Happipad is a Canadian social enterprise dedicated to addressing Canada’s affordable housing crisis. Happipad connects hosts with compatible renters for home sharing. It offers a safe, reliable and intuitive platform for hosts to rent out their spare rooms and for renters to find affordable housing solutions.

Canada HomeShare – our home share partner – is an intergenerational housing solution. Together with Happipad, we work to match older adult home providers with students and other older adults to create mutually beneficial living solutions. Our work aims to support aging in place for older adults while providing safe and affordable housing solutions for post-secondary students and other older adults.

Canada HomeShare has established a dynamic partnership with the non-profit tech platform, Happipad. Serving as the seamless application overseeing all aspects of matching, payments, and interactions, Happipad brings efficiency to the forefront. Meanwhile, Canada HomeShare takes the lead in introducing participants and collaborators to the program’s invaluable benefits through the guidance of expert leaders in the field. By actively developing data based on user experiences, Canada HomeShare goes above and beyond, offering not only education but also an array of home-sharing resources to enhance the overall experience for all involved.

As a host, your main goal is to create a warm and comfy space for your renter.

• Accommodation: Provide a furnished bedroom with essential amenities.
• Safety and Security: Ensure your renter feels safe and secure during their stay.
• Communication: Be an awesome communicator! Stay in touch and be open to any questions or needs they might have.
• Respect Privacy: Everyone needs their space. Respect their privacy and give them their own space to settle in.
• Access to Amenities: access to a shared kitchen, bathroom or common areas as agreed on.
• Cleanliness and Hygiene: Keep things tidy and clean. A fresh living space makes everyone feel good!
• House Rules: Set simple and friendly house rules for everyone’s comfort and convenience.
• Local Information: Share knowledge about your community and neighbourhood, such as shops to visit and how to use public transportation.

Becoming a host is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life. To ensure a safe and inclusive experience for all, there are some eligibility criteria you should meet:

• Registration and background check: we require four documents for the background screening
  1. Valid government-issued identification such as a passport or driver’s license (front and back).
  2. Photo of yourself (selfie) holding your chosen identification document with the identification numbers visible.
  3. Recent copy of a utility bill – to confirm your home address.
  4. Void cheque or direct deposit form for monthly payment.
• Private Bedroom: You must offer a private and comfortable bedroom. Offering renters their personal space is essential for privacy and comfort.
• Furnished Home: Your home should be furnished and equipped with basic amenities. Refugees will be arriving with very few possessions.
• Safe and Inclusive Home Environment: Your home should provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere. Respect for diversity and an open-minded attitude are key.

By meeting these criteria, you can create a positive hosting experience and contribute to fostering a supportive community. Together, let’s make a difference and embrace the joy of hosting!

The host and renter will sign a rental contract online through our platform. Happipad will collect and remit the monthly rent payment. Every month, the host will get paid on the agreed due date as per the contract. We handle it all for a hassle-free experience.

Hosts and renters create profiles on Happipad, specifying their preferences and requirements. The platform uses matching preferences to suggest potential matches based on compatibility. Users can then connect, communicate, send and receive applications to find the perfect home-sharing match. Happipad also takes care of the rental agreement and payment process.

To register on our platform:

• Visit https://app.happipad.com/
• Choose a registration type.
• Fill out your details and follow the steps to complete your registration.

Happipad prioritizes the safety and security of our hosts and renters. We have tools in place to assist in verifying the identity of our users. We require every listing host and booking renter to be verified and complete their background check. Additionally, Happipad encourages users to leave reviews and ratings for each other based on their experiences. Please visit our page here for more information about our screening and verification process.

It’s really simple to reach our customer care team! Just visit our website and go to contact. We are available to assist you with any questions, concerns, or technical issues you may have.

Monthly rent is paid through the Happipad platform. The funds are then paid directly to the host.