Riverside tiny homes

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Your Riverside tiny home, shipped directly to your backyard.

Our Models

Discover Your Perfect Riverside Tiny Home Model

Clever 1 Lite
NEW

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*
Clever 2
NEW

Clever 2

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

34.75' × 11.5'

From $961/month*

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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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Discover Tiny Luxury in Riverside

Navigating the regulations for Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs) and Park Models in Riverside requires understanding a critical jurisdictional divide. The City of Riverside has one of California's most progressive ordinances, explicitly legalizing these structures as Movable Accessory Dwelling Units (MADUs) in residential zones. In contrast, unincorporated Riverside County is far more restrictive, generally classifying THOWs as Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and prohibiting their use as permanent dwellings outside of designated RV parks or specific agricultural contexts. This distinction is the most important factor for any potential tiny home resident to consider as they decide between a city backyard or county farmland.

For residents within city limits, the path to legal placement is clear. A THOW or Park Model certified to ANSI A119.5 standards can be permitted as a MADU on a property with an existing single-family home, a process detailed in our guide to tiny home ADUs in Riverside, CA. The unit must be placed on a paved pad with utility connections and registered with the DMV. For landowners in unincorporated agricultural zones, California's Employee Housing Act provides a powerful state-level override, allowing THOWs and RVs to be used as permanent housing for agricultural employees, a provision that local zoning cannot prohibit. The city also allows for the development of Tiny Home Communities under its Planned Residential Development standards.

  • City of Riverside Permissibility: Legally permits Movable Accessory Dwelling Units (MADUs) in residential backyards, provided they have ANSI A119.5 certification, are placed on a paved pad with utilities, and are registered with the DMV.
  • Riverside County Restrictions: Largely prohibits THOWs as permanent residences, categorizing them as RVs. Legal placement is typically limited to licensed RV parks with extended occupancy permits.
  • Agricultural Exemption: Under the state's Employee Housing Act, property owners in agricultural zones (primarily in the County) can legally house farmworkers in THOWs or RVs, bypassing most local zoning restrictions.
  • Community Pathways: The City of Riverside allows for Tiny Home Communities through Planned Residential Developments, often to support affordable or transitional housing initiatives.
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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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