Tiny homes offer big relief as Jacksonville families search for affordable housing options

Jacksonville is short thousands of affordable homes, and the rising cost of rent and mortgages is forcing many families to look for alternatives. One solution gaining traction: tiny homes. At just under 500 square feet, Karen Henderson’s house may be considered “tiny” to some, but for her, it’s just right. “Come on in,” Henderson said as she showed News4JAX around her new space. “This is my living room and my full kitchen.”