How Many Park Model Tiny Homes Can I Have Per An Acre?

Before we get into this blog, we need to preface it with some information. Every area of the USA is different in how they perceive tiny homes and park model homes. Some parts of the country welcome them and want all of the benefits of more people living in the area, while others aren’t ready for that kind of commitment. However, we can tell you that this blog will help give you ideas on how to lay out a tiny home community or RV campground with park model homes. Just keep in mind that these are ideas, and your local zoning board will have the final say on whether this is acceptable in your area. If you look at this blog as a source of truth for creating a tiny home community, you’re in the wrong spot. If you want to use this blog to help get some ideas rolling, read on!

How Many Park Model Tiny Homes Can I Put On An Acre of Land?

You can put up to 10-15 park model tiny homes per acre (assuming all the infrastructure is in place). At least, that’s how campgrounds have done it for years. However, just as it has been said many times, “just because you can doesn’t mean you should”. That’s how we view the number of park model tiny homes on your land. We think that the number of park model tiny homes on your land depends more on spacing and the environment you want to create the look you have. On the other hand, if your land can be set up to accommodate that many park models comfortably, by all means, make it happen.

Does The Size Of My Park Model Tiny Home Affect How Many Units I Can Have On My Land?

Yes, but also no. We know this sounds like we are trying to use a bad meme, but hear us out. Yes, ultimately, the size of your park model tiny homes will determine how many you can have on your land in some capacity. With this in mind, you must look at how your land is laid out so that the size of your park models does not hinder what you would like to have on your property.

How Much Space Should I Leave Between Park Model Tiny Homes?

The ideal spacing is 40 -100 feet between each park model tiny home, whether it’s an acre or multiple acres. According to our in-house park model designer, Matt Meshey, this spacing allows you to feel a sense of privacy between the units while enabling you to be close enough to chat with other guests on the property.

What Is The Best Way To Place Park Model Tiny Homes On An Acre?

Placing tiny homes on an acre is not always a straightforward process. Your land may have features that you want to highlight, or it may have really poor soil conditions in a certain area that you want to avoid.. Below are some examples of how you could place your park model tiny homes based on the layout of your land.

Square Property

If you have a square-style property, a u-shape layout may be the best way to get the layout you need. This allows a common area in the center of the community. However, depending on how you set it up, this setup may cause your guests to feel like they are looking at each other.

Rectangular Property

A rectangular property is a great way to put your park model tiny homes in a line. This allows you to have ample parking space at each spot. However, a drawback to the land being set up like this is that it may be right along the road, causing a lack of privacy.

Scenic View Property

Scenic view property can sometimes cause you to feel invincible with how many park model tiny homes you can place on your property. However, sometimes, it results in not making the most sensible layout decisions. In this style, you may choose to have a parking area separate from the rentals. This could allow you to have more space for the units to have space viewing the outlook, providing a potentially higher ROI.

What Can Restrict The Number of Park Model Tiny Homes I Can Put On My Acreage?

Zoning

The dreaded z-word, zoning. Everyone has zoning in their municipality, and while they all want to be helpful, some are easier to work with than others. That being said, one of the biggest hurdles you may face is what municipal zoning may or may not allow you to do. To help you figure out what is the best way to go about zoning, we have created regulation for the basics in all of our delivery zones. Simply select your state and find your county to get started. 

Infrastructure

Depending on your infrastructure, you may have limitations on how many units can be placed on your land. Maybe your septic tank can only handle a certain number of people. Perhaps the existing electrical system is outdated. Maybe you need more water hookups. Whatever the case may be, your property is only as helpful as your infrastructure.

Desired Layout

Let’s face it: You can always squeeze people in tight to your property, but that doesn’t always make for the best experience. The chances are that you want to create a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but is also navigable. With these ideas in mind it may be difficult to get the exact layout you want if you focus more on “heads in beds” than creating an experience. 

Cost

Costs are always a driving factor in what you can afford to put on your land. But don’t let that deter you; in fact, use it as a way to plan. Maybe you can only do two park model tiny homes right now. That’s fine! We would suggest that you make these ones to be show-stoppers, and then continue to build them out as additional revenue comes in.

Maybe cost isn’t an issue for you, but you want to understand the cost breakdown when using these as a business. Take a look at what Andrew Rosenberg has to say about how Big Texan RV Ranch is using them.

How Many Park Models Is Too Many On An Acre?

Over 15 Park Model Tine Homes will probably be too many on a single acre. However, we would advise that too many park models is when it feels like the space is getting crowded. This can be as few as four if you want to give a large yard space for each tenant.