A TINY home village is offering residents the chance to live in an all-utilities-paid community for just $500 a month.
Tiny homes have surged in popularity across the US for both cost efficiency and minimalist lifestyle reasons.
While a traditional housing unit might cost upwards of $300,000 or more, a tiny home can usually be purchased or built for between $10,000 and $100,000.
And you don’t have to go into the tiny home lifestyle on your own either.
In rural Surry, Virginia, a tiny home community exists right across the James River, overlooking the historic town of Williamsburg.
For just $500 per month, you’ll pay access to a no-frills lot in a privately owned RV park.
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All utilities - including electricity, water, and trash - are completely covered.
Two tiny homes already exist on the site, but the owner of the land is looking to add more homes to the lot, according to the Tiny House Alliance USA.
Similarly sized homes in the area typically cost between $100,000 and $379,000, according to house listings on Zero Down.
You can also bring any pets, and garden and outdoor living areas are welcome.
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Surry is just a 20 minute free ferry ride away from Jamestown and Williamsburg, and offers residents a bank, library, restaurants, gas stations, a farmer’s market, and more.
Jamestown is the historic town in which settlers founded the first English settlement in the New World.
TINY HOME COMMUNITIES
Several other tiny home communities are in development across the country for those looking to embrace a more minimalist lifestyle
For instance, Sea-Vu West, a village of tiny homes in Wells, Maine, also offers spaces for rent starting at $64 a night.
The Maine community also offers the potential for long-term living in the community.
The village lists one-bedroom, one-bath options from $83,000 to $105,000.
Canoe Bay Escape Village, meanwhile, is a secluded tiny home vacation community in northwest Wisconsin.
There are eight different sizes of tiny homes available, ranging from a 263 square feet trailer for $65,000 to a 344 square feet model for $98, 923.
For residents of Northern Wisconsin and in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, a local lender has multiple programs with as little as zero down for qualifying buyers.
But cash buyers can receive a discount averaging more than $2,000.
TIPS FOR TINY HOME LIVING
While tiny home villages are a solid option for those looking to save on their monthly expenses, it also might be beneficial to build or purchase your own unique unit.
But before you get started on your own tiny home journey, there are many things you should know.
First, it is essential to check local regulations to see what type of structures can be used as permanent homes in your area.
Typically, sheds must be insulated using materials such as foam boards, fiberglass batts, or spray foam insulation.
You’ll also need to install electricity and plumbing and choose a heating and cooling system.
It helps to consult professionals to ensure safety and compliance with all local regulations during your tiny home building project.
Another option is to buy a ready-to-go tiny home from an online company, or look at the models available from Lowe’s and The Home Depot.
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Another tiny home village has popped up in Indianapolis, and residents don’t even have to pay if they meet certain criteria.
Or, Lowe’s is selling a tiny home you can fix up yourself for just $5,000.
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