer for financial compensation. 2nf floor bedroom in condo. No pets, no smokers.
  • Freemansburg Area - Home host seeking sharer for financial compensation plus services. 2nd floor bedroom. Must be dog friendly.
  • Easton Area – Home host seeking sharer. Financial compensation. No pets or smokers. 1st floor bedroom. Parking on driveway.
  • Bethlehem Area – Home host seeking sharer for Financial compensation plus services. Must be independent. No pets, no smoking.
  • Northampton Area – Home host seeking sharer for financial compensation. No smoking or pets. Parking on the street.
  • Freemansburg Area – Host looking for seeker for financial compensation. 2nd floor bedroom, parking available. Not pets or smokers.
  • Bethlehem Area – Home host seeking sharer for financial compensation. Single story, parking available, pet friendly.

Please contact Alberto Martinez at (484) 894-2961 or alberto@LVactivelife.org​ if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.​

Updated: April 2025​​​

Available Hosts: 

  • Sunbury - Second floor bedroom is available to home seeker in exchange for contribution to living expenses and assistance with household chores. Home host searching for a home seeker to aid with household task. Home host having difficulties in household completion and become tired when completing household task. Negotiable contribution to living expenses if home seeker can assist in completing household task. Home host accepting small animals would allow moderate drinking and smoking outside. Can assist home seeker with transportation needs, and meal preparation.
  • Shamokin - Home host is searching for a home seeker for financial support. Welcoming a home seeker into a one floor style home in a rural setting. 1st floor semi-furnished room available with private bathroom. No pets, no smoking, and moderate consumption of alcohol are allowed. All common areas of home available for use by home seeker. Including use of Wi-Fi connection provided by home host.
  • Shamokin - Home host welcomes a home host into a half a double house. Second floor partially furnished bedroom available. Wanting to receive contribution to living expenses and assistance with transportation. Seeking companionship in everyday living activities. Smoking and alcohol consumption are allowable. No pets.
  • Milton - Home host searching for home seeker for extra financial support. First floor bedroom available. Shared bathroom. Contribution to living expenses will be all inclusive, including food being provided to a home seeker. Would be accepting of a home seeker with a cat. No smoking and no consumption of alcohol. Home seeker would need to have own vehicle, because of home being located on the outskirts of Milton, PA. 

For Northumberland and Union/Snyder Counties, please contact Todd Kiger at (570) 495-2372 or todd.kiger@ncaging.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program. 

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Bushkill - Pets and indoor smoking permitted. Outdoor smoking and alcohol permitted. LBGTQ friendly. Host needs help with yardwork.
  • Milford - Sharer must be 60 years or older. Smoking, alcohol, and pets prohibited.
  • Bushkill - Sharer must be 60 years or older. Outdoor smoking and cat permitted. Alcohol and dogs prohibited. Host only home on weekends. Families welcome.
  • Bushkill - Host has three dogs. Possible dog permitted. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. No stairs.
  • Milford - Small pet negotiable. Smoking and alcohol use prohibited. Home entrance up set up stairs.
  • Matamoras - Medium size and Large upstairs rooms available with bathroom. Smoking and pets prohibited. Separate entrance for Sharers.
  • Milford - Furnished bedroom. Pet-friendly home. Smoking and alcohol use prohibited.

For Pike County, please contact Heather Dodd at hdodd@pikepa.org​ or (570) 832-5133 if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • Selinsgrove - Home host seeking home seeker for significant resources exchange. Home host demonstrating age-related difficulties, which has made completing larger task more of challenge. Home host looking to increase companionship in the home and engage in mutually satisfying activities. Home sharer would need to be able to operate a lawn mower. Contribution to living expenses negotiable on the ability of home sharer to complete resources exchange requested by home host. Second floor bedroom is available and would need to be furnished. Outdoor smoking and moderate consumption of alcohol acceptable. Home located in rural area with plenty of outside space to enjoy on warm sunny days.
  • Beavertown - Home host welcomes a home seeker into a fully handicapped accessible one floor apartment in the countryside of Beavertown, PA. Home host wanting to help a suitable home seeker in need of housing and significant companionship in the home setting and engagement in mutually satisfying activities. Fully furnished first floor bedroom available. Home seeker would have own private bathroom. No smokers and casual consumption of alcohol acceptable. Contribution to living expenses negotiable.  

For Northumberland and Union/Snyder Counties, please contact Todd Kiger at (570) 495-2372 or todd.kiger@ncaging.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program. 

Updated: April 2025

Available Hosts:

  • West Milton – Home host seeking home seeker for in-home support and transportation to medical appointments. Home host works full-time from home. Home host suffered an unfortunate medical event, which has caused blindness in peripheral vision. Seeking home seeker that can assist with everyday living tasks. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to assist with transportation needs. No smokers, moderate consumption of alcohol acceptable. Would have furnished room with cable TV and all the amenities of the common areas would be available to home seeker.
  • Millmont - Home host searching for home seeker with an active lifestyle. Home host lives in the countryside of Millmont, PA. Ranch-style home nestled next to a creek with scenic country scenery. Wanting companionship and engage in mutually satisfying activities. Contribution to living expense negotiable. Second floor bedroom available. Smoking and alcohol consumption are allowable. No Pets.

​For Northumberland and Union/Snyder Counties, please contact Todd Kiger at (570) 495-2372 or todd.kiger@ncaging.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program. 

Updated: April 2025

·Available Hosts:

  • Moscow – Host looking for a sharer. Outdoor smoker, alcohol and cat permitted. Host has a pet cat. Sharer will have their own bathroom.
  • Hawley – Host’s home is near the historic downtown area and the river. Sharer will have a private bedroom and shared bathroom. Contribution to living expenses required. Host has an indoor cat. No smoking.
  • Honesdale – Host has a cottage adjacent to the home in a country setting with a pond outside town. Cottage has two furnished bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, small kitchen, lower den and deck with scenic view. Financial contribution requested, besides helping host with housework, laundry, garbage and bringing in mail.
  • Honesdale – Host has a lovely Victorian home, close to library, hospital, and local businesses. No pets or smoking; alcohol permitted. Sharer will have private living quarters on the third floor, including bedroom and bathroom.  Financial contribution for household expenses requested.
  • Moscow – Host has a home in a country setting close to the Wayne and Lackawanna County borders. Sharer will have a private bedroom with a shared bathroom. Contribution to living expenses requested, along with companionship and some help with housework and cooking.
  • Waymart – Host has scenic rural home. Outdoor smoking and alcohol permitted. Handicapped accessible. Dog prohibited, but host has a service dog.

For Wayne County, please contact Christina Grape-Garvey at cgrapegarvey@pikepa.org​ or (570) 817-3236 if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.

Updated: April 2025