Help us spread the word, keep people informed and grow the movement! You can earn your volunteer hours, while working on projects that interest you!
These positions will begin by outlining what each project will involve, planning the resources needed, determining a timeline for the project, and making a commitment for it’s successful completion. Some projects may include multiple assignments, which could lead to employment after graduation.
We have just uploaded our Agreement and Community Handbook for the Odessa Eco-village. Together they outline the obligations of the community and members, the cost to join the community, as well as how we plan to develop an affordable Eco-village. This is the culmination of an eight-year journey to find a way create community, where profit isn’t the reason for housing, and eco-living can be a lifestyle choice.
We are looking forward to breaking ground this Spring (2026), with the goal to have the village fully operational by the end of 2029.
If you wonder about your ability to afford a place to live either as someone starting out or an empty-nester that is looking to downsize; if you like the idea of community and knowing the people that live around you; if you think having your own space where you can garden and live autonomously is an unrealistic dream; if you are willing to trade a little time in the community for truly affordable living, then read about the Odessa Eco-village for more information. There are 27-spots in the community, and only 26 remain.
If you haven’t seen the latest news and information about our Eco-village project, check out the full details here: https://tinytownassociation.com/odessa-eco-village
We’ve now added information about:
If your interested in a new future of living, check out the latest news, as there are only 27-openings in the community!
The Tiny Town Association is thrilled to unveil our newest project- an off-grid, cooperatively run, eco-village designed to redefine what affordable and sustainable communities can look like outside of urban boundaries. The Odessa Eco-village brings together innovation, sustainability, and community.
Nestled just outside of Kingston, Ontario, the Odessa Eco-village will feature a central community hub, 27 private lots, two ponds, landscaped green spaces, and connecting roads. Each lot includes:
Inside the cabin, you’ll find an open main room with space for an off-grid bathroom. Members are welcome to personalize the cabins to make their own peaceful getaways. During the demonstration phase, members will only be able to visit the community for a maximum of 14 consecutive days, followed by a minimum 7-day absence. Rezoning will take time, but once acquired, the cabins can be year-round small modular homes.
At the heart of the site is the caretaker’s residence, which will evolve into a community hub where members can gather. Shares in the cooperative cost $60,000 with monthly co-op fees of $250. By joining, you’ll not only secure your spot in the first community, but you will also help expand affordable housing options across Canada. Ready to shape a more sustainable future? Register for the Odessa Eco-village here!
A BIG thank you to everyone that stopped by to say hi at the Tiny Home Show last Saturday and Sunday at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. Everyone’s positive enthusiasm was rejuvenating, and the interest in tiny home communities was reaffirming. I was glad that all age groups showed interest and a desire to live in our small modular home community. Based on the questions many people asked at the show, I will prepare a series of posts that provide insight.
The community focus has expanded over the years. Not only are people looking for affordable and attainable housing. but they are missing the community aspect in today’s world. We will continue to expand the “community” component of Tiny Town developments. We want to encourage you to share your thoughts on what that would look like to you, so we are holding a draw for a Tiny Town Association t-shirt. Images of the t-shirt can be seen in the photo of me in our Tiny Home Show booth. (One of the few times there wasn’t a lineup of people waiting to chat.)
Entry into the draw is simple. In your own words, tell us what would make living in our small modular developments a community. Is it the amenities, the social interaction (where/how that would happen), the community layout? Anything is possible. You may only submit one story which will enter you into the draw. The draw is random, we are not judging your thoughts, so every entry is an opportunity to win. The Tiny Town Association reserves the right to incorporate your ideas into our community model and will give kudos in return. We also may share all or part of your submission on the website, in print or use in presentations. If your story is under 250 words, we will award 1-entry and over 250 words we will award 2-entries. 1-additional entry will be awarded if you include a sketch or drawing to help illustrate your story, and 5-additional entries will be awarded if you send a link to a short video you create that explains and/or illustrates your thoughts. A small, medium, or large shirt will be mailed to the winner. Entries can be sent to
Yes, I’ll be at the 2025 Tiny Home Show in Ancaster, ON this weekend, July 12 & 13! If you haven’t been before, its’ a great opportunity to talk to industry experts, sit in on some informative presentations, and of course walk through some model tiny homes. This year the show has expanded to include more sustainable living resources, so there is something for everyone, not just tiny home enthusiasts. The show runs Saturday & Sunday, details are available on the show website.
