DECEMBER 2023 UPDATE*
Applications for the Tiny Homes program will be available at the World Building (11745 Rosa Parks) from Tuesday until Friday, December 26 – 29, between 9am and 4pm as well as Tuesday and Wednesday, January 2 and 3, between 9am. and 4pm.
- Cass Community Social Services is in the process of building 25 different Tiny Homes (250-400sf) in Detroit, MI.
- Each home will be on its own lot (roughly 30 x 100 feet) and everyone will be on a foundation. Most will have a front porch or rear deck to increase the living space.
- Many of the residents were formerly homeless, incarcerated, aged out of the foster care system or equivalent, and/or are senior citizens. All of the residents qualified for the program by being low-income.
- At first, the residents rent their homes (one year at a time). Anyone who remains in the house and program for seven years will be give the opportunity to own the home.
Click here to order Rev. Fowler’s book, Tiny Homes in a Big City.
To have Rev. Fowler come speak to a group about the project, please e-mail her at ffowler@casscommunity.org or call 313.883-2277, ext. 201. To arrange for a tour of the Tiny House e-mail ccumcac@aol.com.
Tiny Homes Detroit are being built by both professional tradespeople (under the supervision of a general contractor) and volunteer teams who will manage the finishing jobs – tiling, drywalling, painting, gardening, building decks and erecting fences.
If you are interested in hearing more about the project or making a financial contribution, contact:
- Rev. Fowler at ffowler@casscommunity.org
- Speak to Sue Pethoud to volunteer at spethoud@casscommunity.org.
- If you would like to donate building materials (bricks, paint, countertops, etc.) reach out to Rev. Fowler at ffowler@casscommunity.org.
How can I get this project started in my community? I have 5 acres in the city I own in Clarksville Tennessee and would love to build these types of home so our community can expand with prosperity. Who are the builders and cost?
Check out the book at http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org. It will give you all the information.
Hello,
How do you apply to live in one of these homes?
Applications are currently closed.
I would like to have one im on Ssi 735$month always wanted my own home.
Applications were taken last October and are currently closed. We do not anticipate taking any more in the near future.
I would love to see this happen in the city I live in, I wouldn’t know where to start but I would love to know your formula, how and when can I get my hands on your book? I have worked in the construction industry for over a decade and maybe there is a chance I can start this up here in edmonton. :)
We are expecting a mid-July release. http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org
How do i apply to jave a home built or to buy one of these homes?
Applications are currently closed.
Well,when will they be accepting applications again because you telling people that it’s just close is not helping here,there are people that are homeless and need a chance.
We don’t anticipate opening applications again.
When will the waiting list be back open
It will be at least a year before we take additional applications.
When do you think you’ll be accepting more applications for future homes?
WE don’t anticipate accepting new applications for some time.
How can I volunteer to help?
Email me at spethoud@casscommunity.org
This is a good project that I would like to replicate in my city. Do you have the building plans available to share or sell?
No but all of the information about the project can be found in a soon to be released book Tiny Homes in a Big City. http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org
How could I help get this program started in New York state? I would both like to own a tiny home and help others have access to affordable spaces.
Can someone help me? Need a place to live! Interested in a tiny house. Thanks!!
A book detailing the rationale and how it was done will be available later this month. We are taking pre-orders now at http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org.
I’m interested in living in on of your tiny house
The application phase has ended for this round. Watch local media for an announcement for the next round.
I would like to replicate this in the Philippines.
Do you a manual book that I can follow?
Thanks and God bless you for what you’re doing.
Not really a manual but there is a book coming out late in July that will chronicle the process. Please go to http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org. You can pre-order the book there. It will be send as soon as we have them.
I ordered the book! Is there access to basic floor plans that you have used? Why re-invent the wheel? Thanks in advance for any additional information you can provide! This is a fantastic initiative.
I love this and I hope to see more of theses Tiny Home communities popping up around the US. Being a homeowner is something most people dream of and now people who never thought it possible will be able to own their very own homes. Thanks for sharing!
What about renting one, is this still possible? Is there a list? Or are they all taken up by those pre selected ones as stated…I am close by. Disabled Veteran…with a Little bit of a income…more than some probably…but, still not a lot.. Just curious..Thanks and God bless you…
What about renting one, is this still possible? Is there a list? Or are they all taken up by those pre selected ones as stated…I am close by. Disabled Veteran…with a Little bit of a income…more than some probably…but, still not a lot.. Just curious..Thanks and God bless you…oh oh course I just saw where you stated, application currently closed…of course….they were preselected before they we even built…. Is this true…just wondering… Are there more being funded, for future builds…just wondering…
Applications have been closed for some time. Future requests for applications will be announced on local media.
Is there away to be notified when I can apply for one of these homes? I am a single woman and a cancer survivor . One of these would be a perfect home for me!
Applications are currently closed. Keep track of local media releases for future dates.
Does City of Detroit zoning allow Tiny Homes in all of the residential zoned areas?
Does the city of Detroit allow tiny homes in all of it’s residential zoned (R1/R2) areas?
There is no size requirement if you build one home per lot.
What a wonderful idea and I am forwarding your interesting article to our ‘Everyone Deserves a Home’ committee, here in the Cowichan Region, central Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. I believe the UN Charter of Rights states, something like, Everyone Deserves a Home. Thanks you for sharing a wonderful solution to a very terrible problem – no place to live/rent/buy…. There is HOPE, thanks to Rev. Fowler & her dedicated team, and those like her!!
