THE MRP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Choose one or more of the following:

• Offer Mid-Term Stays: Rent to relocating professionals, families in transition, or "digital nomads" for 3–6 months to reduce pressure on full-time housing stock.

• Host Essential Workers: List your property for Locum Tenens medical staff (traveling nurses/doctors) to fill critical healthcare gaps.

• Convert to Long-Term: Pivot one unit to a long-term rental (LTR) at a fair market rate to provide stability for a local household.

• Financial Bridge: Provide a private loan, backstop, or "bridge funding" to a local housing trust or non-profit to help preserve a housing asset.

• Direct Donation: Contribute 1–3% of annual net profit to a local affordable housing trust or workforce housing initiative.

Proof Required: A redacted lease agreement (30+ days), a screenshot of your listing on a mid-term platform (e.g., Furnished Finder), loan documentation, OR a donation receipt.

Choose one or more of the following:

• Living Wage Commitment: Commit to paying your cleaners and on-site staff a "living wage" (often higher than the standard rate in seasonal areas).

• Holiday & Performance Bonuses: Provide a holiday bonus equivalent to at least one turnover fee, or performance bonuses to build loyalty.

• Emergency Support Fund: Create a micro-fund to offer short-term financial help (gifts or loans) to trusted workers during personal crises (e.g., car repairs).

• Scholarships: Fund a scholarship or cover certification costs for a worker or their child.

• Local Vendor Priority: Exclusively use local service providers and actively promote local shops/restaurants in your Welcome Guide.

Proof Required: A redacted payroll record or bonus receipt, a screenshot of the "Emergency Fund" or scholarship transfer, or a written testimonial from a worker/vendor.

Choose one or more of the following options:

• Energy Efficiency: Install Energy Star appliances, LED lighting, or smart thermostats to reduce carbon footprint.

• Reduce & Reuse: Furnish with vintage/second-hand items to reduce landfill waste, and use refillable bulk dispensers for toiletries.

• Native Landscaping: Plant native, drought-resistant gardens or install drip irrigation to conserve water and support pollinators.

• Guest Education: Provide clearly labeled recycling/compost bins and friendly signage encouraging resource conservation.

• Direct Action: Volunteer for beach/park cleanups or donate to local conservation land trusts.

Proof Required: Photos of your eco-setup (bins, garden, vintage furniture), receipts for energy-efficient upgrades, OR a record of your volunteer time/donation to an environmental group.

Choose one or more from the following options:

• Beautification Projects: Sponsor or volunteer for neighborhood clean-up days, tree planting, or park restoration efforts.

• Art & Culture: Partner with local artists to fund murals or cultural projects that enhance neighborhood character.

• Ethical Landlord Practices: Implement strict screening and "good neighbor" policies (quiet hours, occupancy limits) that go beyond platform requirements.

• Support Local Schools: Does the local softball team need t-shirts? Is the elementary school looking for supplies? Is there a local initiative to support children of working parents after school?

• Community Events: Sponsor a community event, like a 5K road race, a holiday festival, a "bean supper," or provide refreshments for a town meeting or library event.

• Local Non-Profit: Contribute substantively to a local "on-point" non-profit either in time or money (e.g. food banks, heating assistance, etc.).

Proof Required: Photos of the beautification project/mural, a copy of your specific "Good Neighbor" house rules, a receipt for sponsorship/donation, a photo of the event you supported, or a thank-you letter from the organization.