California tiny homes

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Your certified tiny home, delivered anywhere in California.

Our Models

Our Curated Collection of California ADUs

Clever 1 Stay

Clever 1 Stay

Built to impress guests, priced to profit. Starting at $XXX/month.

11.5' × 28'

From $813/month*
Clever 1 Lite
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Clever 1 Lite

Meet Clever 1 Lite. Private bedroom. Lighter footprint. Lighter price.

30' × 8.5'

From $628/month*
Clever S Stay

Clever S Stay

Fill your calendar with cabins that photograph perfectly and operate effortle...

24' × 10'

From $665/month*

The Biggest Name in Tiny Homes. We're North America's Leader in Tiny Homes.

Our deep investment in technology, sourcing and supply chain optimization allows us to manufacture homes with uncompromising quality and cost.

3+

Homes Completed Per Week

40%

Savings Compared to Custom Builders

Over 130+

Tiny Homes Per Year

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Award-Winning Tiny Home Features

Big windows. Lofty ceilings.

Meticulously designed to maximize space and livability, our homes feature massive windows, high ceilings, strategically-placed mirrors, bright interior colors and storage tucked away everywhere.

Big windows. Lofty ceilings.

Uncompromising Kitchens

Large, quartz countertops. Soft-close hardware. Quality, custom designed cabinetry throughout. Our kitchens are ready for your inner-foodie...from paella to PB&J.

Uncompromising Kitchens

5-star bathrooms

Rejuvenate in a spa-like bathroom, complete with a full bathtub or shower, elegant tiling, a large vanity, tons of natural light and those same tall ceilings as the rest of the house.

5-star bathrooms

— Tiny Homes in California

The Golden State's Tiny Revolution

California's Laws for Tiny Homes on Wheels & Movable ADUs

In California, the legality of living in a Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) or Park Model RV depends on a complex interplay between state and local regulations. The state's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD Information Bulletin 2016-01) generally classifies THOWs as Recreational Vehicles (RVs), which restricts them to temporary, recreational use. This means you typically cannot park a THOW on private land for permanent residence unless a specific local ordinance allows it.

Fortunately, many California jurisdictions have created legal pathways to address the housing crisis. Pioneering cities and counties like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo have enacted "Movable Tiny Home" ordinances. These local laws recognize certified THOWs as legal Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), allowing them in the backyards of single-family homes. For those weighing their options in Southern California, we compare the two largest cities in our LA vs. San Diego tiny home ADU guide. For a deeper dive into these and other progressive areas, explore California’s top tiny home friendly cities. A separate statewide law, the Employee Housing Act, also provides a powerful exception by permitting RVs and THOWs as permanent housing for agricultural workers in agriculturally zoned areas.

Key considerations for legal placement in California include:

  • Certification and Registration: To be considered for legal placement, a THOW must have third-party certification (either ANSI A119.5 for Park Models or NFPA 1192 for RVs) and be registered with the California DMV.
  • Local Zoning is Paramount: The most direct path to legal residency is to find a jurisdiction with a specific ordinance allowing THOWs as Movable ADUs. These ordinances dictate requirements for utility connections, size, and design elements like skirting.
  • Agricultural Housing: The Employee Housing Act allows landowners to house five or more agricultural employees in THOWs or RVs, overriding most local zoning prohibitions. This provides a clear path for placement, as detailed in our guide to placing a tiny home on CA agricultural land.
  • Designated Communities: Legal tiny home communities, such as Park Delta Bay (Isleton) and Tiny House Block (Mount Laguna), operate within licensed RV or mobile home parks, offering a straightforward and secure option for long-term living. Discover more in our guide to California’s best tiny home communities to live in.

Finally, understanding the financial investment is just as important as navigating the legal landscape. For a comprehensive look at what to expect, from the unit price to site work and permits, explore the true cost of a CA tiny home in our 2024 price guide.

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CLEVER TINY HOMES

How it works

Buying a Clever Home is Easy. Here are the steps to working with us.

Talk with our team.

1 Week

Excited about your Tiny Home? We are here to help! Our experts can guide you through the Tiny Home purchase and installation process. We can help you think through things like grid power vs. solar, or how your sewer, septic, or composting toilet might work.

Line up financing.

1-2 Weeks

If you’re paying cash for your Tiny Home, great! If not, there are several options to finance your new home. If you live in California you may qualify for an RV Loan otherwise, a HELOC is also a popular option. We’re happy to discuss options with you and introduce you to a financing partner.

We build your home. You track the progress.

12 Weeks

Once your order is placed, your home enters production in our factory. Through your dedicated customer portal, you’ll be able to track progress and receive updates from our team every step of the way. Typical build time is around 12 weeks.

Delivery & Installation

1 Week

Sit back and relax while our team delivers your new unit, which in most cases can be tied directly into your existing utilities or available off grid. Congratulations, you’re now the proud owner of a beautiful and fully-functioning Clever Tiny Home.

Did You Know You Can Book a Night in a Clever Tiny Home?

We have dozens of clients renting their tiny homes out on Airbnb. You can book a stay and fall in love with your tiny home before you buy. A small vacation not in the cards? You can also take the virtual tour and factory tour on our website.

Book a night
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Our tiny homes deliver to all 50 States.

Fear not, Clever can affordably deliver in all 50 states, so whether you’re in New York, Hawaii, or Arizona, we have you covered. Here’s where we’ve already delivered Clever Tiny Homes.

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Dreaming of a tiny home in California? We’d love to help you explore the possibilities and answer your questions on a friendly, no-pressure consultation call.

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