Central Alabama / Birmingham Metro
Birmingham · Jefferson County
Home For All Micro-Shelter Village
Community type: Nonprofit or mission-driven villages providing affordable, transitional, or supportive housing.
Home For All is a City of Birmingham and Faith Chapel Care Center pilot micro-shelter village providing safe, private individual shelters plus wraparound services for unhoused adult men transitioning to permanent housing. The pilot includes 14 residential micro-shelters and a security unit, with a community center, shared gardens, and on-site medical, workforce, and recovery support.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Waste & Sewer System | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Build Certifications | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
| Pet Constraints | Not yet confirmed — ask the operator |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent benchmarks
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Utility inclusions
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Lease mechanics
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Off-grid adaptations
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Site edibles & gardens
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Jefferson County?
Confirm zoning, utilities, and whether a community park, backyard ADU, or factory-built tiny home fits your property before you sign a lease or purchase a home on site.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
14 furnished micro-shelter units + 1 security unit with a community center, shared gardens, pavilion, 24/7 security, and wraparound services.
Pilot (Phase 1) opened around April 2026. Transitional micro-shelters (stays up to ~1 year, no cost to residents); placement is program-based via the operating partners.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Community garden
- Clubhouse