If you are interested in pursuing any of the opportunities below, please call Tucson Home Sharing at 520-965-4017 to request contact information for a particular Code listing

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Home Seeker:  No specific preference

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I’m a friendly and occasionally brilliant 56-year old man looking for a sustainable housing situation. I’m mildly autistic, but sociable and charming. I have a job that I genuinely love (overnight security at La Encantada) and have held it for three years. Now I need to find a place to call Home.

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I always function best when I have a housemate, and I have a lot of friends who can vouch that I’m good at sharing space. I can’t cook and I can’t fix things, but I am reliably funny and optimistic, good at asking how your day went and sharing silly cartoons or poems. In a perfect world, my housemate would also like watching old movies, solving crosswords, or playing geekily intricate boardgames. But I’m also content to simply check in regularly and make sure things are okay. I like small spaces, so I tend to keep to my room and leave most of the common areas to others. I don’t drink at home, don’t smoke or do drugs, and I don’t have overnight guests. 

 

MUST-HAVES: A place that’s quiet enough that I can sleep during the day (5am - 2pm or thereabouts) and a safe place to park.  

 

WOULD BE NICE: A room big enough to hold an exercise bike, a separate bathroom and perhaps a separate entrance so I don’t wake anyone when I’m coming home between 1 and 5 am. I’m a staunch gay ally so a gay-friendly household would certainly be a positive.

 

NEGOTIABLES: I love dogs and am allergic to cats but have successfully lived with them as long as they stay out of my room. I have lots of experience walking, feeding, and otherwise caring for animals, including administering medicine. I’m happy to do chores around the house, but I work best with a calendar chart that lists which chores are due when, so I can check them off and sometimes I need reminding.

If you’re a home seeker, I’d also be willing to look into pooling our money for a home sharing or apartment sharing experience.

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My favorite dinosaur is the ankylosaur, but I’m deinocheirus-curious. Thanks for asking!

(Code: DD102324)

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Home Seeker: Midtown or Nearby Preference

 

59-year-old woman seeks a home-sharing arrangement with private bedroom and bath for myself and two small well-behaved dogs. The ideal location would be within 15-20 minutes of the Speedway/Campbell area.

 

 A former organizer, I’m employed as a personal assistant. I am tidy, responsible, resourceful, and flexible. I can provide help with household chores, light yard maintenance, errands, and assist with household costs for example items like groceries or utilities. 

 

My dogs come to work with me and travel with me, and so are out of the home quite a bit. They are both good with people, kids, other small dogs, and cats, and are non-destructive.

 

Recreation includes time spent out of doors, hiking, reading and I play guitar. I don’t smoke and rarely drink. Healthy eating and living in an environmentally responsible manner are important to me. I consider myself easy going and could be happy in a variety of situations including LBGTQ-friendly. Open and honest communication is key. 

(Code: CC81824)

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Home Seeker:  Looking to Co-Buy Home in Central Tucson                                       ​​​

I am looking for an individual, couple, or small family with stable income and no substance abuse concerns with whom to co-buy a home in Central Tucson (roughly Grant to 29th Street, Grande to Swan).  My vision is to combine resources for mutual benefit. This would be my home for the rest of my life, so I am looking for people of any age committed to remaining in Tucson for at least ten years or the rest of their lives.

My ideal co-buyer does not smoke/vape and has some skill at property maintenance. Someone with a truck would be great. I would like to share home repair, improvement, and garden projects; some meals; and some social life, such as holiday gatherings or movie nights. For example, a veteran who has renounced militarism (that is, a Veteran for Peace); a couple of any gender mix; or a family with not more than two children, any ages, would suit me. (The list is not exhaustive – please consider whether my proposal suits your tastes and resources and, if so, contact me.)

I am a 62-year-old white woman who took early retirement from government work. I have no children or pets, prefer cats to dogs, and am happy to share child and pet care with my homemates. I usually ride my bike though I have a car. I meditate daily and volunteer out of the house at least four days per week (at Mission Garden, for Tucson Samaritans, and for other organizations).  I like to take little trips for a few days or a couple weeks at a time. I don’t smoke, vape, or drink, and dislike television in public rooms. I love the Tucson festivals, such as Day of the Dead, and regularly attend recitals and concerts at the U of A Fred Fox School of Music. I attend Pima Monthly (Quaker) Meeting. I am committed to principles of right livelihood and nonviolence, so I cannot live with active military or those who work at Raytheon.

