What is the average age of residents?
Dec 15, 2018 — The age range of our communities is all over the map. We have couples in their 50s with teenage kids. Pre-retirees have adult children who might bring babies for visits. However, leased lot communities is not Accessible. We use river rock and gravel for roads and pathways so neither strollers nor wheelchairs are currently possible. […]
Read MoreEstimating cost of move in to a leased lot community
Dec 15, 2018 — Here is a sample of total costs: House: $115,000 Tax (7%): $8050 Site Prep: $4000 (for unsited homes) 3 month lot lease deposit: $1485 Year 1 Lot Lease (5% discount for prepay): $5445 Tag and title for trailer: Based off of the value of the home + milage rat + % Total Move In: $134,000 […]
Read MoreWhat is the Pet Policy in your Leased Lot Communities?
Dec 15, 2018 — We allow up to 2 domestic pets per household. Pets are not allowed in the rental cabins or common area buildings due to visitors who may have allergies.
Read MoreGeorgia Tiny House Fact Sheet
Oct 17, 2018 — Link to pdf: https://dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/ga_tiny_house_fact_sheet17.pdf
Read MoreWhat should I ask the County Zoning Agent?
Oct 17, 2018 — BEFORE you purchase a house, you need to confirm you will have a place to put it. You can’t just park it in your driveway or on a piece of property you own without first clarifying the zoning laws for the property it is on. This is not about aesthetics or mobile homes, it’s about […]
Read MoreHow do tiny houses hold up in wind?
Mar 10, 2018 — Our park models are blocked, leveled and tie-down per the local wind code. Modular homes are built to whatever wind code is specified by the engineer for the area. Our park models are heavier than typical RV’s (25K to 30K lbs) so they stand up to the wind very well.
Read MoreCan I rent a house from you?
Feb 16, 2018 — Little River Escape is a community of tiny house owners. As such, everyone has the same investment in their homes and thus, the community itself. For this reason, we do not allow long-term rentals.
Read MoreWhy does a 150 sqft house cost as much as a 400 sqft house?
Nov 7, 2017 — Miniaturization costs money. It is more difficult to design and engineer spaces in a nonstandard way than in a standard way. If most houses have a 12 x 12′ livingroom area and a 5 x 6′ kitchen, then it’s easy to just find a design someone else has already used. Better resources (premium wood, odd-size […]
Read MoreHow can I secure my tiny house against theft?
Nov 7, 2017 — As a home, your tiny house is as susceptible to theft as any other. But if you’re concerned about someone driving it away, you can take precautions by removing required parts of the trailer for transport once you’ve sited your home.
Read MoreWhere can I build my tiny house?
Nov 7, 2017 — You can build your house on the lot you’ve designated and paid for if you have access to electricity and maybe water, depending on your construction needs.
Read MoreWhat are the costs of tiny house delivery?
Nov 7, 2017 — To move a PMRV, you need a commercial tractor-trailer and permits. Delivery is based on the location. If you can provide us an address, we can get an estimated cost.
Read MoreCan I customize your tiny house plans?
Nov 7, 2017 — All plans can be customized to an extent, within the legal parameters of delivery and zoning. It is best to tour several different designs and pick the attributes you like best. Then pick the floorplan that is closest to that and make your changes.
Read MoreCan my tiny house be moved?
Nov 7, 2017 — PMRV (Park Model RV): These can be 14′ wide and 40′ long but require a tractor-trailer truck and special Wide Load permitting for routes and roads. PMRVs are designed to stay in one place for longer amounts of time, but be moved if needed to a new location.”
Read MoreI’m over 6′ tall. How will I fit? Do I have to have a loft?
Nov 7, 2017 — You have 13′ vertical height to work with and you can forego the loft, and consider a Murphy bed, convertible furniture, or additional square footage. The loft is a good sleeping area for anyone who would normally sleep on your sofa — overnight guest, children, etc. Lofts as the only sleeping area may not be […]
Read MoreHow is electricity handled? Do you allow solar or off-grid resources?
Nov 7, 2017 — If you want to have a traditional washer/dryer, oven, and tank based water heater you’re going to need 220. If your tiny house is designed without those, you may get away with just 110 only throughout the house. Electricity is available to be ran to all of our lots, but solar may be difficult due […]
Read MoreHow is sewage handled?
Nov 7, 2017 — At each of our Escape properties, we hook it up to a regular septic system and have regular flush toilets and running water. Or you can set it up just like an RV with holding tanks. Finally, you could consider composting toilets if that is allowable in your county or area.
Read MoreWhat is the process for financing?
Nov 7, 2017 — We do not handle, financing in house, however, there are resources listed under the financing page on our website.
Read MoreHow long does it take to build a tiny house?
Nov 7, 2017 — Our professional builders estimate 4-8 weeks depending on demand.
Read MoreCan I finance any or all of my tiny house?
Nov 7, 2017 — Not traditionally but it is possible. If you get an RV certification for your tiny home it’s easier to get financing as long as your credit is good. Our current bank provides terms starting at 7% with a 20% downpayment. Better options include saving up the cash; using your credit card transfer balance option which […]
Read MoreWhere can I park a tiny house?
Nov 7, 2017 — You want to secure the location before you order the house since most builders will not deliver to a unsecured location. THOWs generally cannot be parked in your driveway like a motor home. The property must be zoned for the size tiny house you have. You can start by checking your State regulations here http://www.rvia.org/UniPop.cfm?v=2&OID=3531&CC=7616 […]
Read MoreAre there any tiny house communities?
Nov 7, 2017 — Yes, we have many tiny home communities that offer lots for lease in a private & gated community with amenities or we also have communities with lots for purchase. In any of our communities, the lots size is no smaller than half an acre. Often tiny house communities are RV parks that have been rezoned […]
Read MoreDo you have any waterfront property?
Nov 7, 2017 — We had many waterfront properties, but currently they are all sold. Water front property is a hard gem to find atop Lookout Mountain, but we are always searching and looking for more.
Read MoreAre there emergency services nearby?
Nov 4, 2017 — Closest larger towns with hospitals are Fort Payne, AL, 20 minutes away, and Rome, GA, 40 minutes away. Nearest ambulance service is in Menlo, 4 miles away. Harbin Clinic satellite office is in Summerville, 15 minutes away.
Read MoreWhat is in the area of the communities?
Nov 4, 2017 — All of our tiny home communities are located on our near Lookout Mountain. Nearby townships include Menlo, Cloudland, Summerville and Mentone, AL. Closest larger towns are Fort Payne, AL, and Rome, GA.
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