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Oregon remains one of the strongest states for ADUs, small-footprint foundation homes, and community-based tiny living. State law has steadily widened the housing types cities must allow, and Portland plus the central coast now offer some of the clearest examples of legal THOW placement in the Pacific Northwest.
Updated March 2026
$400–$1,100/mo
Avg. parking cost
20
Builders serving this state
ORS 197A.425
2017 law; renumbered 2024
1 ADU minimum
Statewide UGB baseline
Why Oregon
Oregon’s legislative track record on housing density still makes it one of the best states to watch if you want an ADU, a small foundation build, or a community-based THOW lifestyle. Portland remains one of the clearest urban examples of legal THOW occupancy, while the coast has one of the state’s most visible long-term tiny-home communities.
Bend and the broader high-desert market remain attractive for climate, land availability, and builder access, but buyers should still treat Oregon as a highly local permitting state. The biggest advantage here is not “anything goes”; it’s that more Oregon jurisdictions now have a defined legal path than in most neighboring states.
Common Questions
Can I legally live full-time in a tiny house on wheels in Oregon?
Oregon does not have a single statewide THOW occupancy rule, so placement is local. Portland allows one occupied recreational vehicle or tiny house on wheels on a developed residential lot with a primary dwelling and utility hookups, while coastal and rural communities may be easier than urban neighborhoods.
Are ADUs effectively legal statewide in Oregon?
Inside urban growth boundaries, yes in most cities and counties. ORS 197A.425 requires cities over 2,500 and counties over 15,000 to allow at least one ADU on detached single-unit lots and says that baseline cannot be conditioned on owner-occupancy or extra off-street parking.
Does HB 2001 help tiny homes in Oregon?
Yes for foundation-based and small-footprint housing. Oregon's middle-housing rules under ORS 197A.420 make it easier to build duplexes, cottage clusters, and similar housing in qualifying cities, but they do not automatically legalize THOW living on vacant urban lots.
Do I still need to check the local planning office before I buy land?
Absolutely. Oregon is supportive compared with many states, but utility hookups, septic, setbacks, fire access, and whether a unit is treated as an RV, ADU, or dwelling are still decided at the local level.
Zoning & placement
Oregon is still one of the better states for legal tiny-home placement, especially for ADUs and foundation-based homes. ORS 197A.425 (formerly ORS 197.312) requires most cities over 2,500 and counties over 15,000 to allow at least one ADU on detached single-unit lots inside urban growth boundaries and bars owner-occupancy or extra off-street parking requirements for that baseline. ORS 197A.420 carries forward HB 2001's middle-housing rules, helping duplexes, cottage clusters, and other small-footprint homes in qualifying cities. THOW placement is still local. Portland allows one occupied recreational vehicle or tiny house on wheels on a developed residential lot with a primary dwelling and utility hookups, while coastal and rural communities are often easier than urban neighborhoods.
Verify current requirements with your local planning department.
What to verify locally
- • Confirm whether your tiny home will be treated as an ADU, a site-built dwelling, or a recreational vehicle.
- • Ask about utility hookup requirements, especially sewer, electrical service, and emergency-access setbacks.
- • Check whether long-term occupancy is allowed on the lot type you are considering.
Key legislation
ORS 197A.425
2017 law; renumbered 2024Requires most cities over 2,500 and counties over 15,000 to allow at least one ADU on detached single-unit lots inside urban growth boundaries; owner-occupancy and extra off-street parking cannot be required for that baseline.
ORS 197A.420 / HB 2001
2019Requires qualifying cities to allow duplexes or broader middle housing in areas zoned for detached single-family homes, opening more paths for small-footprint foundation homes and cottage clusters.
Portland Code 29.50.050 + 33.260
2021Allows one occupied recreational vehicle or tiny house on wheels on a developed residential lot with a house, attached house, or manufactured home when required utility hookups are provided.
Where to Park
Communities, resort villages, and parking economics to watch in Oregon.
Village / resort
Mt. Hood Tiny House Village
Welches
Long-term village
Tiny Tranquility
Waldport
Parking cost ranges
Portland metro
$400–$4,000+
Portland-area community options such as Simply Home often bundle site access with ownership or community buy-in structures rather than pure monthly lot rent, so costs vary much more than in a standard RV-style park.
