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Chore Chart Template
Copy a weekly chore chart template with owners, finish checks, recurring chores, supplies, swaps, review notes, and shared-home boundaries.
Updated 2026-05-21
Use this chart when chores need visible owners, realistic timing, and a weekly review instead of scattered reminders. It works best for shared homes, families, roommates, and small office resets where the task, owner, and done signal must be obvious.
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# Chore Chart
Week of:
Shared space:
People included:
Review day:
## Ground Rules
- Keep each chore small enough to finish in one normal session.
- Swap chores before the due day, not after someone misses the task.
- Mark done only when the visible finish check is complete.
## Weekly Rotation
| Day | Person | Chore | Finish check | Done |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monday | [name] | Kitchen reset | Counters clear, dishes handled, trash checked | [ ] |
| Tuesday | [name] | Bathroom reset | Sink wiped, towels replaced, floor checked | [ ] |
| Wednesday | [name] | Floors | Main walkway vacuumed or swept | [ ] |
| Thursday | [name] | Laundry or linens | Shared load moved, folded, or put away | [ ] |
| Friday | [name] | Entry reset | Shoes, mail, bags, and trash cleared | [ ] |
| Weekend | [name] | Flexible catch-up | Missed item or deep-clean task finished | [ ] |
## Recurring Chores
| Chore | Frequency | Usual owner | Backup owner | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trash and recycling | | | | |
| Dishes or dishwasher | | | | |
| Bathroom surfaces | | | | |
| Vacuum or sweep | | | | |
| Shared supplies check | | | | |
## Room Reset Checklist
- Kitchen:
- Bathroom:
- Living area:
- Entry or hallway:
- Bedroom or personal zone:
- Outdoor, garage, or storage area:
## Supplies to Refill
| Supply | Current level | Buy or refill by | Owner |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trash bags | | | |
| Dish soap | | | |
| Paper towels or cloths | | | |
| Laundry supplies | | | |
## Swap and Exception Notes
- Person unavailable:
- Chore swapped with:
- Reason:
- New due day:
## Review Notes
- What felt unfair:
- What was unclear:
- What took longer than expected:
- What should change next week:
## Boundary Reminders
- Do not use the chart to track personal criticism.
- Do not assign chores that require tools, strength, or access someone does not have.
- Rebalance after one week if the time burden is uneven.
Useful variants
- Roommate chore chart
- Family weekly reset
- Shared office cleanup
- Dorm suite rotation
- Vacation rental turnover checklist
- Two-person apartment reset
How to adapt it
Replace bracketed text with your details, remove sections you do not need, and keep the final version short enough for the reader to act on.
FAQ
What should go on a chore chart?
Include the task, owner, day, frequency, and a visible finish check. A chore such as kitchen reset is easier to follow when done means counters clear, dishes handled, and trash checked.
How often should the chart change?
Review it after the first week, then adjust when schedules, rooms, or shared responsibilities change. Uneven chores should be rebalanced before resentment builds.
How do roommates handle swaps?
Write the swap before the due day, name the backup owner, and set the new due day. A swap note prevents the chart from becoming a blame list.
What should stay off the chart?
Keep criticism, personal habits, and private issues off the chart. Track visible shared tasks, not personality judgments.