Sarasota tiny homes

Tiny Homes in Sarasota, FL

Your dream tiny home, delivered and permanently installed in Sarasota.

Our Models

Our Signature Tiny Home Designs for Sarasota

Clever 1 Stay

Clever 1 Stay

Built to impress guests, priced to profit.

28' × 11.5'

From $813/month*
Clever 1

Clever 1

Uncompromising in every respect.

38' × 11.5'

From $961/month*
Clever 1 Lux

Clever 1 Lux

Elevated living. Resort-inspired comfort. Exceptional design.

38' × 12'

From $1,035/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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Sarasota: Luxury Living, Smarter Scale

Overview of Tiny Homes on Wheels / Movable ADUs in Sarasota, FL

Navigating tiny home regulations in Sarasota, Florida, involves a critical legal distinction between mobile and permanent structures. Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs), Park Model RVs, and other movable dwellings are generally classified as Recreational Vehicles (RVs), subjecting them to strict limitations intended for temporary use. This contrasts sharply with foundation-based Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), for which the county has created a more permissive and streamlined legal pathway for permanent habitation.

The regulatory landscape presents significant hurdles for wheeled dwellings. For those considering a movable tiny home, it is crucial to understand they are prohibited as permanent residences in standard residential zones. Instead, placement is restricted to licensed RV parks and mobile home communities, which are governed by specific local and state rules. Understanding this distinction is key when comparing the Sarasota ADU vs. RV Park lifestyle. These regulations prioritize safety, particularly due to Florida's high-velocity hurricane zones.

  • Classification as RVs: Under Florida Statute § 320.01, any movable tiny home is legally an RV, limiting its placement and requiring DMV registration. They are not recognized as permanent dwellings on residential lots.
  • The 45-Day Foundation Rule: A key Sarasota County ordinance mandates that any THOW or Park Model remaining in an RV park for more than 45 consecutive days must be removed from its wheels and affixed to a permanent foundation.
  • Permissive ADU Alternative: In contrast, foundation-built ADUs up to 750 sq. ft. are permitted by right in most single-family zones under Sarasota's Ordinance 2019-024. This provides a clear legal path—detailed in our Sarasota ADU Rules: A 2024 Homeowner's Guide—for constructing permanent tiny homes that appreciate in value.
  • Placement and Community: The only legal option for full-time living in a THOW is within a designated RV or mobile home community. Placing one in a residential backyard is a code violation.
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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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