Home‑share program seeks $235,000 to expand services across Windsor, Windham and Northeast Kingdom counties

Connor Timmons, who introduced himself as executive director of a home‑sharing program, asked the House Committee on General and Housing for $235,000 to expand a program that matches people who have extra room in their homes with low‑income households or individuals seeking reduced‑rent housing in exchange for household services.

Timmons said the program pairs “hosts” who offer reduced rent in exchange for up to 12 hours of services per week with “guests” who perform household tasks (his presentation noted household assistance, not personal care). He described a screening process involving multiple background and reference checks, in‑home interviews for hosts, a matching process based on preferences and a two‑week trial period before entering a written match agreement. Timmons said average match…