Home Share with Nesterly
NeighborWorks Umpqua is partnering with Nesterly.com to unlock more affordable housing options and create mutually beneficial connections between homeowners and renters in Douglas and Coos Counties.
What is Nesterly?
Get started locally with help from NeighborWorks Umpqua
In addition to the Nesterly team, our NWU staff in Roseburg and Coos Bay are available for information sessions, housing counseling, and to offer support at every step of your homesharing journey.
Learn about homesharing with Nesterly by watching the PBS NewsHour segment about Brenda and Abby.
Renters
Find discounted and flexible stays
Amazingly Flexible Arrangements
Month-to-month without a long lease, or a full year if that's your preference.
One Price Includes Everything
Utilities and amenities included. Negotiate with your host to help around the home for reduced rent.
Move-In Ready
Furnished housing with character. All house rules known upfront. Secure platform for payments and management.
Hosts
A safe, easy way to rent a room for 1+ months
Your Home, Your Rules
Set your price and rules; choose who to accept. Everything documented — no grey areas.
Background Checks and More
References, background checks, and proof of employment required from renters. Nesterly handles leases, rent collection, and disputes.
Did you know? Hosts can offer reduced rent in exchange for help with household chores.
Good on Paper and In-Person
Highest quality renters, in-app chat and video call before meeting face-to-face.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOST QUESTIONS
Nesterly helps homeowners find trusted tenants for stays over 30 days, primarily supporting empty nesters and retirees. The platform handles verification, background checks, payments, and rental agreements.
Hosts can specify optional or required tasks for potential housemates, who receive reduced rent in exchange for assistance. Certain personal care tasks are prohibited.
Anyone over 18 can apply. Hosts should review the Community Compact for full guidelines.
Creating a profile and searching is free. A one-time booking fee of $95–$195 is charged upon confirming a homeshare, plus a 2.5% monthly fee for ongoing platform use and support.
Yes — all bookings must be for a minimum of 30 consecutive days.
All users must complete an application, provide at least two references, and pass a full background check including National Criminal Search, Sex Offender Registry, Global Watchlist, Address History, and Social Security Verification.
Not required, but homeowners are strongly recommended to have homeowners or renters insurance during the homeshare.
Home addresses are not visible until a homeshare is confirmed; only general area information is shown beforehand.
Hosts should only conduct transactions through the Nesterly platform to ensure protection under their Terms of Service and avoid potential fraud.
Sign up at nesterly.com, fill out the necessary information, and build your profile.
RENTER QUESTIONS
Search for listings by region, rent, move-in date, and neighborhood. To message a host, select your move-in/out dates and use the messaging feature.
Renters must complete an application, provide references, and undergo a background check. Nesterly does not conduct credit checks or income verification.
The first month's rent is withdrawn upon finalizing a booking. Subsequent rent is withdrawn on the third-to-last day of each month.
Personal information is shared only with confirmed housemates after booking. All transactions should go through the Nesterly platform for security.
Renters can receive reduced rent for helping with tasks, though certain personal care tasks are not allowed.
Log in to your account to send messages to hosts. If a host doesn't respond, message multiple hosts.
Complete a background check and discuss the Homesharing Agreement with the host before finalizing the booking and payment.
Have a phone or video call before visiting. All booking visits must be arranged through the Nesterly platform.
Personal contact info is shared only after confirming a homeshare. Both hosts and guests decide when to share their information.
Sign up at nesterly.com and fill out the required information to create your profile.
Ready to sign up for Nesterly?
Create a free profile and start exploring your options.
Roseburg Office:
605 SE Kane St. Roseburg OR, 97470
Call Us: (541) 673-4909
Fax: 541-673-5023
North Bend Office:
1992 Sherman Ave. North Bend OR, 97459
Call Us: (541)-756-1000
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