What a tiny home costs: the pieces of the price
The price on a builder's model page is rarely the whole cost of living in a tiny home. Prices vary widely by builder, size, finish and options, so this guide lists the pieces rather than guessing at numbers. For a real figure, ask the builders directly — every profile here links straight to the company.
The home itself
- The base model price, and exactly what it includes.
- Options and upgrades: appliances, finishes, lofts, slide-outs, off-grid packages.
- The trailer, for a home on wheels — is it included, and what is its rated capacity?
Getting it there
- Delivery or transport from the factory to your site. Many builders price delivery by the mile.
- Oversize-load permits and escort vehicles for wider or longer homes.
- Set-up at the site: leveling, blocking, skirting, tie-downs.
The site
- Land, or rent on a lot in a community or park.
- Site work: a driveway, a pad or foundation, drainage.
- Utility hookups — power, water, sewer or septic — or the off-grid gear to replace them (solar, water storage, a composting toilet).
Paperwork and keeping it
- Permits and inspections where you place it.
- Registration and title, for a home on wheels.
- Insurance, and property tax where it applies.
- Financing costs, if you borrow — see the financing and insurance guide.
Ask every builder for a written quote that names what is and is not included — delivery, set-up, taxes and fees — so two quotes can be compared fairly.
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