I live on a pension with sufficient savings to make a significant down payment on a nice place. I was a solo homeowner for 15 years, maintained my houses meticulously, and sold to find a community in another location. I am currently renting a room and can stay here indefinitely, though I am eager to move. I recognize that co-buying is a big commitment and am ready to take interim steps, such as sharing a rental, to ensure we build the community we want.

(Code: MR8924)

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Home Seeker:  Anywhere in the greater Tucson area

This is a somewhat different profile, as I would like to experience home sharing for several months before committing myself to it completely.

 

Short-Term Request 

I am a mature woman, who has been living on my own and find I miss having a person to talk with about almost anything.  I am a good listener and enjoy friendly discussions and debate.  I also miss having a person with whom to share television shows, museums, concerts, and other public events.  

In addition, I am a good cook and baker, who enjoys preparing meals and baked goods to share with others.  I enjoy gardening and “playing” in the dirt.  Art, music, and the outdoors are part of my environment.  I am currently writing two nonfiction books and creating a series of multi-media paintings inspired by astronomical photographs.  

Is there someone with a furnished bedroom (or minimally furnished bedroom suite) with whom I could experience home sharing for approximately 3 months, to find out if I am completely adaptable to this lifestyle? I do need space for art and research projects, am willing to take on cooking and housekeeping responsibilities and share in utility costs. Strong cell phone and internet connections, covered parking, and shared meals would be a real plus for me in a smoke-free residence. 

 

Long-Term Request

What I would be looking for in the long run is preferably a smoke -free unfurnished casita or ADU (or large, unfurnished bedroom suite) in an area that is safe and walkable.  I have some family furniture, which is currently in storage. Most needed is space for my research library and art work, strong cell phone and internet connections and covered parking for my car. A common, outdoor area for relaxation and good conversations would be ideal. Shared meals could be prepared and enjoyed in either the casita or main residence.  

(Code: TH71524)​​

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Home Seeker:  Any area of Tucson

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Physically fit, active and dependable senior woman looking for a spacious unfurnished room with a private bathroom (or guest house), with storage space, and garage access or off-street parking. 

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Spiritual, eco-conscious and following a holistic approach to life and health, I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs, and I don't take any medicine, which is quite unusual for someone of my generation! I am flexible and compassionate, patient, well-organized, and work hard to simplify life. 

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A good cook, I am a vegetarian who eats organic food, but I don’t mind if my housemate eats differently. I am an expert in nutrition as I have published two dictionaries on food of 600 pages. I bring some exoticism to a home share relationship because I was born in Canada, have lived in diverse countries, and speak French, English (with an accent!), and Spanish. I have a good sense of humor - a French sense of humor! - and I like to make people laugh.

 

Quiet and tidy, I am in the house quite a bit, spending a lot of time on my computer, doing Zoom sometimes, reading etc. I seldom have friends visiting and seldom family members because they live in Quebec.                                                                                                                                                                           

I do enjoy privacy, but I also value shared time. I would like to live with a housemate who shares some of my interests (I have many, some not very mainstream … yet!), who enjoys a good conversation, who values living in harmony with an open mind, and who likes good communication. 

 

I am willing to assist with cooking, clean up, outside yard work, transportation, etc. I enjoy playing cards and sometimes doing puzzles! I do not watch TV; in fact, I don’t even own one. I listen to classical music on the radio - and to my CDs – often ethnic music, often singing to them while I cook. Similar musical taste is important to me, as well as minimal noise in and outside the house, with TV and radio on low volume. I am very sensitive to perfume and can only live in a house where the diverse soaps and cleaning products are non toxic and unscented. 

 

I look forward to hearing from a like-minded person who is interested in sharing a home for companionship and other mutual benefits. 

