Housing Everyone

Providing a place for everyone

No single approach can solve homelessness nationwide. Every city, town, and rural area has different resources, land availability, building codes, and population needs. Our plan gives local governments a menu of proven strategies so they can choose what works best while following a federally enforced hygiene standard

Why It Matters

Housing is more than a roof, it is the foundation for health, stability, and opportunity. Without it, it’s nearly impossible to secure and keep a job, attend school regularly, manage health conditions, or care for family members.

Across America, hundreds of thousands of people live without safe, stable shelter. Some are on the streets, others in cars, encampments, or overcrowded, unsafe situations. Many lack even the most basic hygiene access, clean bathrooms, showers, and potable water.

This crisis is not just a humanitarian emergency, it’s an economic and public health problem that affects every community.

Freedom 2028 believes housing is a human right and that every solution must start with safety, dignity, and hygiene as non-negotiable standards.

1. Housing First & Permanent Supportive Housing

What it is: Immediate placement into permanent housing with no preconditions like sobriety or employment.

Why it works: It ends the instability cycle and provides a base for people to address other challenges.

Support services include:

  • Mental and physical healthcare

  • Job training and placement

  • Counseling and addiction recovery programs

  • Case management to help with benefits, transportation, and budgeting

Evidence: Programs like this have achieved up to 98% housing retention after one year, dramatically reducing public costs related to emergency rooms, policing, and incarceration.

2. Tiny Home Villages & Modular Housing

What it is: Clusters of small, efficient homes (100–400 sq ft) with heating, cooling, and lockable doors.

Why it works: Private space restores dignity and security while keeping build costs and timelines manageable.

Design features:

  • Shared kitchens, laundry, and community rooms

  • ADA-compliant bathrooms and showers in every site

  • On-site service offices and meeting spaces for residents

  • Landscaping and community gathering areas to promote neighborhood integration

Examples: Quixote Village in Washington State and La Posada in Santa Barbara County both report high satisfaction among residents and strong transitions into permanent housing.

3. Micro-Communities & Pallet Shelters

What it is: Rapid-deploy housing units (including pallet shelters and micro-cabins) assembled in days or weeks.

Why it works: They allow fast action during emergencies, encampment closures, or weather crises while maintaining privacy and security.

Key elements:

  • Centralized hygiene hubs with restrooms and showers

  • 24/7 potable water access

  • Lockable units with insulation and basic climate control

  • On-site security and case management

Impact: In cities like Denver, up to half of residents in pallet shelter programs move on to permanent housing within months.

4. Adaptive Reuse & Mixed-Income Housing

What it is: Conversion of vacant commercial buildings, motels, or office spaces into mixed-income apartments.

Why it works: It uses existing structures to reduce costs and construction time, revitalizes empty properties, and can integrate market-rate units to offset costs.

Implementation:

  • Federal fast-track permitting for conversions

  • Renovation funding tied to hygiene upgrades and ADA compliance

  • Partnerships with local housing authorities for long-term affordability

5. Specialized Shelters

What it is: Housing tailored to specific populations — LGBTQ+, veterans, seniors, families, youth aging out of foster care.

Why it works: Specialized services address the unique challenges each group faces, leading to higher housing stability.

Example: Ace’s Place in New York City, the first publicly funded shelter for transgender and gender non-conforming people, reported residents felt safe, respected, and supported — many for the first time in years.

The National Hygiene Standard

Every housing initiative under Freedom 2028 will meet the following baseline requirements:

  • 1 toilet + 1 shower per 8 residents (or per unit for private setups)

  • 24/7 access to running potable water

  • Hygienic facilities that are well-lit, secure, and regularly maintained

  • Federal funding tied to compliance with hygiene standards

  • Routine inspections to ensure safety and cleanliness

These are not luxuries — they are the minimum conditions for health and dignity.

Funding & Delivery

Our approach combines public investment, private partnerships, and innovative financing:

  • Housing Innovation Fund: Federal grants for tiny homes, modular units, and pallet shelters

  • Public Land Lease Program: Access to city, county, and state-owned land at minimal lease rates for housing projects

  • Revolving Loan Funds: Low-interest loans for adaptive reuse and affordable housing development

  • ESG-Aligned Bonds: Financing tied to environmental, social, and governance goals for large-scale builds

  • Federal Matching Funds: States meeting hygiene standards receive additional funding

Accountability & Transparency

We will publish a public dashboard with real-time data on:

  • Units built and converted

  • Hygiene compliance scores

  • Percentage of residents moving to permanent housing

  • Cost per unit and time-to-completion

  • Resident satisfaction surveys conducted quarterly

Why This Will Work

This plan is built on what has already worked in communities across the country - strategies endorsed not just by policymakers, but by the people who have lived through homelessness and know what truly makes a difference.

It is adaptable, scalable, and designed to ensure that every American, no matter their circumstance, has access to a clean, safe, and dignified place to live.