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With only 60 active Home Sharing programs across the United States, the Osceola Council on Aging is fortunate to host this housing initiative for residents of the Osceola community.
The national program has been available to community members for more than six years.
Funded in part by the Osceola County Human Services division, the countywide project called ‘Hearts and Home Sharing,’ has become a vital component in the OCOA’s efforts to support additional options for low-income residential housing opportunities.
The program is simply the act of co-housing, co-living or renting a bedroom, or portion of a home from an owner or occupant of a residence; with rental options in homes, condominiums, and apartment residences.
“As most Central Florida residents are experiencing both rental and cost of living increases, this has prompted a demand for innovative housing solutions for lower income individuals,” OCOA Vice-President of Housing Angelica Rodriguez said, “Luckily, Home Sharing has emerged as a crucial resource for residents, not just in the state of Florida, but across our country.
This option is empowering seniors, individuals with disabilities, working professionals, and those who simply cannot find affordable housing to maintain independence by sharing costs.”
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