Central Oregon coast
$575–$1,100/mo
Tiny Tranquility in Waldport publishes this range for longer-term site rentals and park-managed stays, making the coast one of the clearest public benchmarks in Oregon.
Existing on-site resale benchmark
~$650/mo
Archived Tiny Tranquility resale listings show site rent around $650 per month for an existing home kept on-site, which is a useful benchmark for community-based full-time placement.
Builders Serving Oregon
Seattle Tiny Homes
Buckley, Washington
Buckley-based builder and one of Washington's first to embrace L&I factory inspection. Builds ANSI 119.5 certified THOWs, park models, and modular tiny homes. CEO Todd McKellips also serves as executive director of the Washington Tiny House Association.
THOW Park models Modular homes ANSI 119.5 certified
Service areas: Washington, Oregon, California
Tiny Heirloom
Portland, Oregon
Portland-based luxury tiny home builder featured on national television. Family-owned company offering fully custom THOWs, park models, ADUs, and commercial builds. Signature Series starts at $129,900. Builds designed for Oregon's climate with moisture resistance and thermal insulation.
Luxury custom THOW Park models ADU Commercial tiny home projects
Service areas: Oregon, Washington, California
Tru Form Tiny
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene-based luxury tiny home builder with over 300 handcrafted homes delivered. Family-owned company with PHIUS and LEED backgrounds emphasizing sustainable building practices. Offers both signature models and fully custom builds with financing starting at $697/month.
Luxury THOW Custom builds RVIA certified Sustainable materials
Service areas: Oregon, Washington, California
Wolf Industries
Battle Ground, washington
Battle Ground factory builder producing modular tiny homes, ADUs, and single-family homes. Over 500 homes placed in five years. New 21,000 sq ft factory doubles production capacity to two homes per week.
Modular homes ADU focused Prefab / factory-built IRC compliant
Service areas: washington, oregon, california, montana, idaho
DC Structures
Damascus, Oregon
Oregon-based pre-engineered building kit manufacturer offering prefab cabin kits (including the 495 sq ft Mazama model) and backyard ADU kits shipped nationwide. Founded in 2002 alongside sister company DC Builders; maintains Delaware-specific design and pricing resources for cabin and ADU projects.
Prefab / modular ADU
Service areas: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Oregon
Dragon Tiny Homes
Snellville, Georgia
Dragon Tiny Homes is a THOW manufacturer based in Snellville, Georgia, operating from a large indoor facility at 3864 Centerville Highway. Widely cited as the largest tiny home builder in Georgia as of May 2026, Dragon builds its own custom steel trailers in-house and offers multiple production models — including the Genesis, Vista, Avalon, Webster, Sora, Fairfax, and the entry-level 16-foot Element — as well as fully custom builds. All homes are NOAH certified and Dragon is registered with NHTSA as a Completed Vehicle Manufacturer (MID #22031). Delivery is available nationwide in the continental US; delivery cost is $3 per mile from their Snellville shop.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Georgia, National
Dweller
Portland, Oregon
Portland-based prefab ADU specialist offering turnkey modular accessory dwelling units with fixed pricing. Handles all aspects from site planning and permitting to utilities, installation, and landscaping. Rent-ready units delivered in under five months.
Prefab ADU Modular construction
Service areas: Oregon
Hummingbird Tiny Housing
Danville, Georgia
Hummingbird Tiny Housing is one of the Southeast's first tiny home builders, established in 2014 in Danville, Georgia (Central Georgia). The company draws on 38 years of construction experience to produce custom tiny houses on wheels — all built on purpose-built tiny house trailers — with signature features including wood floors, retractable porches, and custom interiors. Models include the Daisy and Magnolia. Hummingbird has delivered homes nationwide and has been featured on HGTV's Tiny House Hunters, House Hunters, and DIY Network's Tiny House, Big Living. The company also operates vacation tiny home rentals on their 10-acre Danville property.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Georgia, National
Martinez Casitas
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque-based tiny home builder offering custom tiny houses on wheels (THOW), foundation-built tiny homes, and off-grid structures. Owner Ryan Martinez operates the workshop at 10008 Cochiti Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Homes start at $82,000 as of May 2026. Authorized builder for the City of Albuquerque and delivers nationwide.
