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ICmatch is a free matching platform designed to connect community seekers, cofounders, and founders of residential intentional communities based on deep compatibility filtering.
1. Voluntary sharing of space such as community buildings near residences, connected land parcels, or shared residences
2. High level of social cohesion, teamwork, or planned social involvement
3. Agreement about core values, governance style, or a shared purpose
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1. Shared residence that is owned and/or managed by a corporation, where residents don’t typically have any decision about who else lives there
2. Three or more people living in the same residence, with at least one not legally defined as family or a dependant
3. Friendship might develop, but mutual support is not a goal
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We connect people
Our focus is helping individuals find each other to create new long-term living situations.
Find others with similar values
Some want to share housing, while others want to live in separate units but share activities and resources as a work group or friend group. This site helps you identify key areas of compatibility so that together, you can create the type of connections you’re looking for.
How ICmatch is unique
Our services help you get beneath the surface, to make deep and lasting connections and resolve differences.
Our messaging service lets you stay anonymous. Send external links or contact info when you choose to, with no paywall.
Advanced compatibility matching gives you the best chance to develop trust and workable agreements.
Our powerful filters help you find what matters to you. Access searches and essential functions for free or upgrade to low-cost subscription.
We help you identify community types you’re interested in, such as tiny homes, an off-grid homestead, or a shared house.
You will get a monthly email informing you of matches. You can choose to be notified of chat messages or not.
How can living in community improve your quality of life?
1. Maintain a high standard of living at less cost by sharing resources.
2. The right amount of togetherness contributes to a satisfying social life.
3. Research indicates that groups often make better decisions than individuals.
4. Over time, community members can rely on each other to get thru challenges.
5. A sense of connection leads to health benefits and greater longevity.
