Housemate Match

  • A housing service for tenants and homeowners in Metro Atlanta
  • Beautiful homes with access to public transportation in safe neighborhoods
  • Unique service delivering immediate with confidential interviews
  • Successfully serving Metro Atlanta for over 25 years

Housemate Match (HMM) is a unique, nationally recognized, home sharing program that matches mature adult homeowners who have extra room in their homes with adults (tenants) seeking a roommate in a beautiful and safe place to live in the Metro Atlanta area.

HMM connects two people who are looking to combine personal and financial resources. HMM provides rooms to rent for those who prefer to share a home rather than living alone and for those who choose to remain in their home and age in place.

Our nationally recognized homesharing program is nonprofit and nonsectarian. 

International friends are welcome. 


Why Use Our House Mate Match Program?

  • Reduces living expenses
  • Provides increased security for both homeowner and tenant
  • Promotes camaraderie and friendship
  • Creates a stable living environment
  • Fosters independence
  • Accommodates those who use public transportation

Homeowners

  • are independent.
  • provide a private bedroom.
  • share common living areas, kitchen and laundry.
  • live in private homes, apartments, townhomes, or condominiums.

Tenants

  • are single.
  • are often college students; professionals; divorced.
  • are employed, able to provide proof of income and three valid references.

Homeowners’ Benefits

  • Independence.
  • Enables homeowners to remain in their homes.
  • Provides safety and security.
  • Substantially reduces living expenses.
  • Alleviates loneliness.

Tenants’ Benefits

  • Beautiful and secure home.
  • Provides a stable, nice place to live in a safe neighborhood.
  • Reduces living expenses.
  • Marta accessible.
 

Frequently Asked Questions about HMM

How do I get started?

Schedule an interview with one of our professional Housing Counselors responsible for the geographic locations that you are interested in (see contact box). Please bring a picture ID, three written references, and proof of income.

What are the characteristics of the home?

The home is a private home, a townhome, a condominium or an apartment.

Who is qualified?

Homeowners are seniors who have extra space in their homes to share.

Home seekers are adults with some type of income.

What areas are served?

We offer housing options in the following metro Atlanta areas: Fulton County, City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, Perimeter, Emory, and Midtown.

What is the average rent?

Rents vary.

Do I pay rent every month?

Rents and payment arrangements are made between you and the homeowner.

Do I have to sign a lease?

Most homeowners do not request a lease.

Are there homes available near Marta?

Yes, homes are available on Marta.

Are the rooms furnished or unfurnished?

You have the option to choose either.

How much does it cost to use the HMM services?

There is no charge for the service. Contributions are welcome, but no one is excluded due to inability to pay.

 


 
 



 

Contact Information

Please contact our professional Housing Counselors, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Rita Zadoff

Director, Housemate Match/Home But Not Alone
(Serving Sandy Springs & North Fulton County)
678.812.4081

Marlyn Patouillet

Housing Counselor
(Serving Sandy Springs & North Fulton County)
678.812.4084

Candace Kortovich

Housing Counselor
(Serving DeKalb & Gwinnett Counties and In-Home Caregiving)
678.812.4082

Tekeysha Mack

Housing Counselor
(Serving the City of Atlanta & South Fulton County)
678.812.4085

Lynne Dyckman

Housing Counselor
(Serving Cobb County)
678.812.3729