Yes I’m not from Detroit but i was wondering if i could get information about the tiny homes so i see what i can do to build one myself so i can afford a good place to live comfortable and not have to pay $600- $700 a month to a slum lord. Thank if you cam help me find information out what i need to help bring down my rent and hopefully become a home owner before 26.
Our book will be coming out shortly that explains it all. http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org
Hello Rev. Faith,
I’m on disability an live alone; this program is wonderful for so many who can’t afford a home, who want
to live and be apart of the “American dream of home ownership”.
I to was homeless a little over 2 years ago…I’m not in the best housing unit but, it’s home.
I’m VERY interested in this program process when it becomes available, in the near future…
Thankful for you an your blessings you have given to the community…no one else saw fit too do so like you did Rev. Faith😍🙌🙏
Are houses still being built? If so, I’d like to volunteer! It would be perfect to help start my interior design experience as a college student.
We will not be ready for volunteers on this set of homes for some time. Please contact me at spethoud@casscommunity after October 15th.
When will applications be open again? Thank you!
It will be at least a year before we take additional applications.
Hello,
How do you apply to live in one of these homes? Recently homeless moving house to house in hopes to find something permanent and small enough for me
Applications are closed at this time.
I need to apply for one of the family homes. It’s just me and my 8 year old. I escaped a domestic violence situation and I have limited time where I reside. I have been on my job a little over a year. Thank you!
P.S. these are BEAUTIFUL!
We won’t be ready to build the larger “family” homes for quite a while. We have finished 7 of the 25 smaller homes for singles or couples. The family homes will be built after that.
Does the book offer
Strategies for managing the tiny home program through a non-profit and ways to leverage land and other discounts from government agencies, and fund raising? What due diligence did you perform during your first steps in this beautiful venture? Thank you!
The book does not talk about government funding as this project is 100% privately funded. It does talk about the entire process prior to and including occupancy. http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org
How could I become a home owner of a tiny house?
Applications are currently closed.
Hi after buying the book, can it be available as a download perhaps?
That is not our intention at this time.
Hi! I was just wondering if you guys will post more about the houses online? Like pictures maybe?Thanks!
Check out the CNN, Curbed Detroit story PBS story that are all currently out there. We will post to our website soon.
How do I apply for one of these homes? I’m a 59 yr old woman on SSI after a 26 year marriage ended with nothing to be had. I have medical issues & currently live in a small upper loft in Nt. Clemens. The house should be condemned there is so much wrong with it. And if that happens, I have no where to go.
Applications were accepted last October. We are not currently accepting any more.
Love this program!! God bless all of you and praying His hand of provision and protection on you all! When will the book be available for shipping?
We expect to ship early next week.
How do i apply for one of the homes?
Applications were accepted last October. We are not currently accepting any more.
Hi How do you apply for the low income tiny homes
Applications were taken last October and are currently closed. We do not anticipate taking any more in the near future.
I need me a tiny house an a storage building. The tiny house need to have rm for 3 wemon an a young man all bunk bed size but wheelchair excess an places to charge them an all elec appliances an elec air an heat. Maybe wit solar. I make very little money disability an foodstamps. Now. It will b me my two daughters an my grandson unless u can put on next to mine for the one daughter an her son.i want ti live in an roynd statesville nc 28677. Can u help me
We are in Detroit so are unable to help. Please seek out your local Housing and Urban Development people.
I was so fortunate to see Rev Fowler speak at Maine’s Affordable Housing Conference! I bought the book and we are dreaming about the possibilities in rural Maine!
Hi my name is chenita Robinson and I would like to know can a disabled low-income person live in a tiny home and if so how do I apply for a tiny home you can contact me by phone my number is 313 418 3561
One could but applications were taken last October and have been closed since November 1, 2016.
Hi. My husband and I are planning on moving and I just saw you tiny houses on Facebook, I wanted to know where are you guys located and what ever else information you can provide and if you were planning on expanding because these houses would look GREAT in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
We are a Detroit based non-profit. These homes are geared for low-income folks in Detroit. We do not have plans to expand but encourage other non-profits to use our model. Information on “how to” an be found in the new book “Tiny Homes in a Big City” available from http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org.
Do you have available in California
When would applications be available i hope they can start building tiny homes in miami
When would applications be available i hope they can start building tiny homes in miami i hope rent can be in the $700 or 800
And be able to rent to owen
Hello my name is Mike Kennedy
I am extremely interested in your idea in the flint market. If there is any info I can get from you it would be great. My major issue is overcoming minimum square footage rules.
Thank you
MK
Please order our book, Tiny Homes in a Big City. It is available at http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org
I like those tiny houses I own several Lots in the city of Detroit I would like to know how can I put the tiny hot houses on my property
Check out the book, Tiny Homes in a Big City available at http://www.ccpublishinghouse.org
This is such a great project for community! please please spread the words, so many many town all over 50 states will follow!!! and please don’t stop!
I really need a home to go to.how do i go buy getting a tine home please let me no a.s.a.p
I’m sorry but applications have been closed for some time.
I am really interested in getting one of these homes how do i apply for this program. I am homeless and on disability… please let me know how I can qualify for this program..
I’m sorry but applications have been closed for some time.