Waco Boosts Funding for Mission Waco's Tiny Home Village

Additional $1 million will help cover infrastructure costs as first residents prepare to move in.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:10pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of a row of small, colorful houses blurred in soft focus, evoking a sense of community and new beginnings.The Creekside Community Village's tiny homes will soon provide affordable housing and support services for those transitioning out of homelessness in Waco.Waco Today

The city of Waco has pledged an additional $1 million in funding to support Mission Waco's Creekside Community Village, a development of nearly 330 tiny homes aimed at providing affordable housing options for those who have faced homelessness, with preferred access for military veterans.

Why it matters

The extra funding will help the project move forward as it faces increased infrastructure requirements, demonstrating the city's commitment to addressing homelessness through innovative solutions like tiny home communities. This development is part of a growing trend of cities exploring tiny homes as a way to provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.

The details

The $1 million boost from the city will help cover additional infrastructure costs that were added after the initial plans for Creekside Community Village were approved. The development, located on University Parks Drive, will offer tiny homes for lease at reduced prices to people who have experienced homelessness, with 6% of the homes reserved for military veterans.

  • The additional $1 million in funding was announced on April 8, 2026.
  • Residents are expected to start moving into the tiny homes within the next few weeks.

The players

Mission Waco

A nonprofit organization that provides a range of services and programs aimed at addressing poverty and homelessness in the Waco, Texas community.

Creekside Community Village

A development of nearly 330 tiny homes being built by Mission Waco to provide affordable housing options for those who have faced homelessness, with preferred access for military veterans.

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What’s next

With the additional funding secured, the city and Mission Waco expect the first residents to begin moving into the Creekside Community Village in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Waco's investment in the Creekside Community Village demonstrates the city's commitment to addressing homelessness through innovative housing solutions like tiny homes, which are becoming increasingly popular as a way to provide transitional and permanent supportive housing for vulnerable populations.