Tiny house builders in the USA — 2026

Updated 6 September 2026 · prices as published on the date shown; confirm directly with the builder

In 2026 the first question is not price, it is certification. NOAH or RVIA certification is now effectively required for finance (RV loans of roughly 4.5–9% APR apply to certified homes) and insurance (NOAH-certified homes qualify for homeowner-style cover in 49 states). Ask for proof before money changes hands; a builder who cannot produce it is a builder to avoid.

Active builders

Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

Colorado Springs, CO

Builds: THOW; pioneering the movement since 1999

From: About US$68,000–140,000 (third-party); financed example ~US$92,959 (own site)

Certification: RVIA-certified since 2013

Escape Traveler / Homes

Rice Lake, WI

Builds: THOW and park-model units

From: Traveler XL from ~US$89,000 (third-party)

Certification: RVIA

Wheelhaus

Jackson Hole, WY

Builds: Park-model RVs (~400 sq ft)

From: US$149,000–174,000 base (own site FAQ)

Certification: RVIA / RPTIA

Timbercraft Tiny Homes

Guntersville, AL

Builds: THOW and shells; skilled carpentry

From: Examples ~US$89,000–94,000 (third-party)

Certification: NOAH

Tiny Heirloom

Portland / Beaverton, OR

Builds: Luxury custom THOW; Signature Series (new, lower-priced line)

From: Signature studio from US$59,900 (own site); custom ~US$100,000–200,000+

Certification: RVIA

Cornerstone Tiny Homes

Longwood, FL (note: a separate NOAH-certified Cornerstone exists in Guthrie, OK)

Builds: THOW and foundation/modular

From: Foundation homes from US$91,000 (own site)

Certification: RVIA (FL)

Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses

Durango, CO

Builds: Custom THOW; shells

From: Shells from ~US$10,000; typical US$25,000–85,000

Certification: NOAH optional

Note: 2026 build calendar full — not taking reservations (own site)

Liberation Tiny Homes

Leola, PA

Builds: THOW and shells; since 2015

Certification: NOAH

Movable Roots

Melbourne, FL

Builds: Custom THOW, park models, modular; custom quote only

Certification: NOAH (per third parties)

MitchCraft Tiny Homes

Fort Collins, CO

Builds: Artisan custom THOW

Buying by state

Most US buyers shop by state, and cold-climate states need cold-climate builders: in New York, for example, Hudson River Tiny Homes, Bear Creek Tiny Houses and Amish Barn Company build for heavy snow loads, with prices typically US$55,000–135,000. State-level directories such as littlehousesforsale.com are the practical starting point; pair them with our USA regulations page for the Appendix Q and ADU picture.

Before you pay a deposit: check certification for your intended use, search the company register for solvency, insist on staged payments tied to build milestones, confirm insurance and warranty in writing, and visit the workshop. The full checklist →

Sources

Listing here is not an endorsement. Tiny House Guide has no commercial relationship with these builders. Always check current trading status, certification and insurance before paying anything — see Before you pay a deposit and our disclaimer.