Tiny homes, built largely with philanthropic support, offer more patch than solution to homelessness
What percentage of tiny home villages are privately funded?
At least 43% of tiny home villages in the United States are privately funded through donations from philanthropists, businesses, and corporations, according to data collected by Yetimoni Kpeebi, a researcher at Missouri State University.
How long did it take to open the tiny home community in Chatham County?
It took eight years to open the Tiny Homes Village at the Farm at Penny Lane in Chatham County, North Carolina4. The project was initiated by local nonprofit Cross Disability Services (XDS) and faced various challenges, including securing permits, financing, and local government approval, which contributed to the lengthy duration.
How many tiny home villages opened in the past five years?
In the past five years, 100 tiny home villages for the homeless have opened in the United States, growing from just 34 in 2019. This significant increase represents a quadrupling of tiny home villages, with at least 43% being privately funded through donations from philanthropists, businesses, and corporations.