Kauhale are communities based on trauma-informed design, which enable independent living in small residential units with shared community facilities such as bathrooms, kitchens, gardens, and common areas.

Kauhale communities are built for residents who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.

• Housing plus community plus services, provides a sense of responsibility and belonging that housing can’t provide alone.
• Kauhale are focused on building resident capacity via reducing the need for long-term services.
• Kauhale are deeply affordable, supported by the Governor’s Emergency Proclamations on Homelessness and Housing, with rent of around $500 per month or no more than 30% of what a household earns.

Each tiny home unit costs approximately $16k per unit to build. When including infrastructure costs, the average cost per unit is $50k.

Based on a combination of data and community feedback, we identify and assess plots of land to find the best locations for Kauhale. We hold community meetings to ensure residents understand the process and how Kauhale will benefit the area.