North Carolina tiny homes

Award Winning Tiny Homes Designed with You in Mind

Your certified tiny home, delivered anywhere in North Carolina.

Our Models

Explore Our Certified North Carolina Tiny Home Models

Clever 1

Clever 1

Uncompromising in every respect.

38' × 12'

From $961/month*
Clever 2
NEW

Clever 2

Two true bedrooms. Spacious common living. Only $129,995.

34.75' × 11.5'

From $961/month*
Clever 1 Stay

Clever 1 Stay

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

11.5' × 28'

From $813/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

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North Carolina's Tiny Home Scene

North Carolina's Laws for Tiny Homes on Wheels & ADUs

North Carolina has earned a reputation as one of the most tiny home-friendly states in the Southeast. With a diverse landscape spanning mountains to coast, affordable land, and progressive local ordinances in several key communities, the Tar Heel State offers excellent opportunities for tiny home living.

North Carolina adopted Appendix Q of the International Residential Code at the state level, providing a statewide building code framework for tiny homes on foundations under 400 sq. ft. For Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs), regulations vary by municipality and county, which our NC Tiny Home Laws: A County-by-County Guide breaks down in detail.

Key considerations for tiny home placement in North Carolina include:

  • Appendix Q Statewide: North Carolina's adoption of Appendix Q gives tiny homes on foundations a clear regulatory path, with provisions for compact stairs, reduced ceiling heights, and sleeping lofts.
  • Tiny Home-Friendly Cities: Communities like Wilmington, Asheville, and parts of the Triangle area have adopted zoning that accommodates tiny homes, including provisions for ADUs and small-lot developments.
  • Tiny Home Communities: North Carolina hosts several established developments providing legal, community-oriented living options. Explore some of the Top 5 Tiny Home Communities in North Carolina to see what's available.
  • Certification Standards: THOWs should carry ANSI A119.5 or NFPA 1192 certification. North Carolina's Department of Insurance oversees manufactured and modular housing standards.
  • Affordable Land: Compared to many states, North Carolina offers relatively affordable land prices. Learning how to buy land for a tiny home in NC (2024) is a key first step for prospective owners.
North Carolina landscape

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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Book a Consultation

Interested in tiny home living in North Carolina? Schedule a consultation with our team to explore your options in the Tar Heel State.

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