With the new landscaping & stone skirting, this Sycamore modular home is so at home in this setting. See the Harvest & Dogwood models below.

While often slightly larger than Park Models (600-750 sqft), we can still squeeze this into the tiny house realm. And this tiny home is a true house. A modular home is designed to be permanently foundationed on private land. Because of its size and build type, this is a perfect long term solution as a primary residence or vacation home. And it can usually go where other types cannot.

• Purpose
  Built according to your state’s modular program for building code and safety regulations on a steel frame for transport. And a big asset is that modular homes appreciate in value just like a site-built home. But, because they must travel, our modular homes are built stronger than site-built homes. And, the cost to build a modular home is typically 20% – 30% less than a site-built home. Simply put, modular homes have a lot of advantages not found with park models and THOWs.

• Placement
  Almost universally allowed by local planning & zoning. Our modular homes can go places even mobile homes can’t. This is because a certified modular home is considered to be just like a site-built home. Depending on local code, it can be permanently foundationed on or off the steel frame.
  We have several companies we work with who can professionally setup your modular home on your site using standard foundation methods such as a foundation wall or cinder block piers on pre-poured footers, Then your home is anchored to the ground or foundation wall. Normally footers or foundation wall are poured weeks in advance of your home’s arrival.
  Verify:We’ll need to double check with your Planning & Zoning office to make sure there are no zoning restrictions for your modular home, Also check to be sure there is no minimum square footage requirement in your zone, verify on-site utilities can be made available and verify local foundation requirements.
  NOTE: When talking to your planning & zoning office don’t mention the words “Tiny House”. Because they will see a mental picture of an RV in their head and say not allowed. Just say “small modular home”.

• Mortgage Financing
  We have fantastic financing for our modular tiny homes. With an actual 30 yr mortgage, you can use your land equity toward your down payment. When mortgaged, your modular tiny home must be installed on land you own. The best part of this financing is that it gets your modular home built, transported and installed on your property without the hassle of a construction to perm home loan. It’s very straight forward. The mortgage company we use will also allow your on-site land improvements to your property to be included in your mortgage. This includes costs like clearing, foundation footers, utility hook up (Well & Septic), transport and installation, gutters, concrete or other type of skirting and even decks.
  Once your modular home is built, and installed on your property, it becomes part of your real estate. And since it is a certified modular home, you can also refinance later if you need to.
  
• Utility
  You will need to make sure your on-property utilities are installed to receive the home when it arrives. We normally design your home’s utilities such as water, gas, electrical and sewer to be stubbed out like a normal house. Your local tradesmen will know what to do when they arrive to hook up your home to water, electrical, gas and sewer/septic. We can assist you with coordinating these services.
  
• Certification
  Built to IRC standards and your State’s Modular Building Program. Our homes are certified through your state to be allowed for modular home import. Inspected, labeled and sealed. All our modular homes are certified by a third party inspection & engineering firm approved by your state. Mustard Seed coordinates all this for you. This certification will help get financing as well as insurance discounts.
  
• Models
  Dogwood, Harvest & Sycamore (Shown below)
  
• Size
  14ft to 14-1/2 feet wide and 52 feet in length. About 615 to 750 sqft on main level. The loft and porch are not included in the sqft calculation. Usually our lofts are about 120+ sqft. Our large covered porches about 110 sqft.
  
• Transport
  Must be transported professionally using a tractor trailer truck (big rig). Permitting is required to transport our modular tiny homes to your property. This service is included in our price, and we handle all the details of transport and installation.
  
• Build Time
  8-12 weeks from build start date. Generally, planning and design, drafting, engineering, third party review and state approval can take 3-4 months prior to build date. Normally this performed while you are in our build queue.
  
• Buying Process: For more information about our Modular Tiny Home buying process please see our new article!
  

• Purpose
  While still technically an RV, the size of this home qualifies it to be a Park Model. This size home is better for use as a long term residence or vacation home. While it can be moved by professional transport, it is not a “traveler”.
  
• Placement
  Like the THOW, a park model is usually placed in a RV and/or Tiny House Community. Most municipalities will not allow permanent residency in a Park Model because it is considered an RV.However, many planning & zoning offices will allow it. It just depends on where you live and how your private property is zoned. It is also titled and tagged just like an RV. And while a Park Model is designed to be more permanent in it’s placement, it can be moved. We have several companies we work with that can professionally setup your park model on your site using standard methods such as footers, cinder block piers and hurricane anchor straps.
  Verify: Verify with you local planning & zoning that you can put it where you want it. Also, verify on-site utilities can be made available.

• Financing
  We have fantastic financing for these. Closer to hybrid home/RV loan. Up to 23 years, Close to 5% APR, 10% down. The finance company we use will also allow on utility hook up, transport and setup on property.
  
• Utility
  Most RV parks and tiny house communities have full utilities for each lot using standard RV hookups. We can also build your home to hook up RV style, or stubbed out like a normal house. If on private property, you will need to make sure your on-property utilities are installed to receive the home when it arrives. We can assist you with coordinating these services.
  
• Certification
  Built to ANSI-911.5 and NFPA building standards. Inspected and seal certified by Bildsworth International. This certification will help get financing as well as insurance discounts. Mustard Seed handles all this for you.

• Models
  Harvest, Sycamore, Willow, Cottonwood
  
• Size
  10ft to 14ft wide and 29ft to 44ft length. About 400 sqft on main level and 120+ sqft loft. NOTE: ANSI 911.5 code states that a park model must be less than 400 sqft of conditioned air space on main floor level (loft not included). Also, the park model 400 sqft limitation, does not include your large 120
  sqft covered porch outside.
  
• Transport
  Must be transported professionally using a tractor trailer truck (big rig). Permit is required to transport thru each state.
  
• Build Time
  8-12 weeks from build start date. Generally, planning and design, drafting, engineering can take several months prior to build start date. Normally this performed while you are in our build queue.
  
• Buying Process: For more information about our Park Model Tiny Home buying process please see our new article!
  

A tiny house on wheels is perfect for the adventurer. You can hook it up to your pickup truck and go! Or park it and relax.

• Purpose
  Compact and nimble, this type of tiny house is great for temporary placement and travel. The classic tiny house!
• Placement
  Usually placed in an RV and/or Tiny House Community. Most municipalities will not allow permanent residency in a tiny house on wheels because it is considered an RV. It is also titled and tagged just like an RV.
  Verify: Verify you can put it where you need it.
• Financing
  Standard RV financing applies. High interest, short term loans. We have a couple of options on our finance page.
  
• Utility
  Most RV parks and tiny house communities have full utilities for each lot using RV hookups. We build them to use RV hookups as a standard feature.
  
• Certification
  Built to IRC, Appendix Q and NFPA standards. Inspected and seal certified by Bildsworth International. This certification will help get financing as well as insurance discounts. Mustard Seed handles all this for you.
• Models
  Sprout, Everest, Cypress, Juniper
  
• Size
  8.5 ft wide and 24 to 34 ft length. 280 sqft to 440 sqft including loft(s).
  
• Transport
  Can usually be pulled by an F-250/F350 pickup or equivalent capacity.
• Build Time
  8-12 weeks from build start date. Generally, planning and design, drafting, engineering can take several months prior to build start date. Normally this performed while you are in our build queue.
  
• Buying Process: For more information about our THOW tiny house buying process please see our new article!