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Building stronger communities through housing
Happipad is a social enterprise dedicated to unlocking underutilized housing and connecting it with diverse renters—refugees, seniors, students, young workforce, and others in need. Our platform empowers homeowners, property managers, and organizations to create inclusive, affordable housing opportunities that strengthen communities and foster belonging.
Who is Happipad for?
Student housing
Provide students with safe and affordable off-campus housing. Help students integrate with their community, build friendships, meet mentors, and find a home away from home.
Workforce housing
Attract workforce to your community with a new supply of affordable, furnished housing with flexible rental terms. Allow workers to plant roots and help your community flourish.
Senior housing
Help seniors to age in place by meeting a housing companion. Whether it’s someone their own age or from a different generation, everyone is able to find their ideal match.
Newcomer and refugee housing
Give newcomers and refugees a warm welcome by connecting them with home-share hosts and social-purpose housing providers, fostering better integration and improved housing outcomes.
Persons with developmental disabilities
Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to find home sharing options to meet their unique needs.
Custom housing programs
Operate your own unique rental space or community housing program with Happipad’s powerful platform.
Get Started with Happipad
Find a home or become a host and make a difference in your community. Sign up today to get started!
For Renters
How it works
Create Your Profile
Set your preferences and complete verification.
Find a Home
Browse listings and request to book with compatible hosts.
Secure Your Stay
Sign your rental agreement with Happipad’s peace of mind guarantee.
We got your back,
every step of the way.
Renting made easy—from background checks and matching to insurance, payments, and damage claims. We handle the details so you can enjoy a worry-free experience.
Full support
Enjoy peace of mind with ongoing support, regular check-ins, and assistance with conflict resolution or any issues that arise during your rental term.
Compatibility matching
In-depth personal profiles with information on living habits, hobbies, and more ensure that hosts and guests are good pairings.
Flexible rental terms
Rent for a month, a few months, or even a couple of years—our flexible rental terms are designed to suit your lifestyle.
Insurance
Every rental is eligible for HappiCover—providing up to $1 million in liability coverage, $100,000 for damages, and $20,000 for personal contents.
Automated payments
No more chasing rent payments! Get paid automatically each month.
Background checks
All users are background-checked to ensure safety and security.
For Hosts
How it works
Register to Host
Create your profile and complete verification.
List Your Space
Add your rental, set availability, and define your house rules.
Match & Get Paid
Choose a verified renter, sign a rental agreement, and receive payments securely.
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Make a difference in our community
Be part of something bigger—help create safe, welcoming housing in your community. Whether you’re looking for a home or have space to share, get started today and make a meaningful impact.
Find secure, safe housing every time.
We are a community of trusted hosts and renters—where everyone completes thorough background checks and identity verification to ensure a safe and secure living environment.
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Partner with Us
Work with Happipad to create housing opportunities, support social-purpose rentals, and unlock underutilized housing. Whether you’re a nonprofit, municipality, or community group, let’s collaborate to make housing more accessible.
Have any questions?
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Find answers to common questions about hosting, renting, payments, safety, and more. Browse our FAQs or reach out to our support team for assistance.
Read more FAQsUnlike traditional rental platforms that focus solely on long-term leases or short-term vacation rentals, Happipad caters to individuals seeking a more flexible, personalized and community-oriented housing experience with a strong emphasis on safety and trust. Happipad offers an ideal solution that bridges the gap between short-term and long-term rentals allowing renters to secure accommodations with a minimum rental term is 28 days or 3 months, depending on municipal bylaws, and with no maximum term. Whether you’re a student, newcomer, professional or digital nomad, seeking a temporary home during a work assignment, a transitional period, or an extended stay, Happipad provides the perfect middle ground for a flexible and tailored housing experience.
Yes. As a host, you will be able to set the dates of availability for your room.
Typical Happipad renters are independent university or college students, relocating working professionals, single parents, digital nomads or older adults. Many are moving from different cities or even countries.
Happipad operates in various cities in Canada. Please check our Find Homes or Contact our customer care team to see if Happipad is available in your area.
Yes. As a host, you will be able to set the dates of availability for your room.