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Hire a household couple directly

To hire a household couple, describe the two roles on HomeHire, say you are open to a couple, and contact the candidates you like directly. Each person has their own profile, and you agree pay and terms with each of them. Free for families through 2026. Candidates never pay.

At a glance

  • What it is: two people hired together, often live-in, with complementary jobs such as house manager and driver, or housekeeper and groundskeeper.
  • Best for: larger homes, second homes and households that want one team on site.
  • Each person is their own hire: separate role, separate pay and separate agreement.
  • Cost to you: Free for families through 2026. Candidates never pay.

Plan the arrangement

  • Describe each role separately, with its own duties and hours.
  • Say whether housing is provided and what it includes.
  • Say what happens if one person leaves the role. Agree it in writing.
  • Read the household employer toolkit before you finalize live-in terms, because hours and overtime rules can differ for live-in work.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I hire a couple to work in my home?

Describe the two roles in your role post and say you are open to a couple. Each person has their own profile. You message and interview each of them, check references and agree pay and terms with each directly.

What kinds of couples do families hire?

Common pairings are a house manager and a driver, a housekeeper and a groundskeeper, or a chef and a household assistant. The roles should complement each other.

Is a couple one employee or two?

Each person is a separate hire with their own role, pay and agreement. Ask your tax adviser how this applies to your household.

Does a live-in couple change overtime rules?

It can. Live-in work has its own rules for hours and overtime. Our household employer toolkit explains the basics and links to the Department of Labor. It is general information, not legal advice.

Is HomeHire free for families?

Yes. Free for families through 2026. Candidates never pay. You post a role, review candidates and contact the ones you like at no charge.

Who is the employer?

The family is the employer. HomeHire helps families and candidates find each other and connect directly. We do not employ household staff, run payroll or hold wages. You and the candidate agree on pay and terms between yourselves.

Does HomeHire check candidates for me?

You run your own interviews, references and background checks. HomeHire does not do them for you. Some candidates show a "Verified by Checkr" label on their profile once they have completed it. It is one input, not a substitute for your own checks.

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