Young people & students
More affordable housing in exchange for useful services.
Why choose housing in exchange for services?
Housing in exchange for services is a form of solidarity-based housing. It allows you to live with a host while helping each other on a daily basis.
✔️ Legal solution • ✔️ Clearly regulated • ✔️ Written agreement possible
Who is housing in exchange for services for?
Seniors
Daily presence, support and meaningful intergenerational living.
Families & caregivers
Practical help without overwhelming costs, within a clear framework.
Do you need help at home?
Housing in exchange for services can meet real needs: babysitting, home help, tutoring, pet sitting, cleaning or shopping.
Think about yourself: your spare room can make a difference
With purchasing power under pressure, daily life can become overwhelming. Offering a room in exchange for services can simplify everything.
Find affordable housing
Finding decent housing without breaking the bank is increasingly difficult. Housing in exchange for services offers a realistic alternative.
Intergenerational living with real impact
Intergenerational housing helps fight senior isolation and housing insecurity for young people, while creating meaningful human connections.
A clear legal framework
Depending on the value of housing and services, different legal contracts may apply. A written agreement protects everyone.
Get back in shape with a personal coach
Personal coaching can be expensive. Why not exchange accommodation for coaching services?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can offer accommodation on ToitChezMoi? +
Accommodation may be offered by someone entitled to make it available: owner, or tenant if the owner’s authorisation is required. The situation must be clear before publishing a listing, especially in cases of subletting, social housing, condominium rules or lease restrictions.
The host should also provide a space suitable for living: a sufficiently comfortable room or home, access to essential equipment, explicit house rules and conditions compatible with respectful accommodation.
How should I prepare my home-for-services search? +
Before contacting hosts, clarify your project: desired city, duration, possible budget, services you can offer, availability, study or work constraints and the level of privacy you expect.
An honest profile avoids disappointment. Do not accept services you cannot realistically provide, and do not promise permanent availability just to find accommodation faster.
Is home-for-services legal? +
Home-for-services can be legal, but there is no single framework covering every situation. The applicable framework depends on the accommodation, value of services, time involved, status of the parties and whether there is any employment-like subordination.
For this reason, it is important to describe the arrangement clearly in writing and to avoid any excessive, unclear or disguised work situation.
What should a good host listing contain? +
A good listing states the type of accommodation, city or district, accessible spaces, intended duration, possible charges, house rules and expected services. It should also make clear what is negotiable and what is not.
- Describe the home and the available room.
- Explain the desired services without ambiguity.
- Indicate important schedules or periods.
- Add realistic and recent photos.
- Mention the essential house rules.