Unused Hotel Rooms for Housing
Platform to utilize underutilized hotel rooms for people experiencing housing insecurity.
Overview
Connect underutilized hotel rooms with people experiencing housing insecurity. Hotels have empty rooms; shelter systems are overwhelmed. A platform that facilitates safe, dignified short-term housing could unlock unused capacity.
The Opportunity
Hotels have occupancy gaps. Homelessness and housing insecurity persist. Existing shelter systems are strained. A marketplace that connects supply (hotel rooms) with need (individuals/families) could fill a gap—with appropriate safeguards and partnerships.
Approach
Two-sided: hotels list availability; qualified partners (shelters, case managers) refer clients. Booking + payments (voucher systems, subsidies). Strong guardrails on eligibility and support.
Focus Areas
- •Hotel availability and pricing
- •Referral and eligibility flow
- •Voucher and subsidy integration
- •Safety and support coordination