San Jose tiny homes

Award Winning Tiny Homes Designed with You in Mind

Your certified tiny home, delivered directly to your lot in San Jose.

Our Models

Explore Our Certified San Jose Tiny Home Models

Clever S

Clever S

The iconic studio with Murphy bed.

26' × 8.5'

From $591/month*
Clever 1 Lite
NEW

Clever 1 Lite

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

30' × 8.5'

From $628/month*
Clever 2
NEW

Clever 2

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

34.75' × 11.5'

From $961/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

As Seen In

dwellThe San Diego Union TribuneFoxUSA TodayHGTVNBC

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 San Jose

San Jose's Tiny Home Future

San Jose's Laws for Tiny Homes on Wheels & Movable ADUs

San Jose, the largest city in the Bay Area and the heart of Silicon Valley, has embraced ADUs as a critical strategy for addressing its severe housing shortage. The city has been one of California's most proactive municipalities in streamlining ADU permitting and encouraging alternative housing development.

San Jose's ADU program has produced thousands of permitted units, making it one of the top ADU-producing cities in the state. The city offers a range of resources and incentives to homeowners looking to add ADUs to their properties.

Key considerations for tiny home placement in San Jose include:

  • ADU Leader: San Jose has one of the most robust ADU programs in California, with streamlined permitting, pre-approved plans, and dedicated staff to assist homeowners through the process.
  • Movable Tiny Homes: San Jose recognizes certified THOWs as a form of ADU under California's movable tiny home framework, subject to local placement and utility requirements.
  • Fee Reductions: The city has reduced or waived various development fees for ADUs, making tiny home placement more financially accessible.
  • Certification Requirements: THOWs must carry ANSI A119.5 or NFPA 1192 certification and maintain California DMV registration.
  • Strong Rental Market: San Jose's high housing costs mean that ADU rentals command premium rates, providing strong investment returns for property owners who add tiny homes to their lots.

Learn More About Tiny Homes in San Jose

San Jose 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
USA Map

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.

We’re swimming in five-star reviews

Want To Talk?

Book a Consultation

Interested in tiny home living in San Jose? Schedule a consultation to explore your Bay Area options.

Download Spec Sheet