San Diego tiny homes

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Your San Diego tiny home dream, delivered.

Our Models

Explore San Diego-Ready Tiny Home Designs

Clever S Stay

Clever S Stay

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

24' × 10'

From $665/month*
Clever 1 Lux

Clever 1 Lux

Elevated living. Resort-inspired comfort. Exceptional design. Just $350/mo.

38' × 12'

From $1,035/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*

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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Coastal Living, Cleverly Designed

San Diego has become a key area for legalizing Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs), also known as Movable ADUs. However, the regulations are highly specific and differ significantly between the City of San Diego and the unincorporated San Diego County. Both jurisdictions have established legal pathways for these structures, moving them from a regulatory gray area to a permitted housing option, largely driven by the need for affordable and flexible housing solutions.

The primary difference lies in the governing rules and intended use. Within the City of San Diego, the Movable Tiny House Ordinance (O-21223) allows THOWs exclusively as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). In contrast, a landmark September 2025 Director's Determination in unincorporated San Diego County allows certified THOWs to be permitted as either an ADU or a primary dwelling. Both jurisdictions require units to be registered with the DMV, sit on a paved pad, and connect to utilities, but the County imposes stricter construction and fire-safety standards. Navigating this process is crucial, and our step-by-step guide to permitting a tiny home ADU can help.

  • State-Level Foundation: California's progressive ADU laws (like AB 68 and SB 9) created the legal framework that enables local jurisdictions to permit tiny homes. These state laws streamlined ADU creation and overrode many restrictive local barriers, paving the way for innovative housing types.

  • City of San Diego Rules: The city's ordinance is detailed in Information Bulletin 403. It permits movable tiny houses between 150-430 sq. ft. as ADUs if they are certified to either NFPA 1192 (RV) or ANSI A119.5 (Park Model) standards. Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited.

  • San Diego County Rules: The county’s determination is more flexible on use but stricter on construction. It allows THOWs as primary residences or ADUs but requires them to meet the ANSI A119.5 (Park Model) standard exclusively, along with additional non-combustible siding and fire-safety upgrades.

  • Placement and Community: Beyond placing a THOW on a private residential lot, legal options include licensed mobile home/RV parks and dedicated communities. Tiny House Block in Mount Laguna is a prominent example, offering a legal, long-term community for THOW owners in the county. You can discover more places to live in our guide to San Diego's top tiny home communities.

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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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