(Code: SM62024) 

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Home Seeker:  Will consider all areas of Tucson

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I am a quiet, friendly and communicative senior male (originally from New York), currently seeking a safe, friendly, accepting and emotionally stable home sharing arrangement, beginning late Summer or early Fall. An ideal home share arrangement would be to live with a member or ally of the LGBTQ community. Currently I am living in a home share situation which will soon change due to the homeowner’s upcoming marriage. I work as a caregiver for developmentally disabled persons and older adults, though I have an extensive history of professional and instructional dance along with Arizona Teacher Certification. I love to garden and have taken a course to become a Master Gardner. I also love animals and have worked in the field of entomology (study of insects). I like to cook and share meals and am willing to provide transportation when needed. I have my own furniture, TV and quite a bit of clothing and collectibles; extra storage space would be greatly appreciated. I am easy going and respectful of others’ personal time and space and I will work hard to make our home an enjoyable and safe place.         

(Code: IN5202024)​​

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Home Seeker: Anywhere in greater Tucson area 

 

Senior woman with caregiving experience seeks a non-smoking, quiet home share arrangement. I would prefer to be in an all-electric home, off a main road, in a quiet neighborhood with parking. A guesthouse or two rooms with possible storage and a bathroom would be ideal. I am environmentally sensitive and wellness-oriented, so prefer nontoxic cleaning products and avoidance of pesticides. I am looking for a home sharing experience that includes basic caregiving in exchange for a negotiable financial arrangement, and can also offer homemade meals from scratch (esp. special diets), light cleaning, laundry and occasional transportation. 

My educational background is a BA in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Counseling. I am well-traveled, positive, somewhat of a foodie, and have many interests including reading, cooking/baking, health and wellness, art and beading, camping, nature, and working out. I would love to share a home and have a warm relationship with a like-minded person.

(Code: KW424)

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Home Seeker: Preference for Quiet Neighborhood and South of the Catalina Foothills 

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Hi, there, Senior Home Providers. I'm a friendly, female Home Seeker who just became part of the senior cohort. My low maintenance dog (meaning she's well-trained, hypo-allergenic, non-shedding sheep-a-doodle who does dumb dog tricks) and I are ready to come keep you company as a compatible homemate and provide aging support (including but not limited to driving about town, shopping, gardening, pet care, household assistance, health support etc.). 

I work from home as a writer and I record audiobooks so I'm around the house a lot, but I keep to myself most of the time. While I prefer a space of my own like a casita, I'm fine with a sizeable bedroom where I can set up my small recording studio. I am happy to spend social time with you (such as mealtimes), tho’ I do need some quiet time every day. Please do not ask me to discuss politics and I probably won't discuss religion either. I stand fairly neutral on most subjects. As a writer, I can discuss quite a wide variety of topics. I am well-travelled, fairly well-read, and have eclectic tastes. Because of neutral standings, I can get along with almost anyone - unless you are a person who ABSOLUTELY MUST discuss politics.

(Code: DE4247973)

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Home Seeker:   Broadway North to Northeast Preference 

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Active, 68 year young female, retired teacher and longtime Tucsonan. Looking for private 2 room plus 1 bath space, using the 2nd room area as office. WiFi, A/C and off-street parking a must.  I prefer an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle with no smoking or drugs and is politically neutral.  I am a clean & organized person who considers herself a social introvert.  I would enjoy occasional cooking/ shared meals together but also value my personal time/space.  I have a 30 lb Queensland Heeler who gets along with cats and other dogs. I am happy to assist with pet care/pet sitting when needed, along with transportation and gardening. I enjoy daily walks, working out, reading, travel and life-long learning classes through OLLI at the U of A. Either sharing a home with a provider, or finding a place with another seeker could work for me. (Code: BG424-3)

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Home Seeker: North or Northeast Preference 

 

Consider me a live-in housekeeper, because I do chores; up to 15 hours/week of chores! Not just dishes, but maintaining the cleanliness of the toaster oven, microwave, and other appliances. Then there’s sweeping/vacuuming, taking out the trash and recyclables, changing bed linens, wash-dry-and-fold laundry, grocery shopping, and light outdoor chores. Other chores that come up sporadically include organizing closets and cabinets and sweeping out the garage/carport. I’ll also do meal prep, make-and-serve communal meals, and clean up after the meals! Transportation is definitely something we can discuss within those 15 hours per week.

