Tuff Shed and The Home Depot Partner with Yuba County to Support Homeless Residents

We’re proud to highlight a community project that shows how impactful a well-built structure can be. In Yuba County, California, local officials partnered with 14 Forward, a temporary housing initiative, to create a tiny home community supporting the area’s homeless population. At the heart of the project? High-quality shelters provided by Tuff Shed and The Home Depot.

County officials originally explored several housing providers around Yuba County before partnering with Tuff Shed. What made the difference? “They really wanted a relationship with the company,” explains Kymberly Lucero, Tuff Shed’s Area Sales Manager for Home Depot stores in Northern California. “They wanted someone that would listen to their needs and work from there.”

While the entire community project took about six months to complete, the Tuff Shed portion was lightning-fast. “We had everything built within four days,” says Kymberly. Thanks to Tuff Shed’s quick turnaround, on-site installation, and affordable, high-quality structures, the community is now fully operational and welcoming residents.

Each tiny home is a simple 12×8 structure equipped with two beds, storage containers, and battery-powered lanterns. While basic, these homes offer a critical stepping stone for residents on the path to permanent housing.

Residents stay for a 30-day rotation and have access to services such as: