Tom O'Malley

While roughly the size of a shipping container, the model micro home on display this week in Point Pleasant Borough Hall shows off the more luxurious aspects of the project.

A possible solution to Ocean County's homeless problem--a Micro House--will be on display all next week, starting Monday, at Point Pleasant BoroughTown Hall on Bridge Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the public to see first-hand.

Homeless advocates are optimistic that when government officials and the public see what a Micro House actually looks like, they'll be more accepting of them in their communities.

An ambitious effort is underway to convince Lakewood officials to welcome a pilot program for the homeless.

Ocean County homeless advocates are hoping to bring an idea that's increasing in popularity on the west coast right here to the Jersey shore.