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Best Tiny Homes For Sale in Vermont

With access to both an in-state tiny home builder and a few more options for other tiny home builders based in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, there is no shortage of quality tiny homes for sale in Vermont to choose from. Whether you are looking to work with a local company or are willing to ship a tiny house from a nearby area, there are several companies that can work throughout the Green Mountain State. That means they can serve customers in cities like Burlington and Rutland.

To help individuals identify the best tiny homes for sale in Vermont, we have developed a list of some of the best tiny house companies that serve the entirety of the state. When reading through our list, it is worth pointing out that we have linked each company to an in-depth review of their product and operations as well as included a link to a list of their tiny homes with cost estimates As you move through your search, if you would like help selecting tiny homes for sale in Vermont, work with a member of our team.  Or, check out our more extensive list of prefab home builders in Vermont

Vermont Tiny Home Builders

Jamaica Cottage Shop - (Londonderry, VT)

Jamaica Cottage Shop is a Vermont-based company that specializes in selling tiny homes as well as cabin, cottage, and shed building kits. Their tiny homes and cabins have a cabin aesthetic including a wooden exterior and post & beam construction. Their tiny homes are built on wheels and can be delivered as a turn-key option

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $155 - $450 per square foot

List of Jamaica Cottage Shop floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Tiny House On Wheels (THOW)


Tiny Homes For Sale in Vermont

(Out-of-State Companies That Still Serve Vermont)

Minimaliste Houses - (Quebec, Canada)

Minimaliste is a Canada-based designer and manufacturer of unique tiny homes on wheels. Their current catalog consists of 9 pre-designed models with the option to fully customize each home. Customers can expect such design features as sleeping lofts and built-in storage options.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $388 - $684 per square foot

List of Minimaliste Houses floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Thuya


Liberation Tiny Homes - (Leola, PA)

Liberation Tiny Homes designs and builds a collection of three tiny homes, each with a completely unique offering. They construct custom tiny home shells which might be perfect for individuals looking to finish the interior of the tiny homes themselves. They may also be great for consumers that may want interior finishes that are highly custom.  Their "Rumspringa" collection is their lowest-priced option as well as their smallest-footprint tiny home. Their "Signature" offerings give the best degree of customization. Features like a first-floor bedroom, space to work, double lofts, an exterior garage shed, and more are available for customers.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $222 - $368 per square foot

List of Liberation Tiny Homes floor plans with cost information 

Example of Work: Conestoga


Maverick Tiny Homes - (Eaton, OH)

Maverick Tiny Homes is a designer and builder of three different kinds of tiny houses, each of which can be modified or completely customized. Maverick Tiny Homes offer tiny homes with a few upgrades that enable buyers to live off the grid.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $402 - $404 per square foot

List of Maverick Tiny Homes floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: The "Expedition"


Modern Tiny Living - (Columbus, OH)

Modern Tiny Living is a tiny home designer and builder. Each of the four pre-designed tiny houses offered is available for purchase in a variety of sizes. Modern Tiny Living also works on completely custom projects. All of the houses are fully mobile and have one-of-a-kind built-in furniture.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $300 - $500 per square foot

List of Modern Tiny Living floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: The Kokosing


Frequently Asked Questions About Tiny Homes in Vermont

How much does a tiny house for sale in Vermont cost?

While a tiny home for sale in Vermont, especially from a Vermont-based company, can cost in the range of $155 - $450 per square foot, out-of-state companies that build and sell tiny homes can range from $222 - $684 per sqft. This is based on the cost of the tiny home model plus light site work (clearing an area, preparing a flat gravel pad, and preparing utility connections).

What affordable housing options exist in Vermont aside from joining the tiny house movement?

If you are a customer who is looking for an alternative to tiny houses for sale in the Vermont area, fortunately, you have a few different options available to you. If you have an attraction to the tiny house movement for unique and comfortable living spaces at an affordable price, you should seriously consider kit homes. There are some unique options like House Port. This company is New York based and they ship prefab kits across the U.S. House Port handles all of the moving parts like the design work, prefabrication, and delivery of the home kit. Their kits include building materials, instructions, and construction plans.

If you would like a tiny house as a way to resist participating in the elevated cost of housing in Vermont, you might want to consider a manufactured home. Prospective buyers should note that these types of homes usually don’t qualify for the same kind of financing as traditional homes and modular/kit homes. Additionally, their value does not appreciate the same over time. Taking all of that into consideration, manufactured homes are still an affordable alternative to Vermont tiny homes. For delivery to Vermont, companies like Skyline Homes, Clayton Homes, and Champion Home Builders are all options you may want to consider.


If you are a tiny home builder that serves buyers in Vermont or, if you have worked with a company that is not included on our list, we'd love to hear from you.

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