Politics & Government

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

They're called "Sacred Settlements" and a new law lets Minnesota churches put them on their property.

(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.

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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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