What to look for in a SIL home
- Housemate fit — routines, communication, interests, sleep patterns.
- Provider stability — staff turnover, roster consistency, escalation paths.
- Location — proximity to family, day programs, allied health.
- Accessibility of the dwelling — does the building support the way you actually live?
- How your goals are represented in the support plan.
How to search
Because the SDA dwelling and the SIL support are often separate, most searches start from one side and confirm the other. If SDA is funded, browse SDA properties and ask each provider how SIL is arranged. If SIL is your primary need, talk to SIL providers directly about current vacancies in shared homes they support.
Frequently asked questions
- Does SDA Listings publish SIL vacancies?
- SDA Listings focuses on SDA property vacancies. Because SIL is often delivered in SDA homes, many listings on the site are relevant to SIL participants — but a SIL vacancy specifically refers to a room in a shared support arrangement, which is usually posted by the SIL provider.
- Is a 'SIL home' the same as a group home?
- Not always. A group home is one common shape — several participants sharing a dwelling with rostered support — but SIL can also be delivered in single-occupancy homes with drop-in or overnight support.