Founder Statement

Kristina Robinson, Founder of Little Haven Homes

 

 

At Little Haven Homes, I’m building the kind of housing I once searched for—and still hope to live in myself.

 

My interest in tiny homes began as something personal. Living with a disability, I’ve learned that economy of movement isn’t just a preference, it’s essential to protecting my health and energy. I dreamed of a home that worked with me, not against me: compact, accessible, and thoughtfully designed for real life. What I found instead was a housing market that often treats those needs not just as afterthoughts, but as unrealistic, inconvenient, or even unwelcome.

 

That experience lit a spark. I realized that what I needed wasn’t just missing from the market - it was missing for many others, too. Little Haven Homes was born from that realization: that small homes and intentional communities could open the door to homeownership for people historically left out because of cost, design, or policy.

 

As Founder and CEO, I may not have a background in housing or finance, but I bring something just as vital: vision, resolve, and a deeply personal understanding of how the built environment can either limit or liberate. I lead with purpose and partnership - working with residents, builders, lenders, and policymakers to shape new pathways into ownership that center people, not just profit.

 

Little Haven isn’t just about homes - it's about creating space for dignity, stability, and belonging. It’s about proving that small-scale housing can drive big, lasting change. And it’s about building the kind of future I (and so many others) want to live in.

 

 

Kristina Robinson, Founder & CEO

Little Haven Homes 

 

Affordable. Accessible. Possible.

Our Mission

 

At Little Haven Homes, our mission is to expand equitable access to homeownership by building affordable, accessible small homes in community-focused neighborhoods.

 

We believe everyone deserves the stability, dignity, and opportunity that owning a home can provide — especially those historically excluded from that path.

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Our Vision

 

Our vision is to transform the housing landscape by proving that small, people-centered developments can unlock big change — making homeownership possible for those too often shut out by cost, design, or policy. We believe in a future where homeownership is not a privilege for the few, but a foundation for dignity, stability, and belonging — for everyone.

Our Values

 

At Little Haven Homes, our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a place to call home. These values guide us as we design, build, and grow communities:

 

  • Equity – We center those historically excluded from homeownership, ensuring dignity, fairness, and opportunity for all.
     

  • Accessibility – Homes should welcome everyone. We provide accessibility modifications at no additional cost to residents.
     

  • Affordability – Housing should be within reach. We design small-scale homes that reduce barriers to ownership.
     

  • Community – We believe strong neighborhoods foster connection, safety, and belonging. Pocket neighborhoods encourage shared stewardship and support.
     

  • Sustainability – Small homes and thoughtful design reduce environmental impact and create resilient communities.
     

  • Integrity – We lead with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all we do.

Guiding Principles

 

1. People-First... Always    We prioritize people over profits in every decision — from home design to financing models — recognizing that housing is not just shelter, but a foundation for well-being and belonging.

 

2. Design for Access, Not Just Asthetics    We commit to homes that are beautiful and functional for people of all abilities.  Accessibility is not a feature — it's a right.

 

3. Ownership as a Tool for Equity    We believe ownership can be a powerful means of restoring generational opportunity and economic security for those long denied access.

 

4. Build Small, Think Big    We embrace small-scale homes and pocket neighborhoods as a way to create lasting, scalable change — enhancing livability, affordability, and connection.

 

5. Partnership Over Prestige    We collaborate with communities, policymakers, nonprofits, and local builders, not to elevate ourselves, but to achieve collective input.

 

6. Affordability Without Compromise    Cost should never be a barrier to quality or accessibility.  We innovate to deliver lasting value, not just lower prices.

 

7. Place-Based Solutions for Real People    We adapt our models to reflect the lived realities of the people and places we serve — rejecting one-size-fits-all approaches.