I am the sole homeowner of a single-family home not in an HOA, I live alone with no family. Since my husband passed a few years ago, I am in need of someone to help with expenses. I’m not looking for another relationship. I would like a roommate (or in my case, house-mate). My township’s zoning code says we are allowed up to 5 unrelated people in a home.
I would think a group of 5 people living together would contribute towards monthly expenses.
I do not want to say "renting a room" since they will live in the house as if it was theirs, and we will use the same kitchen, living room, etc, they will not have a private entrance or any private living quarters. Their only private space is their bedroom. They will buy their own groceries and cook their own meals.
The house is a normal single-family home.
Their monthly contributions will be less than my monthly mortgage amount. I will not make any profit in this case, so this would be a nonprofit dwelling, as stated in the zoning ordinance.
All the bills are in my name so the only way they can contribute is giving me money to deposit and pay the bills.
Do I still have to report this as income?