THOW Custom builds Foundation builds
Service areas: New Mexico, National
Motley Construction
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene-based builder offering luxury tiny homes built under ANSI+ and Appendix Q code standards. Also builds ADUs, home additions, and guest spaces in the Eugene-Springfield area. Precise documentation for navigating stricter county building codes.
Luxury THOW ADU construction
Service areas: Oregon
Nordic & Spruce
Monterey, Tennessee
Monterey, Tennessee builder crafting Scandinavian-inspired Park Model Recreational Vehicles (PMRVs) from a workshop in the Upper Cumberland Plateau. All models are built to the ANSI 119.5 NOAH+ standard and delivered across Tennessee and the lower 48 states. As of May 2026, the company has completed 70+ homes with a five-person team.
Park models Prefab / modular
Service areas: Tennessee, National
Oregon Cottage Company
Cottage Grove, Oregon
Cottage Grove architect-builder specializing in handcrafted tiny homes with a focus on green building and non-toxic materials. Led by architect Todd Miller, each build meets or exceeds building standards. Delivers nationwide with plans available starting at $320.
Artisan THOW Green building Non-toxic materials Architect-designed
Service areas: Oregon, Washington, California
Pacific Coast Prefab
Sacramento, California
California prefab/ADU builder profile pending verification. Confirm the builder’s official website, permitting support, energy-code compliance, and delivery region before making a purchase decision.
Prefab / modular ADU
Service areas: California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada
Rough Cut Tiny Homes
Conway, South Carolina
Conway, South Carolina THOW builder founded in 2017 by Spencer Sousa, who built his first tiny house at age 16. Handcrafts custom tiny homes on wheels ranging from 24 ft to 42 ft in length; delivers throughout the United States. Annual revenue of approximately $402,000 in 2025 confirms active operations. Active Facebook presence and a five-review Birdeye profile confirm current business activity as of May 2026.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: National, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia
Southern Comfort Tiny Homes
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina THOW builder producing custom tiny homes on wheels for full-time living, short-term rentals, and everything in between. Homes are built in-house at their Greenville shop and can be picked up locally or delivered anywhere in the continental United States through third-party transport partners, as of May 2026. Strong presence in the South Carolina upstate market.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: National, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida
Stanley Tiny Homes
Portland, Oregon
Portland-based 100% custom tiny home builder using reclaimed and high-quality materials. Founded by Nate Stanley with a social mission — a portion of every build is reinvested into tiny home shelters donated to local organizations helping houseless Oregonians. Partners with Oregon Tradeswomen.
Custom THOW Reclaimed materials Social mission builds Backyard offices
Service areas: Oregon, Washington
Tiny Homes of Spokane
Spokane, washington
Spokane-based park model and tiny home dealer offering RVIA, ANSI 119.5, and L&I certified units. Carries Cavco and Fleetwood models. Delivers throughout the Pacific Northwest including Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.
Park models RVIA certified ANSI 119.5 certified L&I certified
Service areas: washington, idaho, oregon, montana
Tiny Idahomes
Emmett, Idaho
Family-owned RVIA-certified tiny house builder in Emmett, Idaho, producing custom tiny homes on wheels since 2014. Ships completed homes to customers across the United States and internationally.
THOW Custom
Service areas: Idaho, national
Tiny Innovations
Gresham, Oregon
Oregon tiny home builder known for custom tiny houses on wheels (THOW). Visit their site for current models, build process, and availability.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Oregon, Washington
Western Showcase Homes
Rochester, Washington
Rochester-based builder founded in 2003 by Jim Forbes, specializing in tiny homes on wheels and modular ADUs that follow Washington Labor and Industries processes. Licensed and bonded RV builder with over two decades serving the Pacific Northwest.
THOW Prefab / modular ADU
Service areas: Washington, Oregon
Costs
A quick comparison between tiny-home living and conventional homeownership in Oregon.
Tiny home path
Typical home purchase $85K–$160K
Estimated monthly total $1,200–$1,750/mo
Traditional home path
Typical home value $501,000 median sale price
Estimated monthly total $3,350–$3,750/mo
Potential monthly savings
$1,600–$2,550/mo
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