Does the California Renter's Credit apply if I am renting a room in a house and I am not a member of the homeowner's family?

[brettburninator]

I lived and payed rent in an apartment for all of 2017 and part of 2018. I was able to claim the Renter's Credit on my 2017 return. Part way through 2018 I moved into a room in a house that I am now paying rent to the homeowners, and I am not a member of their family, so I am unsure if i can still use the Renter's Credit.

[KrisD · Accepted solution]

Yes, if you are paying rent, it's rent. 

[brettburninator]

Thank you. I was unsure of my situation because the most similar questions asked were all about paying rent to one's own parents.

[KrisD]

Yes, paying parents can be viewed as just contributing to the household. You are renting. Thank you for using TurboTax.