Small Homes. Stronger Communities. More Housing Choices.

Tiny-home villages offer a creative approach to addressing homelessness and the shortage of affordable housing. By bringing together small, purpose-built homes in thoughtfully planned communities, they can provide residents with privacy, stability, safety, and a greater sense of belonging.

For rural communities like Nevada County, tiny-home villages may offer opportunities to create housing on a smaller scale, using land and resources in ways that respond to local needs.

No Place to Go Project supports exploring innovative, practical housing solutions that respect individual dignity and expand the choices available to people who cannot afford conventional housing.

Explore Tiny Home Villages

  • What Are Tiny-Home Villages?

  • Examples from Other Communities

  • Planning & Development

  • Research & Resources

  • Opportunities for Nevada County

What Are Tiny-Home Villages?

Tiny-home villages are communities of small, individual homes arranged around shared spaces and, in some cases, shared facilities. They can provide an alternative to traditional apartments, emergency shelters, or larger housing developments.

Depending on their design, these communities may include private bathrooms and kitchens, shared laundry facilities, community gardens, gathering spaces, and access to supportive services.

Tiny-home villages can serve different populations and purposes. Some provide transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness, while others offer permanent, affordable homes where residents can develop stability and a sense of community.

For No Place to Go Project, the emphasis is on purpose-built villages that offer safe, dignified, and affordable places to live, particularly in rural communities where conventional housing options may be limited.