Tiny homes & backyard ADUs
Your tiny home, priced honestly, before a single sales pitch.
See a real, region-adjusted price range for a tiny home on wheels, a foundation build, or a backyard ADU in under a minute. Then get matched with one screened local builder.
- Licensed, vetted builders
- One builder, never six
- Honest price first
Typical tiny home range
$29,000–$455,000
Building only, national ranges for 2026, from prefab essentials to custom. Run the estimator for a price tuned to your size and ZIP.
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What kind of tiny home?
Pick your tiny-home type, see your price in seconds. No email to see it.
Licensed & insured builders
We screen every builder for active licensing and insurance before matching.
One builder contacts you, never six
A single qualified local builder, not a lead sold to a marketplace of six.
Honest price first, no gate
See a real range before any form. No email required to see your number.
What people build
One structure, a hundred jobs it can do
Tiny home on wheels
A movable, RVIA-style home on a trailer, park it, tow it, take it with you.
On a foundation
A permanent tiny home on your own land, built to local residential code.
Backyard ADU
A legal second dwelling for family, guests, or rental income in your own yard.
Park model
A ~400 sq ft RV-class cottage for a tiny-home community or seasonal property.
Guest & rental cabin
A short-term rental or bunkhouse that earns its keep on acreage or a lake lot.
Downsizing home
A right-sized primary home for retirees and minimalists who want less to maintain.
The honest numbers
What a tiny home costs in 2026
Real national ranges from the same engine that powers the estimator, no bait pricing. Your quote is tuned to your size, finish, and region when you run it.
| By size · standard build | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Micro · ~200 sq ft$180–275 /sq ft | $36,000–$55,000 |
| Classic tiny · ~400 sq ft$181–275 /sq ft | $72,500–$110,000 |
| Roomy · ~600 sq ft$179–271 /sq ft | $107,500–$162,500 |
| ADU-size · ~900 sq ft$181–272 /sq ft | $162,500–$245,000 |
| By completion level · classic tiny · ~400 sq ft | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Prefab essentialsEfficient layout, standard build | $57,500–$87,500 |
| Standard buildFull kitchen & bath, quality finishes | $72,500–$110,000 |
| Custom & premiumDesigner finishes, off-grid options | $105,000–$160,000 |
Ranges are informational, computed from published 2026 price data, not quotes, and building only. Land, site prep, permits, and utilities are separate. See the full tiny home cost guide →
Make it yours
Styles, layouts & options
Modern minimalist
Clean lines, big windows, and a bright, uncluttered interior that lives larger than its footprint.
Rustic cabin
Wood siding, a metal roof, and a cozy loft, the classic tiny-home-in-the-woods look.
Loft or single-level
A sleeping loft to save floor space, or a true single-level layout for aging in place.
Off-grid ready
Solar, composting toilet, rainwater, and battery storage for life off the utility grid.
ADU to match the house
Siding, roof, and trim spec'd to blend with your main home and satisfy the city.
Full kitchen & bath
A real kitchen and a full bath, not a camper, so it works as an everyday home.
Why owners trust us
The opposite of a lead-selling marketplace
Request a tiny home quote almost anywhere and your details get sold to five or six builders who all call at once. We do the opposite: the number first, then one screened local builder, matched to your project and named to you before they call.
Honest price first
A real, region-adjusted range appears before any form, no deposit-to-see-a-number games.
One vetted builder
A single vetted local tiny-home builder or ADU pro, not six lead-buyers chasing your deposit.
Type & finish clarity
Wheels, foundation, park model, or ADU, see how each type and finish changes the price.
Your info, respected
One-to-one consent. Your details go only to the builder you choose, never resold.
The build
What a typical build includes
- Trailer or foundation-ready structure
- Framing, roof & weathertight envelope
- Rough plumbing & electrical
- Insulation & interior finish
- Kitchen & bath fixtures
- Code / RVIA / ADU documentation
Financing
Tiny homes on wheels are often financed with RV or personal loans; foundation builds and ADUs can use home-improvement or construction loans. Your matched builder can point you to lenders that fund your type.
How it works
From idea to keys in four steps
- 1
Spec it
Pick your type, size, and finish. Your honest price range appears instantly, no email required.
- 2
Meet one builder
Get matched with one vetted tiny-home builder or ADU pro and review your plan and placement.
- 3
Design, quote & permits
They confirm the layout, finishes, and a fixed price, then handle certification or ADU permits.
- 4
Build & deliver
Your home is built in the shop or on site, then delivered or set on its foundation.
Questions
Tiny home questions, answered
Can I legally live in a tiny home?
It depends on your local zoning and whether the home is on wheels, on a foundation, or a permitted ADU. ADUs are legal in a growing number of areas; a foundation tiny home follows residential code. Your matched builder knows what your jurisdiction allows.
What's the difference between the types?
A tiny home on wheels (THOW) is movable and RVIA-certified; a foundation build is permanent and code-built; a park model is a ~400 sq ft RV-class cottage; and an ADU is a legal second dwelling on a lot with a main house. The estimator prices each differently.
How accurate is the instant price?
It's built from published 2026 tiny-home and ADU cost data, adjusted for your type, size, finish, and region. It's an honest range, not a bid. Your builder sets the firm price after reviewing your plan and site.
Will a bunch of companies start calling me?
No. We match you with one vetted local builder for your project, your contact details are never sold to a marketplace of six.
Is an ADU worth it for rental income?
Often, yes, a well-placed ADU can generate meaningful rent and add real value to your property. The math depends on your local rents and build cost, both of which your matched builder can help you pencil out.
Do you build in my area?
We match nationwide through local tiny-home builders and ADU pros. Enter your ZIP in the estimator for a region-adjusted price; if we can't match you locally, you'll know quickly.
Ready for an honest number on your tiny home?
Spec it, see your price range in seconds, and get one local builder, free, no obligation, no pile-on.
- No email to see your price
- One vetted builder, never six
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