All of the roommates have some type of physical or developmental disability including autism. They are matched in two- or three-person housing arrangements, with some needing an extra bedroom for a full-time caregiver. Others need a few hours of outside support each week. Each potential roommate must apply to be included in the matching service.

How old is Tyonne from disability roommate matching service?

Tyonne is 20 years old and decided he did not want to live in a typical group home, as he prefers to receive support from his mother. Melani, a single mom, has been providing full-time support to her son while working 2 other jobs to make ends meet.

What kind of housing do you need with a disability?

All of the roommates have some type of physical or developmental disability including autism. They are matched in two- or three-person housing arrangements, with some needing an extra bedroom for a full-time caregiver.

Is there a matching service for adults with disabilities?

Partners4Housing is helping match compatible roommates to live in the community, which is intended for people with disabilities. (Luna Azul) One of the biggest fears for parents of adults with disabilities is what will happen to their loved ones when caregivers die.

How does having a paying roommate affect your SSI?

If you own the property, for example, and you rent out a room in your own home to a roommate, any rental payments your roommate makes to you are taxable as income. If you are both renting, however, there is generally no problem with SSI, since the rental income is taxable to the landlord, not to you.

Who is responsible if your roommate doesn’t pay rent on time?

If your lease shows the full-payment, all roommates are most likely jointly responsible. If your lease only shows your share of the rent, likely you are not responsible for your roommate’s share of the rent.