Housing Everyone

Housing & Homelessness Action Plan

Goal

Eliminate unsheltered homelessness in America by ensuring every citizen has access to:

• A safe place to sleep

• Toilets and showers

• Drinking water

• Basic nutrition

• Secure storage for belongings

• Access to education and employment resources

No one should be forced to live on a sidewalk, under a bridge, or in a tent encampment.

Phase 1: Immediate Stabilization

Within the first 100 days, every city above a certain population threshold would be required to create designated Safe Community Zones.

These are not shelters.

Residents would have private space rather than sleeping in crowded dormitories.

Housing Option A: Safe Parking Communities

Many people become homeless while still owning: RVs, Vans, Cars, Campers

Rather than forcing these individuals into shelters, cities would establish secure parking communities.

Each site would provide:

• Legal overnight parking

• Water hookups

• Electrical hookups

• Waste disposal

• Bathrooms and showers

• Laundry

• Security

Residents could remain in their own vehicle while rebuilding financial stability.

Real-world example: Oceanside’s 2026 safe parking program costs $329,329 per year

Housing Option B: Tiny Home Villages

For people without vehicles.

Each resident receives:

• Private insulated tiny home

• Bed

• Electricity

• Climate control

• Locking door

Shared facilities include:

• Bathrooms

• Showers

• Kitchen facilities

• Community gardens

• Training facilities

• Recreation areas

This provides dignity and privacy while remaining cost-effective.

Housing Option C: Transitional Community Housing

For families and individuals who are working toward permanent housing.

Communities would include:

• Studio apartments

• Shared housing

• Family units

Residents contribute through:

• Employment

• Education

• Community service

• Skills training

The goal is transition, not permanent residency.

Community Agriculture Integration

Each housing community would incorporate food production where practical.

Examples:

• Gardens

• Greenhouses

• Hydroponic systems

• Vertical farms

Benefits:

• Fresh food

• Reduced operating costs

• Skills training

• Community engagement

Path to Independence

Upon entering the program, every resident receives a personalized development plan.

Possible goals include:

Employment Track

Job placement and workforce training.

Education Track

Trade schools, apprenticeships, certifications, and college pathways.

Recovery Track

Addiction treatment and mental health services.

Family Stability Track

Childcare assistance, parenting support, and family reunification.

Permanent Housing Expansion

To increase housing supply nationwide:

ADU Incentive Program

Homeowners could receive incentives to create:

• ADUs

• Junior ADUs

• Garage conversions

In exchange for offering housing opportunities.

Tiny Home Development

Federal standards would simplify permitting for tiny homes.

Adaptive Reuse

Candidates for conversion include:

• Office buildings

• Shopping malls

• Hotels

• Warehouses

Could be converted into housing and mixed-use communities.

Accountability

Residents capable of working, learning, or contributing would be expected to participate in a pathway toward independence.

Temporary assistance leading to permanent self-sufficiency. Not lifelong dependence.

Before going further, I think we should decide on one major policy question:

Do you envision these communities being available indefinitely to anyone who follows the rules, or should there be a time limit (for example 2-5 years) before residents must transition to independent housing?

That decision affects the entire structure of the program and its cost.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Many cities already spend large amounts of money responding to homelessness through:

• Police calls and enforcement

• Emergency medical services

• Emergency room visits

• Encampment cleanups

• Court proceedings

• Jail stays

• Public sanitation efforts

Studies in California have found that homelessness can cost taxpayers between $10,000 and $40,000 per person per year, with some high-utilization cases exceeding $100,000 per year through repeated emergency services and public system involvement.

Despite these costs, many individuals remain unhoused and continue cycling through the same systems year after year.

Taxpayers are already paying the bill.

The question is whether we spend that money solving the problem or simply managing its consequences.

The Safe Parking Community Solution

A typical Safe Parking Community would include:

• 100 vehicle spaces

• 20 RV spaces

• Restrooms and showers

• Laundry facilities

• Security

• Internet access

• Mail services

• Employment and housing resources

Estimated Annual Operating Cost

Approximately $700,000 per year. With approximately 130 households served, this equals:

About $5,400 per household annually or approximately $3,600 to $5,000 per person annually.

Comparing the Costs

Example: A City With 1,000 Vehicle Homeless Residents

Current System

Estimated annual public cost:

$10 million to $40 million per year through law enforcement, emergency services, sanitation, courts, and related programs.

Safe Parking Community Model

Estimated annual operating cost: Approximately $3.6 million per year

Potential savings:

Low Estimate: Current $10M → Safe Parking $3.6M → Savings: $6.4M/year

Moderate Estimate: Current $20M → Safe Parking $3.6M → Savings: $16.4M/year

High Estimate: Current $40M → Safe Parking $3.6M → Savings: $36.4M/year

The Freedom 2028 Approach

Instead of spending taxpayer dollars repeatedly responding to the symptoms of homelessness, Freedom 2028 proposes investing in practical solutions that provide:

• Safety

• Sanitation

• Stability

• Accountability

• A pathway to independence

At a lower cost than many communities are already paying today.