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Harrisburg · Dauphin County
Eden Village of Harrisburg
Modeled after the highly successful national Eden Village framework, Eden Village of Harrisburg is a master-planned supportive community designed to eradicate chronic homelessness. Comprising 32 beautiful, fully furnished tiny homes anchored by a massive 4,000 sq. ft. community center, the village provides dignified permanent housing paired with intensive on-site medical, psychological, and social wrap-around services in a deeply secure, pedestrian-focused environment.
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 | 50 amp electrical service to permanent foundation cottages. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Municipal city water and municipal public sewer—hardwired community infrastructure. |
| Build Certifications | Permanent modular cottages under PA Uniform Construction Code and IRC Appendix AQ standards. |
| Pet Constraints | Pets allowed—maximum one per household, 40 lb weight limit. Service and emotional support animals prioritized under therapeutic guidelines. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent benchmarks
Subsidized permanent supportive housing—no market lot rent. Placement through coordinated entry and local housing programs.
Utility inclusions
All-inclusive subsidized housing covers water, sewer, electricity, heating, garbage, and community services.
Lease mechanics
Strictly limited to chronically unhoused applicants via supportive housing referral pathways—not open-market leases.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
32 permanent foundation modular cottages—fully furnished units managed as permanent supportive housing.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Master-planned village design with on-site aesthetic and therapeutic community standards enforced.
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
Municipal sewer required—composting not permitted as primary waste solution.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied electric and high-speed broadband; confirm any resident solar add-ons with management.
Site edibles & gardens
Community garden beds and pedestrian-only green pathways throughout the village.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Dauphin County?
Eden Village is permanent supportive housing—not a market THOW land-lease or a Dauphin County backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing housing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
32 permanent foundation modular cottages in a gated, pedestrian-only neighborhood with a 4,000 sq ft central community center and on-site clinical and case management services.
Permanent supportive housing for chronically unhoused adults—highly subsidized through philanthropic and municipal housing programs. Placements through coordinated entry—not open-market pad leases.
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.
- Pet-friendly
- Gated
- Community garden
- Clubhouse
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Permanent supportive housing for chronically unhoused individuals through subsidized placement—not open-market THOW land-lease or vacation rentals. Pets allowed—max one per household, 40 lb limit; service and emotional support animals prioritized under therapeutic guidelines.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.