This document proposes a homesharing program for Fairfax County to provide affordable housing options by matching older residents with extra space in their homes with younger residents seeking affordable housing. It identifies challenges like high housing costs and an aging population that a homesharing program could help address. Finally, it outlines strategies for communicating about and implementing a homesharing program, including partnering with community groups and a phased rollout of the program.

2. Brendan intro with family

3. Helping one generation maintain its independence
while providing affordable housing to the next.
ONE BOLD SOLUTION FOR FAIRFAX :
HOMESHARING

4. WHY NOW?

5. THE PAIN POINTS WE SOLVE FOR FAIRFAX.
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6. How It Applies to Fairfax County
JOBS PROCESS
REDUCED RENT
A HELPING HAND

7. ADDRESSING CURRENT BARRIERS

8. POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
ADDRESSING CURRENT BARRIERS

9. FACTORS HAVE LED TO SUCCESS IN OTHER
JURISDICTIONS
POLICY RECCOMENDATIONS

10. INCENTIVIZING NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS
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11. CAN BE IMPLEMENTED TOMORROW.
POLICY TAKES TIME.
WIN-WIN
HOMESHARING

12. Fairfax Housing
Communication
Strategy

13. The Impact and Strategy of Good Communication
SOCIAL MEDIA
COMMUNITY PARTNER
TRADITIONAL MEDIA
AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM

14. STRATEGIES
FOR FAITH-
BASED
COMMUNITIES

15. PROPOSED TIMELINE
ROLL-OUT OF IMPROVED SERVICES