See you there! https://tinyhome.show
This is a short notice posting, as we just received approval this week.
We’re hiring a Canada Summer Jobs participant—a student between 15–30 years old—to assist with:
Please see the flyer for complete details.
Note: We are currently reviewing applications, and no longer accepting new ones.
Thank you to all who applied.
Tim Welch Consulting Inc. (TWC), an independent housing research, planning and development firm, included the following Conclusion to a Feasibility Report commissioned by a municipality on a tiny home community development we proposed:
“This feasibility report underscores the potential of Tiny Town Association’s vision to address the critical shortage of affordable housing in … through innovative, sustainable, and community-focused solutions. By proposing a pocket-neighborhood model of compact and tiny homes, the project exemplifies a scalable and replicable approach to meet the housing needs of one- and two-person households, particularly those earning low to moderate incomes.
While challenges such as site selection, zoning compliance, funding gaps, and organizational capacity must be addressed, the report provides a roadmap and actionable recommendations to guide Tiny Town forward. Key next steps include securing a suitable property, engaging with municipal and provincial stakeholders to address zoning and servicing challenges, and leveraging partnerships to close funding gaps and build organizational capacity.
The Tiny Town project is more than just a response to the housing crisis; it is a bold and innovative initiative that can serve as a model for affordable housing development across Canada. By combining sustainable building practices, energy-efficient designs, and a focus on community living, Tiny Town has the potential to create not only homes but thriving, connected neighborhoods. With commitment and strategic execution, this project can redefine how we think about affordable housing solutions in rural and small-town contexts.
Tiny Town is encouraged to take the insights and strategies presented in this report as a foundation to move confidently into the next phases of planning and development. Through collaboration, persistence, and an unwavering focus on its mission, the organization has great potential to have a lasting impact on the lives of those in need of creative housing solutions.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.
As we continue to work towards our showcase community, a living example of the vision, we are encouraged by those that have taken the time to understand and support what we are working to achieve. If you would like to become part of this movement, let us know!
As you’ll notice, we haven’t been sharing any new potential community designs, or locations. Developing a community is a complex process, and requires that the municipality, township, city and/or town be willing to partner with us on the development. While everyone says we need more affordable housing, and all levels of governments talk about it, very little new affordable housing is being developed. That is because through the development process, potential hurdles can stall or even derail a project. While we are currently work on 2-pojects with the potential to include almost 200-tiny homes, we will no longer post information until a partnership agreement has been reached, and we are sure the development will proceed.
We would like to announce that we recently received a grant:
The Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab (“The Lab”) will assist non-profit groups, municipalities, and community-minded entrepreneurs to conduct a feasibility assessment and development plan, at no cost, to move forward on an affordable housing construction project located in Leeds and Grenville, that will provide long-term affordable housing to households in need.
We are currently working with the Lab to identify a location within the municipality of Leeds & Grenville to build a showcase tiny home community. This is one of the 2 municipalities that have demonstrated a willingness to work with us, to become the host of our community model development. All homes within the community are planned to be affordable forever, cooperatively managed rental units.
Like many countries around the world, Canada has a housing crisis. 78.2% of Canadians can’t afford to live here. We calculated this number, based on Stats Canada information. 21.8% of Canadians earn over $100,000 per year, and financing the average priced home in Canada, requires this as a minimum income. Even renting an apartment requires an income of $88,000/year (at 30% for housing). That means the average Canadian, can’t afford to live here!
Help us change the narrative by supporting our affordable housing developments through the purchase of Community Bonds? As a registered Canadian not-for-profit corporation, we can issue bonds, that are backed by the assets of the communities we build.
These bonds will be available with 5 & 10 year maturity, paying a modest interest rate (planned 3.5%). The bonds are intended to help us build our affordable, cooperative communities across Canada, not generate huge profits for investors.
By completing the following form, you are indicating an interest in supporting our community developments, through the purchase of community bonds. We will use the information you provide to contact you, as we progress on our project.
** Completing this form is not an offer to purchase, nor an offer to sell our Community Bonds. It simply means we can contact when we have a bond issue available. **