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I would exchange all these services, and likely more, for a private bed and bath (preferably a casita), separate (not-in-my-bedroom) craft space, off-street parking (preferably a garage), and a quiet, non-smoking, non-to-light-drinking, respectful environment.

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Even though I’m a housekeeper, I have multiple certifications relating to caregiving, including CPR/AED/First Aid (expires 2026), Food Safety (expires 2027), Safe Driving, and many more! I have a letter of reference, have passed multiple background checks, and taken a basic caregiving workshop. I’m looking for a long-term shared-housing arrangement as a live-in housekeeper.

(Code. JC324616-2)

 

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Home Seeker: Westside Preference

Single man, late 50s, seeking a quiet place to share or guest house. 

Target moving date: between mid-June and mid-July, 2024.  

Furnished or unfurnished; at least 550 sq. ft. of space desired, incl. private bedroom and at least ½ bath. 

Needed amenities: parking space, Cox fixed-wire internet capability, and secure mailbox.

Can assist with grocery shopping, meal preparation, light housekeeping, pet care and laundry.

Financial arrangements negotiable.

I have lived happily with both cats and dogs, none currently.

Preferred age range of housemates: 40-65.

I am mostly easygoing, optimistic and reliable. Seeking the same qualities in housemates. 

Among my favorite conversation topics are music, politics, investments, fitness and nutrition; MBTI: INTJ.

I am not compatible with smokers, frequent partiers, and Republicans/conservatives.

I play music often, but not loudly; mostly classical and easy listening.

(Code. JP324)

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Home Seeker: Near-Northwest, River and Oracle

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Fairly active, somewhat nerdy (after career with scientists and engineers), senior female seeking casita or home share with private bedroom and bath, and WiFi.  A happy home with access to nature would be ideal.  Early riser, coffee, and Wordle.  Neatnik.  Like animals, especially horses. Animals usually like me.  Can do grocery shopping, outdoor watering, and some animal care. Not so good at cooking, but good at kitchen clean-up.  No smoking or drugs.  Enjoy privacy and quiet time, as well as some shared time.  Interests include healthy aging, tai chi, organic gardening, energy healing, and genealogy. 
(Code: SA991024-3)

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Home Seeker: Eastside Preference

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I am an active senior, female nature-lover working part time as a teacher with primary leisure activities of book club, the gym, church activities and spending time with close friends. 

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I am looking for a home sharing arrangement (or a casita) in the Catalina Foothills or on Tucson’s east side. If home sharing, a private bedroom (preferably unfurnished) and bath with shared common area would be ideal. I prefer kitchen privileges with occasional shared cooking and meals and would appreciate cupboard space for food, a small amount of cookware/dishes, part of the refrigerator/ freezer and a place to park my car.

I enjoy mornings with quiet time outdoors and can contribute gardening time and other household assistance to the home provider. Pets are ok too.
I do enjoy conversation but am not looking for constant talk. My former work experience includes administration of assisted living homes and a Montessori School. A quiet, peaceful, tidy environment is important to me; I would not be comfortable with a TV or music playing constantly or loudly.

I am currently in a home sharing situation which has been very harmonious.  The home provider’s circumstances have changed and I am looking for new arrangements.

References are available upon request.

(Code. JW981024) 

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Home Seeker: Midtown Preference 

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I am a 30 year old single female with a 10 month old baby seeking a quiet and safe home. I recently received my Master’s degree from the U of A and am in the process of interviewing for jobs now. My interests include crocheting, reading and research in the fields of science and engineering. My child goes to daycare during the week. I am a quiet and friendly housemate who can offer light housekeeping, running errands and some household assistance. We prefer a home with no smoking or drinking. I am originally from Taiwan and can make you authentic Chinese food. I have a desk and office chair, but need a bed and small storage area, along with nearby access to public transportation. My preference is for a midtown location, but other areas will be considered. (Code. EC961024)