Government officials in Buncombe County, North Carolina, have begun forcibly evicting homeless individuals from “tiny homes” and cabins built and donated by the Amish community.
Three weeks ago, hundreds of Amish carpenters began working to build cabins in Western North Carolina where many people are still using tents for shelter.
These small, sturdy structures were intended as a temporary solution for people without stable housing, providing a safer, more private, and dignified alternative to traditional homeless shelters.
The homes, though modest, offered a refuge from the overcrowding, crime, and lack of personal space that often plague shelters. However, county officials argue that these structures fail to meet local housing codes, citing the lack of anchoring and heat sources that are not cord or plug connected as grounds for eviction.
The Amish-built homes were designed to address an immediate need, offering homeless individuals a safe and private space to call their own. Advocates for the homeless note …