rv-park
Burdette Park Campground
5301 Nurrenbern Rd, Evansville, IN 47712
Vanderburgh County park with 28 RV sites and full hookups, open year-round with published monthly rates ($467.32-$560.84) for both full hookup and water/electric sites.
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Tiny Homes in Evansville, Indiana
Tiny homes in Evansville, IN — zoning rules, THOW parking, builder costs, and what you need to know before buying.
Last researched July 2026
$45,000 – $120,000
Builder cost range
6
Builders serving area
117,298
Population
Moderate
Tiny-home friendliness
Why Evansville
Evansville bends around an Ohio River oxbow in Indiana's southwest pocket, and its cost of living ranks among the lowest of any US metro — which makes an 800-square-foot backyard unit a genuinely cheap way to live. Haynie's Corner's arts-district shotgun houses show the small-home scale the city grew up with, and the Pigeon Creek Greenway ties the riverfront to the older neighborhoods. Summers are the region's stickiest, with real humidity and real storms, while winters stay short and mild by Indiana standards. The Franklin Street strip keeps festival season busy.
Zoning & Placement
State zoning:ModerateADU rules:Documented below
Evansville permits foundation-built tiny homes with a maximum of 400 square feet under the Indiana Residential Code and IRC Appendix Q standards. Minimum ceiling height is 6 feet 8 inches. Building permits are required and homes must pass all inspections before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Vanderburgh County enforces zoning through its Unified Development Ordinance, which addresses tiny houses under residential building codes.
A proposed ADU ordinance was introduced in 2023 to legalize accessory dwelling units on residential lots. Under the proposal, ADUs must be between 400 and 800 square feet, cannot be built on empty lots (a primary home must exist), and shipping containers, mobile homes, and boats are excluded. As of April 2026, the current status of this ordinance should be confirmed with the Evansville Planning & Zoning office at (812) 436-4928, as specific ordinance details were not confirmed.
ADU standards now live in Title 18 of the Evansville Municipal Code: units of 400 to 800 square feet (never larger than the principal structure) are permitted on lots with a single-family home or duplex, and in the R-1 district the ADU must sit behind the principal structure to preserve the single-family streetscape, as of July 2026. Verify current requirements with your local planning department before purchasing land or beginning construction.
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.
- • Verify minimum square footage requirements for your zone classification.
ADU & Backyard Tiny Homes
Evansville permits accessory dwelling units under Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code: an ADU is allowed only on a lot whose principal use is a single-family home or duplex, sized between 400 and 800 square feet and never larger than the principal structure, as of July 2026. In the R-1 district the unit must be placed behind the principal dwelling and may not exceed its height unless a lawful second story of an existing accessory building is being converted; detached accessory structures must sit at least two feet off the lot lines. The Area Plan Commission serves both the city and Vanderburgh County, so rural parcels route through the same office.
Where to Park
Communities, RV parks, and parking options in and near Evansville.
THOW parking rules:Documented belowCommunities listed:1
THOWs are classified as RVs in Evansville and are not permitted as permanent residences under current zoning. For long-term THOW parking in the Evansville area, several RV parks and campgrounds in Vanderburgh and surrounding counties offer monthly rates. The Evansville area has a lower cost of living compared to northern Indiana, which extends to RV lot rents. Private land arrangements in rural Vanderburgh County or neighboring Warrick and Posey counties may offer more flexible options for THOW placement, though county zoning should be verified. Contact Planning & Zoning at (812) 436-4928 for current regulations on RV and THOW placement.
Builders Serving Indiana
Amish Built Cabins
Scottsburg, Indiana
Scottsburg, Indiana retailer and installation company for Amish and Mennonite-built tiny homes, modular cabins, and prefab homes, founded in August 2023. Operating from 677 South Cardinal Lane in Scott County, the company is led by Osi (known as the "Cabin Cowboy") and represents craftsmen across 8 states and 18 Amish and Mennonite communities with more than 250 years of combined building experience. Product offerings include RVIA- certified park model cottages and custom cabin structures, with Indiana- specific pricing pages published on the company website. Amish Built Cabins ships and installs to buyers in all 50 states and manages delivery coordination from its Scottsburg, Indiana base. As of May 2026, the company maintains active product listings, customer reviews, and Indiana-specific pricing pages.
Tiny homes Prefab / modular
Service areas: Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee
Cool Cottages by DMR
Noblesville, Indiana
Noblesville, Indiana builder of handcrafted custom tiny homes on wheels, founded in 2020 by Dave Randall, who brings nearly 40 years of construction experience through his parent company DMR Construction (est. 1995). Cool Cottages by DMR holds membership in the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA) and builds from a Hamilton County workshop. Completed models include the Deluxe Dragonfly Cottage (280 sq ft, listed at $115,000 as of February 2024) and the Deluxe Butterfly Cottage, both designed for full-time or vacation living. The company emphasizes high-performance building practices and serves buyers in Indiana and nearby areas.
THOW Tiny homes Custom builds
Service areas: Indiana
Deer Valley Homebuilders
Guin, Alabama
Guin, Alabama manufacturer of energy-efficient manufactured and modular homes, founded in 2004. Operates a 200,000-square-foot facility and has produced 15,000+ homes across 18 states. Offers a "Cozy Cabins" tiny-home line within its Signature series, built to HUD code or state modular standards. Member of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association. Active as of May 2026.
Prefab / modular Manufactured homes Foundation builds Tiny homes
Service areas: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
Keystone Tiny Homes
Union, KY
Keystone Tiny Homes is a Northern Kentucky tiny home and ADU builder serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana from the Greater Cincinnati area. The company focuses on attached additions, detached backyard tiny homes, garage conversions, and property-specific ADU planning for Kentuckiana homeowners.
ADU Foundation builds Custom builds
Service areas: Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana
Maverick Tiny Homes
New Paris, Ohio
New Paris, Ohio builder of custom tiny homes on wheels with contemporary farmhouse styling, serving Ohio and neighboring states including Indiana. The company was co-founded by two lifelong friends drawing on more than 20 years of combined construction experience and specializes in turn-key THOWs for personal residences and commercial builds. Maverick delivers to Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and nationwide. Their 24-foot THOW builds were displayed at the 2021 Cincinnati Homearama, with base pricing around $89,000 as of 2021; buyers should request current quotes directly. As of November 2025, the Yelp profile for the New Paris facility (609 S. Washington St.) shows an active listing.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Pin Oak Tiny Homes
Fithian, IL
Pin Oak Tiny Homes is a custom tiny home builder located in Fithian, Illinois (Vermilion County), bringing over 30 years of experience in custom home building, cabinetry, furniture making, and fine woodworking to the tiny home industry. Pin Oak partners with buyers from preconstruction planning through the finished product, offering fully custom builds tailored to individual budgets and lifestyle needs. Their craftsmanship background in cabinetry and furniture translates into meticulous interior finishes and space-efficient storage solutions that maximize every square foot of a tiny home build.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Illinois, Indiana, Midwest
Costs
A comparison between tiny-home living and conventional homeownership in Evansville.
Typical builder range:$45,000 – $120,000Builders serving area:2
Builder cost range
$45,000 – $120,000 estimated range
Average tiny home builder costs in the Evansville area. Actual prices vary by size, materials, and customization.
Resources
Verified links for planning, permitting, and community connections in Evansville.
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