Tiny home zoning, Appendix Q pathway, and builder costs in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia's statewide code path plus local ADU rules make Richmond one of the strongest Mid-Atlantic markets.
Last researched May 2026
Richmond, Virginia offers unique opportunities for tiny home living. With a population of 226,610, the city provides a mix of urban convenience and community charm for those looking to downsize. Explore zoning rules, find local builders, and discover parking options below.
Richmond benefits from Virginia's Appendix Q pathway for foundation tiny homes and a more workable ADU route in residential neighborhoods. Compact foundation homes, modular tiny homes on permanent foundations, and detached ADUs are realistic options.
Verify current requirements with your local planning department.
Communities, RV parks, and parking options in and near Richmond.
Trailer-based THOW units should not assume the same treatment as code-built tiny houses. A separate zoning and occupancy conversation is needed for THOWs.
tiny-home-village
Planned at 1501 Fendall Ave, Richmond (org based in Midlothian, VA)
Planned 30-40 unit gated tiny home village for chronically homeless individuals, modeled after Eden Village Springfield MO. Homes are ~405 sq ft with porch, bedroom, bath, kitchen; rent $350/month including utilities. In development pending funding and final land acquisition.
rv-park
11197 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (~13 mi N of Richmond)
Year-round RV park north of Richmond near I-95/I-295 interchange offering monthly stays at $840/month including utilities, with 30/50 amp service, water, and sewer hookups.
rv-park
7725 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond, VA 23237 (Chesterfield County)
Quiet mobile home and RV park in Chesterfield County with 75 total sites, roughly 15 set up for RVs. Long-established park accommodating long-term residents.
rv-park
Ashland, VA (~19 minutes from Richmond historic district)
176-site full-hookup RV resort with two bathhouses, laundry, pool, pickleball, and dog park. Offers extended stay sites in addition to nightly/weekly rates.
Mathews, Virginia
Mathews, Virginia coastal tiny home builder located on the Chesapeake Bay. A subsidiary of Bayside Joinery Company, the team brings over 30 years of fine woodworking experience to tiny home construction and has been building tiny homes for approximately 15 years. Known for custom interior woodwork including exposed beams, hand-crafted cabinetry, and bespoke built-in furniture. All standard models are fully customizable; bespoke designs are welcome. Pricing starts around $60,000 as of May 2026.
Service areas: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina
Greenwood, Delaware
Delaware's only factory-based off-site stick-built modular home builder, operating from a facility in Greenwood since 2003. Builds single-family cottages, small homes, ADUs, duplexes, and townhouses — with small-footprint designs starting around 400 sq ft — for clients in Delaware, Maryland, and parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Service areas: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Berryville, Virginia
Berryville, Virginia THOW builder and workshop host run by Robin Hayes, a Green Advantage Certified Builder with over 40 years of construction experience. Offers custom-built tiny homes on wheels and hands-on build workshops held in Clarke County, VA each spring and fall. Serves Virginia and the broader East Coast, with delivery across the U.S. Custom builds range from approximately $30,000 for owner-assisted projects to $60,000 or more for fully built homes, as of May 2026.
Service areas: Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
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.
Service areas: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Oregon
Midlothian, Virginia
Midlothian, Virginia ADU and tiny home general contractor serving the Greater Richmond metro area. Specializes in detached accessory dwelling units, guesthouses, in-law suites, and small foundation-built homes on existing residential lots. Standard model inclusions feature LVP flooring, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a stackable washer/dryer. Custom sizes and finishes available. As of May 2026, the company is actively booking consultations in Chesterfield County and surrounding communities.
Service areas: Virginia
Buford, GA
Mustard Seed Tiny Homes is a premium tiny house builder based in Buford, Georgia, serving North Carolina and the broader Southeast. They build both modular and park model tiny homes with models including The Dogwood, The Juniper, The Sycamore, and The Harvest. Their modular tiny homes are permanently placed structures that become part of the real estate. Mustard Seed ships throughout the Southeast from their Metro Atlanta facility and partners with Lend4Build for financing options.
Service areas: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, West Virginia
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