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Welcome to the Parent Housing Match
A private housing-match for parents and legal guardians exploring the possibility of renting, purchasing, or sharing a home with another compatible parent household. Your information will remain private and will not be publicly displayed. If a possible match is identified, you will be contacted before any identifying information is shared. Joining does not guarantee a match, rental approval, financing, or housing placement.
Contact Information
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Providing a phone number may allow us to contact you more quickly if a possible match is identified.
Preferred Contact Method
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Email
Text
Phone
No preference
Current City or ZIP Code
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How did you hear about the Parent Housing Match Registry?
Facebook
Facebook group
Instagram
Friend or family
Real estate professional
Family-law attorney
Divorce mediator
Therapist or counselor
Community organization
Online search
Other
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Housing Search
Housing Goal
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Rent
Purchase
Open to either
Have an existing home to share
Primary Preferred Location
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Location Flexibility Radius
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Exact area only
Within 5 miles
Within 10 miles
Within 15 miles
Within 20 miles
Within 25 miles
Within 30 miles
Flexible depending on the home and match
Additional Locations
Desired Move Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Moving Timeline
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As soon as possible
Within 30 days
31–60 days
61–90 days
3–6 months
6–12 months
More than 12 months
Flexible or exploring
Personal Monthly Housing Contribution
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Property Types
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Apartment
Condominium
Townhouse
Duplex
Single-family home
Basement or accessory dwelling unit
Home with separate living areas
Multigenerational-style home
No preference
Other
Preferred Lease Length
Month-to-month
6 months
9 months
12 months
18 months
24 months
Flexible
Not applicable
Purchase Readiness
Ready now
Within 30–60 days
Within 3–6 months
Within 6–12 months
More than one year
Exploring
Lender Status
Preapproved
Spoken with a lender but not preapproved
Have not spoken with a lender
Would like a lender referral
Unsure about qualification
Not applicable
Existing Home Available
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Yes
No
Existing Home Description
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Your Household
How many adults would be part of your household?
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How many children would live in the home at least part of the time?
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What are the general age ranges of the children in your household?
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Infant–2
3–5
6–9
10–13
14–17
18 or older and living at home
Expecting a child
Prefer to discuss privately
How often would the children generally be in the home?
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Full time
Most of the time
Approximately half the time
Certain weekends or school breaks
Schedule varies
Prefer to discuss privately
How many bedrooms would your household need?
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Would your household have any pets living in the home?
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Yes
No
Please describe the type, number, and approximate size of your pets.
Does anyone in your household smoke or vape?
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No
Outdoors only
Indoors
Prefer to discuss privately
How many vehicles would your household regularly keep at the property?
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How important is remaining near your children’s current school or school district?
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Very important
Somewhat important
Flexible
Not applicable
Are there any property features your household needs?
No steps or limited stairs
Entry-level bedroom
Entry-level bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Accessible bathroom
Public transportation access
No specific features needed
Prefer to discuss privately
Other
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The Type of Shared Household You Want
Which type of shared-housing arrangement interests you most?
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Housing-cost arrangement only — We would share the home and agreed expenses but generally maintain separate lives.
Friendly shared household — I would like a positive relationship and occasional shared meals or activities while maintaining separate responsibilities.
Supportive parent partnership — I would like to explore selected shared routines, expenses, and occasional mutual support.
Village-style household — I am interested in building a close, cooperative household with shared activities and clearly agreed responsibilities.
Open to different arrangements
Unsure
What type of relationship would you ideally like to have with the other parent or guardian?
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Respectful housemates
Casual friendship
Close friendship
Shared family activities
Occasional shared meals
Shared household routines
Emotional support
Parenting support
Mostly independent households
Open to what develops naturally
Which expenses might you be open to sharing?
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Housing payment
Utilities
Internet
Household supplies
Cleaning service
Lawn care
Selected groceries or meals
Furniture for shared spaces
Licensed childcare provider
Carpool expenses
Nothing other than housing
Other
Would you be open to discussing occasional childcare exchanges with the other parent after trust has been established?
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Yes
Possibly after trust is established
Emergencies only
No
Unsure
The Parent Housing Match Registry does not provide, supervise, arrange, or guarantee childcare. Any childcare arrangement would be a separate voluntary agreement between the participating adults.
Would you be open to sharing the cost of a babysitter, nanny, or licensed childcare provider?
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Yes
Possibly
No
Unsure
How important is developing a friendship with the other parent or guardian?
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1 — Respectful housemates are enough • 5 — A supportive friendship is very important
How much independence and privacy would you prefer?
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1 — A highly connected household • 5 — Mostly independent households sharing a property
What is your age range?
20–30
31–40
41–50
51+
Prefer not to answer
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Household Compatibility
Which descriptions generally fit your household’s schedule?
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Early schedule
Traditional school and work schedule
Work from home
Evening or overnight work
Weekend work
Irregular schedule
Active or busy household
Generally quiet household
Cleanliness Expectations
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Relaxed
Moderately tidy
Very tidy and organized
Prefer a written cleaning schedule
Flexible with clear expectations
What is your preference regarding overnight adult guests?
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Comfortable with notice and agreed rules
Comfortable occasionally
Prefer limited overnight guests
Prefer no overnight adult guests
Needs discussion
How important are household quiet hours?
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Very important
Somewhat important
Flexible
Not especially important
What are the three most important qualities you would want in another parent household?
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What are your three nonnegotiables for a shared-housing arrangement?
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What is your biggest concern about sharing housing with another family?
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Is there anything else that would help us understand what you are looking for?
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Readiness and Consent
How serious are you about pursuing a shared-housing arrangement?
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Ready for possible matches
Seriously interested but need more information
Exploring the idea
Future consideration
Would you be willing to participate in a private introductory call before being considered Match Ready?
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Yes
No
Which steps would you be willing to complete before entering a housing arrangement?
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Identity verification
Income or rental qualification
Rental references
Third-party background screening
Mortgage preapproval if purchasing
Personal references
Household agreement
Need more information before agreeing
I consent to being contacted regarding possible housing matches and related real estate services.
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I consent to being contacted regarding possible housing matches and related real estate services.
I understand that identifying information about me will not be shared with a potential match without my permission.
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I understand that identifying information about me will not be shared with a potential match without my permission.
Required Acknowledgments
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I understand that joining the registry does not guarantee a match, rental approval, financing, property approval, or purchase.
I understand that my profile will not be publicly displayed.
I understand that a possible match is an introduction only, and I am responsible for deciding whether another participant and proposed housing arrangement are appropriate for my household.
I understand that the registry is not an emergency housing provider, childcare provider, lender, landlord, legal service, or background-screening agency.
I confirm that the information I provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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