A new 74-unit tiny home village for the unhoused is ready to open in Boyle Heights.
Each 64-square-foot structure will be shared by two residents, with a total cost of about $35,000 per bed. The land for the project was already owned by the city, previously being utilized by the Department of Public Works.
Los Angeles Councilmember Kevin de León told KNX News’ Craig Fiegener the $4.8 million project was paid for with his council district’s discretionary fund.
“I think that’s really cost-effective,” de León said. “I think that’s a real grand bargain for the city of L.A. and the taxpayers in comparison to other types of housing.”
De León’s Council District 14, which includes Skid Row, has the largest unhoused population of any district in the city. He said the tiny homes are bare-bones, but they have heating, air conditioning, and locked doors.
“It’s not meant to be lavish. It’s meant to protect you from the elements,” he said.
Earlier this week, 100 tiny homes in the San Fernando Valley had to evacuate due to flooding.