The short answer, YES!  ... and n.  Our homes can be certified to NFPA 11.92 RV or NFPA 11.95 PM certification designation for U.S.A. Tiny Home RV or Park Models.  

We are not HUD certified, and due to the expense of getting certified, we do not currently offer tiny homes on foundations for our US clients.

US Clients will need to arrange independent financing. 

A general tiny home definition is a home 500 sq. ft. or under on the main floor. There is no confirmed definition of a tiny home, however the 500 sq. ft. tends to be industry standard.  (don’t be afraid to ask if you want to go bigger!)

Travel trailer Rv’s are manufactured to be moved frequently with lightweight, affordable materials, and can be built with an all-season package, however typically are not rated for cold weather. These RV’s will depreciate, and with full-time use, deteriorate much faster than a tiny home. RV’s are classified for seasonal living only, however people do live in them all year round.

Tiny Home RV's are built using conventional building materials to ensure they wear the same as a conventionally built home.  Tiny home RV's are typically heavier, use higher quality materials, are built specifically for full-season living with better insulation and are customizable.  Tiny homes have been found to appreciate, and it is easy to add your own personalized touches after possession to increase the value of your tiny home.

You will need at minimum a ¾ ton truck. Size and weight dependent, we suggest a 1 ton and that may increase with a larger and oversize home.  We also suggest a diesel vs. a gas model for more power. Don’t let this part stress you out. We can arrange delivery and set up for you if moving your tiny home yourself is not an option!

Utilities are really quite easy.  at Teacup, we have built many tiny homes to serve many different people's needs.  You can check out this great blog here to learn more.

But, basically, it works like this:

Water: water hooks up to the home with a garden hose.  You can do an onboard tank, but most of the time, an off-board source is best so it doesn't use up important space inside.

Power:  It plugs in the same way as an RV and a cord runs to an external source.  This source can be shore power, or a solar system or generator. 

Sewer: 

Do you have access to sewer? If yes, then a standard flush system is the way to go. If no, then we will discuss options that will work best for you, and we have The Teacup Academy to help you know what to do when your tiny gets to you.

It is important to be thinking about what needs to be done after your tiny home gets to you.  Without proper hook-up and maintenance, your tiny home may not function properly.  At Teacup,  we have an online training portal that all of our clients get access to that teaches you how to install your tiny after delivery and how to maintain it to protect your investment.  

Location: Where to put a tiny home.  Across Canada and the USA the logistics are basically the same.  Teacup Tiny Homes builds RV's, Park Models or RTM Homes.  This means that you can park your tiny home wherever these types of units are allowed.  If you have a 8.5 ft. wide tiny, it is certified for an RV and follows RV regulations, although a Teacup is extremely overbuilt for the RV code.   This is the same as a park model.  It is up to the client to find a location. Use Facebook groups, place an ad, and get into tiny home communities for more help.

This is also a yes and falls under the Z241 PM, Park Model, build standards.  If you are looking for a tiny home wider than 8.5 ft.  you would be looking for a park model.  Are certified to build park models to this standard in Canada.  However, Canadian park models can not have lofts due to code changes. 

Jen McCarthy, the owner of Teacup has been designing homes since 2004. Spending her entire career in residential home construction she has integrated her passion for beautiful looking spaces and the ambition to create more functional living spaces for people into every Teacup Tiny Homes. 

Before we went tiny, our team was (and still is) highly involved in the residential home building industry. For decades of combined experience, our team has spent our professional careers passionate about building quality products. Everything from conventional homes, to manufactured homes, multi-family, and even renovations.  Our team consists of certified journeymen contractors to complete our work, certified moisture control installers for our building envelopes, and are collaborating with professional engineers and certification bodies to ensure you receive a product that will last you years into the future.  Want a resume? Feel free to contact us and we will send over all our bragging rights!

Overall our build timelines are about 4 to 6 weeks, however your possession date may vary depending on how booked our construction schedule is.  Our production time timelines can be as quick as 4 months from start to finish, or approx.  6 months.  This is largely dependant on size, complexity and the bookings in our production line. Book early to avoid delays as spring and summer possession book up quickly.

We build our tiny homes to be 8.5 ft. wide and 13.5 ft. tall.  Our Park Models are 10 ft. wide and will require a permit to be moved irregularly.

YES, we have financing options!

CLICK HERE to see if you may be eligible for financing through our Teacup Partners.   Submit your information and you will be taken to a quick and easy 5 question assessment that will help you see if you may be qualified or if you may need to do a little extra work. 

We build our homes Certified to CSA and/or NFPA 1192 and it makes it much easier to obtain financing. If you are located in the USA we are partnered with LIBERTY BANK to lend our clients up to 100K USD upon approved financing. 

Please note: You cannot get a mortgage on a tiny home on wheels.  You are looking for either a personal loan or an RV loan.

If you know you need some extra cash for your tiny home, get in we can assist you with getting in touch with the right people to try to make your tiny home dream a reality.

Cosigners have also been very beneficial to have to secure RV loans and financing for your tiny home.

Things you will need for financing:

• Good credit

• Last 2 year's tax returns

• Proof of savings and worth

• Pay your bills on time

• Typically a minimum of a 20%-30% down payment. Although some of our financiers can arrange with less. 

Our average tiny homes fully built typically range from $ $155,000.00- $240,000.00 CAD.  

Price is very dependent on the weight of the home, style (which will determine the GVWR) and the products in which are installed. This has a huge impact on the frame or foundation and the weight of the axles used to support the load. We recommend leaving a minimum of $20,000 CAD for personalization and upgrades to ensure your tiny home will meet your needs.

To view our up to date Teacup Pricing, CLICK HERE

YES! We offer both 3 season and all-season build packages. Our all-season building systems have been created to combat the extreme cold. Proper site installation is required for the best prevention. All water lines and pipes (with the exception of hook-ups) are located on interior walls, or on the warm side of the building envelope.

We also include an in-floor heat system as STANDARD. Please don't overlook this feature, as it is paramount in the success of the cold weather living experience.