New Law Opens Door For Churches To Build Tiny Homes For People Experiencing Homelessness

By Kirsten Mitchell, CBS Minnesota

December 19, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. —Tiny homes are hoping to solve a huge problem in Minnesota. They're called "Sacred Settlements" and a new law lets Minnesota churches put them on their property.

This strategy comes as homelessness jumped by 6% in Minnesota over the past year and reached record levels nationwide.

"I was actually living in a tent down by the river 4 years ago," David Doren said.

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