Shared Housing in Houston

By creating shared housing, we are able to offer affordable housing options to people who could not otherwise afford it. Ideal candidates are often single mothers, veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, students, non-violent offenders, and others who have experienced critical life events.

  • Affordable

  • Safe

  • Sustainable

The Purpose Of Affordable, Shared Housing

  • Reduce and prevent homelessness

  • Reduce and prevent poverty

  • Improve physical and mental wellbeing

  • Improve spiritual and social wellbeing

How Shared Housing Came To Life

  • Dream it.

    Housing For Smiles could see that affordable housing is often hard to find. We wanted to prevent people from ending up homeless, so we came up with a solution.

  • Build it.

    We are creating shared housing spaces to provide safe and affordable housing opportunities for people who could not afford living expenses otherwise.

  • Grow it.

    With your help, we will be able to create more shared housing spaces. Whether you have a home, money, time, or resources, your donation will help change lives.

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Shared Housing Means Solving Problems, Together

Not sure what to expect? Simply put, our goal is to offer you the housing support you need, in a time of difficulty or crisis. Everyone needs help at some point in their lives. Let’s work on this together.

Shared Responsibilities:

With shared housing, individuals can split household chores, such as cleaning and cooking. This can lead to a more efficient and stress free living situation.

Built In Support Network:

Living with other people can provide emotional and practical support during challenging times. It can also a sense of community and social interaction.

Ways To Support Housing For Smiles

Donate Your Home

Do you have extra properties that have gone into disrepair or have become a tax burden? Give the gift of housing to someone who needs it the most. If you are in a position to give the gift of housing, contact us today!

Donate Money

Our organization relies on cash donations to help revitalize communities and provide housing to those that need it the most. Donate today to make a difference in someone’s life and revitalize your community!

Donate Time or Resources

Everyone has something to offer! Regardless of if you are a contractor or just a friendly neighbor with some time or resources you’d like to donate, please contact us today! Help us revitalize our communities today!

How Does Shared Housing Work?

ONE | Shared Housing

Multiple people will live together in one home. Rooms in homes will be assigned based on individual needs. Common areas such as the living room, kitchen, restrooms, and yard are shared.

TWO | House Rules & Weekly Chores

Each home will have basic house rules that all tenants will need to abide by. Weekly chores will be assigned and agreed to in order to keep shared living spaces clean and manageable.

THREE | Sober, Safe, & Healthy Living

All homes are drug and alcohol free. The goal is for everyone in the home to be sober, managing or working toward managing their mental and physical health, and improving on their circumstances.