Duluth’s shortage of housing causes long-term and chronic homelessness. Waitlists stretch from months (in rare cases) to more than 2 years for subsidized housing. In addition, people experiencing long-term homelessness and especially chronic homelessness are rarely able to transition smoothly from the streets or shelter into permanent, independent housing. 

 

What is needed are low-cost units that are private, dignified, small scale to encourage community, culturally specific, harm reduction based, and providing services including basic life skills like cleaning and cooking.