# Prince George’s County pledges $55K for student-built tiny home

> Prince George’s County executive pledges $55,000 to keep first student-built tiny home in county after auction fails.
- Title: Prince George’s County pledges $55K for student-built tiny…
- Summary: Prince George’s County executive pledges $55,000 to keep first student-built tiny home in county after auction fails. Prince George’s County Executive Aisha…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/prince-georges-tiny-home-auction-braveboy-ZJMUWCW4YFEKHMLZALAWO3UXDU
- Author: Mennatalla Ibrahim
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:50:25.304+00:00
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- Topics: prince georges county, aisha braveboy, tiny home, student-built housing, homestead 24, county housing, fact s, news, local
## Auction fails for student-built tiny home
A tiny home built by Prince George’s County Public Schools students drew no bids at auction.

> Going once. Going twice. Anybody in?
## County executive pledges $55,000
County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep the tiny home in Prince George’s County.

> We want the first tiny house built by our students to go to really great use here in Prince George’s County
## Tiny home details
The 280-square-foot home, Homestead 24, features a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping loft, washer, dryer, heating and air conditioning.
## Student-built housing program
The program has completed 49 houses since 1981, with Homestead 24 being the first tiny home.
## Foundation of Applied Technology for Students
The nonprofit FACTS had hoped the auction would raise funds for future student construction projects.
## County plans to acquire home
County will work through its Department of Housing and Community Development to acquire the house and find a renter or buyer.
## Questions remain about housing
Under current zoning rules, homes on wheels cannot serve as permanent primary residences.
## Key takeaway

Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep the first student-built tiny home in the county after it failed to sell at auction.