Santa Cruz tiny homes

Award Winning Tiny Homes Designed with You in Mind

Your certified tiny home, delivered directly to your lot in Santa Cruz County.

Our Models

Explore Our Certified Santa Cruz Tiny Home Models

Clever 1 Lux

Clever 1 Lux

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

38' × 12'

From $1,035/month*
Clever 2
NEW

Clever 2

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

34.75' × 11.5'

From $961/month*
Clever 1

Clever 1

Uncompromising in every respect.

38' × 12'

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

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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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Santa Cruz's Tiny Home Coastal Living

Santa Cruz's Laws for Tiny Homes on Wheels & Movable ADUs

Santa Cruz County, located along California's Central Coast, has been a pioneer in embracing tiny homes and ADUs as solutions to its acute housing affordability crisis. With a university town's progressive values and a severe housing shortage, Santa Cruz has become one of the most forward-thinking jurisdictions in California for alternative housing.

Both the City of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County have adopted robust ADU policies, and the city has specifically explored pathways for Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs) as a form of affordable housing. While both jurisdictions are progressive, it's crucial to understand the key differences between Santa Cruz City vs. County tiny home rules before starting a project.

Key considerations for tiny home placement in Santa Cruz include:

  • Progressive ADU Policies: Santa Cruz has been a leader in ADU development since the 1980s, when it first began promoting accessory units. The city and county continue to streamline permitting and reduce barriers. Our guide to Santa Cruz County's THOW laws offers a complete overview of the current regulations.
  • Unique Zoning Opportunities: In addition to standard residential lots, the county has created specific provisions for placing tiny homes on agricultural land, opening up new possibilities for rural living.
  • Movable Tiny Home Interest: Santa Cruz has explored and supported THOW placement as part of its housing strategy, with community advocacy groups and local government working together to create legal pathways.
  • University Housing Demand: The presence of UC Santa Cruz creates strong demand for rental housing, making ADUs and tiny homes an attractive investment for property owners.
  • Certification Requirements: THOWs must carry ANSI A119.5 or NFPA 1192 certification and maintain California DMV registration.
  • Coastal Living: Santa Cruz's mild coastal climate, redwood forests, and beach culture make it one of the most desirable locations on the Central Coast for tiny home living. Clever Tiny Home builds units suited for the marine environment with moisture-resistant materials.
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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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Interested in tiny home living in Santa Cruz? Schedule a consultation to explore your coastal living options.

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