Tiny Town community update
We have been connecting with municipalities across the province about developing tiny home communities, emails sent to over 400 and here are the results so far.
- 81 municipalities have indicated that they are interested in our Pocket Community and Tiny Town affordable housing development model.
- 39 municipalities have said they have land available for us to develop into affordable housing communities.
- 10 municipalities have proposed sites that we have determined we could develop into affordable housing communities, ranging in size from 2.2 to 37 acres.
Stay tuned for more news as we begin working through the development process. Who will be the home of the first “Showcase” community?
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Natasha
Yay!
Diane Brighton
Interested still in. Ontario Canada
Kawartha. Orillia or. A. New Tiny Home. Community
Thank you
Angela McCarron
Can’t wait for more info. Would love to find a lot to put 5 of these.
Marilyn Van der Maar
I hope one of those towns is Perth. Ontario or a close neighbor town.
I will be 70 this year, still work and hope that one-day in the near future I would have a tiny home and tiny garden.
Maria Gahlinger
Wow, amazing how many municipalities are interested in tiny house communities!
Things seem to be moving along quickly and I wonder when the first tiny house communities will start to be built? ( any approximate estimate?) I hope it will be soon as I’m a senior too!
Since I would like to have my own home custom built (391 sq ft), what would be a possible cost of the lease of the land for my home?
Size of lot….room for a garden?
Looking forward to more news!
Grace
While this is good news. The fear again is that tiny houses will serve only a commercial purpose and not one that benefits the masses to obtain an affordable home. Government officials seek only taxes.
Founder
I have to disagree with you Grace, as the Municipal governments and staff I am working with are very aware of the need for affordable housing, and are working through the required channels to expand housing options, including tiny homes.
Wayne
Wow, that’s awesome news!
Joanne Chernoski
Awesome news!!
Kevin
This is great news.
Any news on how much an average unit will cost?
Will these tiny homes be fitted with solar and/or other green power capabilities? If not, why not?
And one last query… can I buy a lot and have my choice of a professionally bult tiny house?
Founder
Hi Kevin,
We are projecting a cost of $127,500 per unit. This is complete with appliances/furnishings. The homes are not fitted for solar/green capabilities, as each community offers this as a standard feature. We felt that removing the cost of the equipment, as well as the space within the home, ongoing operation of each system, and system maintenance from the individual made sense. Our complete communities are planned to be sustainable. Yes, you can have your home custom built, and brough into the community. It will just need to meet certain requirements including: mount to the foundation system on site, meet building code requirements, and you will need an occupancy permit, before you can move in. You will not be able to buy a lot, as the sites will be leased by the Association, as a method of keeping the sites affordable.
Alison Simpson
Looking forward to hearing more about this!
Fern Garside
This is wonderful news!
Maria Gahlinger
Wow, these tiny house communities are being developed much more quickly than expected!
I love the fact that we could have a home custom built.
Do you have any idea of the approx cost of the leased land for each member?
When ( very approximate) do you think the first community will start to be built?
A last question…what would be the approx size of an individual lot? ie room for a garden?
Deborah
I have an idea for a Tiny Town Community in Innisfil, Ontario.
Founder
Please reach out to me through the website Contact Us form to connect.
Ed
Eve
This is fantastic news! Definitely want to be part of one of these communities!
Ev
Excellent
Carol Schaus
I love tiny homes I am a senior
Sissy Powell
This would be my dream to return to Tiny.
Marcia
Would be very interested in a two bedroom. In the Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Founder
We are planning a 2-bedroom small home model. We have had interest from the County of Brant, but that is the closest to the Hamilton area at the present.
Christine Paterson
I’m in Kingston, keeping a close eye on this. I’m looking to be a part of this ❤️ I’d love to volunteer so if you need anything, please reach out.
Darryl's
In Kingston as well, seems impossible to find a place to put a tiny home 🙁
Founder
Yes, there have been no advancements in tiny homes as second suites, that I am aware of. My only suggestion is to find someone with rural/farm land that may be interested in renting you some space. This may work depending on how your home is constructed.
Joanne Chernoski
Is there a tiny house maximum size?
Will any out buildings be allowed? (Garage)
Founder
At present, tiny/small homes will be limited to a maximum of 400 sq ft. We have not considered outbuildings at this time.
Pam
Having some mobility issues, will it be possible to buy a home that is only one level, not a loft bedroom?
Cheers
Founder
Yes we are planning accessible homes, as well as homes that are all on one level (no lofts)
Patricia Annie Walsh
Please keep me informed.
Founder
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Melinda Wood
Same here truly interested
Karen Van Nest
What about Grey / Bruce ! Any interest from any municipalities?
Founder
We have been talking to several municipalities in the Grey/Bruce County, and there is growing interest in our tiny home community model!
Christine Paterson
I’m really excited about this! I’ve been watching this website for months, and got my Co-worker interested in your concept as well. I could definitely afford $127,000.00. I live in the West end of Kingston, on Milford Drive. In the last 6 -12 mths, an investor has purchased 2 single detached homes, a semi detached and a 2 bdrm condo. I’ve been watching closely and have seen all of the cheaper properties that go up for sale in my neighbourhood sell within a day and the lease sign goes up as soon as they close. They are currently renting out the basement 2 bdrm condo @ 845 Milford Drive for $1895.00+ utilities per month. Outrageous! This country has a crisis on its hands and I thank you for stepping up and advocating for these Tiny Town Communities. They are desperately needed! I am extremely passionate about affordable housing for all. If you need my help, I’d love to get involved in any way. Please reach out if you’re looking for some volunteers (ex. admin, social media, etc.)
Founder
Hi Christine, thank you for your interest and offer of support. Please send an email through the Contact Us form, and we’ll see how you can help on some projects.
David M. shaw
Great work!!!!! Keep it up.
S. trinkaus
Wonderful…I’m so intrigued by this….especially if there is a chance for a Tiny Town Community in the Owen Sound area.
Founder
Thanks for the interest. I might suggest subscribing to our newsletter. It’s the best way to keep abreast of our progress.
I have been talking to the Economic Development department in Owen Sound and there is interest.
You might suggest to a local councilor that they connect with us to explore options. This link provides information on our municipal initiative:
https://tinytownassociation.com/municipal-affordable-housing-initiative
Charlene
Hello:
I am interested in more information for the locations near London, ON and Walkerton ON. I have been having difficulty securing land in these locations and this is definitely a viable option.
Would appreciate any current info you may have on these locations and Ill subscribe to the newsletter as well.
Thanks for the assist.
Charlene
Founder
Hi Charlene, thanks for connecting. Subscribing to our newsletter is the best way to get the latest news on our progress. We do not have anything confirmed in your areas of interest at the moment, however I have been speaking with some cities, towns and private landowners in these areas, so we will develop there, but we don’t know when that would be. I wish we had more concrete details we could share, but because of the many parts that need to come together for a community to happen, we only announce locations when we are in the planning stage with a municipality.