Instead of complaining about the homelessness epidemic, one church in Roseville finally did something about it. They built tiny homes on church property to house those in need.
Here’s Five Fast Facts on Tiny Houses for the Homeless:
- 🏘️ Small Cost - The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church hosts six “microunits.” Those houses sit on trailers and were built by a faith community at a cost of $35,000 each.
- 🏠 Small Setting - The mini village is being called “Mosaic.” It started in 2022 with six homes. The units are 200 to 400 sq. ft. with a lofted bed, counter, small table, and a small closet with a compostable toilet.
- 🏡 Small Lease - Residents pay $200 in rent. They have 24-hour access to a kitchen, bathroom, and lounge inside the church.
- 🛏️ Big Law - The state has their back, too, approving a law that requires municipalities to approve these setups as long as they meet a list of conditions. Those regulations include specifications for building materials and electrical systems. Additionally, 33% to 40% of the homes on site must be occupied by church volunteers for help and security.
- 🚪Big Gripe - The city of Roseville isn’t too happy, citing safety concerns. They issued a citation that directed the church to relocate the homes. They changed their mind in July, probably because it wasn’t a good look.
🔥Bottom line: This is a church that is actually taking care of those in need and it sounds like it's working. With high costs and evictions forcing more and more people into homelessness, it might not be a bad thing if this idea spreads to other states.
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