Pocket Tiny Homes
coming out of homelessness
Home Suite Home Collaboratively Design and Build Pocket Tiny Homes.
Below is The Home Suite Home. Colour schemes selected by the client. (Alternative models shown underneath can be discussed)
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Pocket Home Concept
Providing Pocket homes for those in need and experiencing homelessness is a concept that's gaining traction in many communities. A Home Suite Home offers a safe and stable living environment for individuals moving out from the experience of homelessness. It offers a cost-effective solution and can provide a sense of autonomy and security to each individual as they step into independent living.
Home Suite Home is not only providing individual homes but also developing Community Pocket Homes Concepts.
Pocket Home Design
One of the key benefits of pocket homes for the homeless is their scalability and flexibility. They can be set up relatively quickly and can be located in various settings where land is available. The homes are designed to be efficient
Pocket Home on a Residential Property
“Pocket Home” or “Accessory Dwelling Unit” is a detached structure within an existing residential property.
See Frequently Asked Questions Below for clarity as a Property Owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other specific questions please go to "contact" and we will love to hear from you.
In 2019, the province of Ontario passed Bill 108 ‘The More Homes, The More Choice Act’ which mandates that every Municipality in Ontario will need to have policies in place to allow Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Zoning requirements
- Lot size
- Unit size
- Height restrictions
- Parking
- Property Taxes and Tax Benefits
- Private Urban Planning considerations:
- Access to site
- Foundation System- Piers or Slab
- Plumbing and drain service to the unit – connecting to main house or Y
- connection to exterior of home.
- Electrical Service- 200-amp main house/60-100 amp for unit
- Heating System- Electrical
- Water management
Home Suite Home will manage the steps required to obtain a building permit.
Home Suite Home have a comprehensive package for both Property owner and Tenant. Property Owners agree to donate a land parcel for charitable purposes to place a Pocket Home for a loved one. There are no up front costs but consideration must be given to Property Tax and Tax Benefit adjustments. The Property owner gains no private benefit.
The Tenant pays a rental fee based on eligibility criteria using The LIM (Low Income Measure) threshold. This is currently:
$500 or $600 per month for a single-bedroom dwelling unit.
$700 or $800 per month for a double-bedroom dwelling unit.
The Property owner will sign an agreement for the time period our Home Suite Home will reside on the property. If circumstances change within this agreement period, Home Suite Home will work with the property owner to remove the unit as quickly as is possible. There will be costs associated with the removal of the unit before the agreement term ends which will be clarified in the agreement.
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No, Home Suite Home are not able to offer an option to purchase as this is not permitted under CRA charitable guidelines.
Prospective Tenants must complete an eligibility assessment process to qualify for a Home Suite Home. This includes:
- Verifiable income or support
- Non-Relative References
- An in-person consultation with Home Suite Home
Property owners must have land parcel ownership and donation confirmed and sign agreements to operate in accordance with Home Suite Home’s charitable purposes.