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Red Gate Farms – RV Resort
Savannah, GA (Chatham County)
Full-hookup RV resort inside Savannah city limits with monthly rates and resort amenities.
Moderate
Tiny Homes in Savannah, Georgia
Tiny homes in Savannah, Georgia — zoning rules, THOW parking, builder costs, and what you need to know before buying.
Last researched April 2026
$45,000 – $150,000
Builder cost range
6
Builders serving area
147,780
Population
Moderate
Tiny-home friendliness
Why Savannah
Savannah is Georgia's oldest city and sits on the Savannah River along the Atlantic coast. The climate is humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters, and hurricane-season preparedness is a real consideration for any small structure. Savannah's historic downtown, Forsyth Park, and the surrounding squares give the city a distinctive lifestyle, while Tybee Island provides easy coastal access. Median home prices sit above the Georgia state median but well below major Atlanta neighborhoods, and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Gulfstream, and the Port of Savannah generate steady rental demand. Coastal flood-zone construction requirements are the most significant practical constraint on tiny home economics in the core city.
Zoning & Placement
As of April 2026, Savannah–Chatham County, Georgia runs two separate planning frameworks: the City of Savannah's zoning ordinance (NewZO) and Chatham County's unincorporated zoning, both administered with assistance from the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Foundation-built tiny homes are generally reviewed under the Georgia amendments to the 2018 International Residential Code, which includes Appendix Q for dwellings 400 square feet and under. Appendix Q's application in a specific Savannah or Chatham County permit is not automatic — confirm with the reviewing department before relying on it for sub-400-square-foot plans.
Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles under Georgia law and are subject to RV titling and road rules. Full-time THOW occupancy on a standard residential lot inside Savannah city limits is generally not permitted without a variance; permitted paths are licensed RV parks, campgrounds, and rural parcels in outlying Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, or Liberty counties where local zoning permits extended RV occupancy.
Savannah's Historic District and Victorian District overlays significantly narrow what is permissible on many downtown-area parcels — design review, height limits, and material standards apply. Coastal flood-zone rules and tree-protection ordinances add further constraints. Before purchasing a parcel, confirm zoning classification, overlay districts, flood-zone requirements, and accessory dwelling rules with the Metropolitan Planning Commission or City of Savannah Development Services. Verify current requirements with your local planning department before purchasing land or beginning construction.
Verify current requirements with your local planning department.
What to verify locally
- • Confirm whether your tiny home will be treated as an ADU, a site-built dwelling, or a recreational vehicle.
- • Ask about utility hookup requirements, especially sewer, electrical service, and emergency-access setbacks.
- • Check whether long-term occupancy is allowed on the lot type you are considering.
- • Verify minimum square footage requirements for your zone classification.
ADU & Backyard Tiny Homes
As of April 2026, Savannah's NewZO (New Zoning Ordinance) and Chatham County's unincorporated zoning set accessory dwelling rules by district. Detached accessory dwellings are generally allowed in specific residential districts with size, setback, and occupancy limits. THOWs do not qualify as ADUs — only foundation-built, code-compliant structures meeting the Georgia IRC (including Appendix Q where applied) can be permitted as an accessory dwelling. The Savannah Historic District, Victorian District, and other local historic overlays add mandatory design review through the Historic District Board of Review. Coastal flood-zone rules require elevation and construction-type compliance that can increase build cost. Confirm your parcel's zoning classification, overlay districts, and flood-zone requirements with the Metropolitan Planning Commission before building.
Where to Park
Communities, RV parks, and parking options in and near Savannah.
As of April 2026, Savannah THOW owners typically rely on licensed RV parks and campgrounds in and around Chatham, Bryan, and Effingham counties for monthly stays. Red Gate Farms – RV Resort in Savannah offers full-hookup monthly rates inside the city limits. CreekFire Resort on the west side of Savannah markets extended RV stays with resort amenities. Savannah Oaks RV Resort (south of downtown along the Ogeechee River) and Fort McAllister State Park (Bryan County) provide additional options. For permanent THOW living, rural parcels in outlying Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty counties are common paths, subject to individual county zoning confirmation.
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CreekFire Resort
Savannah, GA
Destination RV resort on the west side of Savannah with pool, cabins, and extended-stay RV sites.
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Savannah Oaks RV Resort
Savannah, GA (Ogeechee River)
Riverside RV park south of downtown Savannah with full hookups and monthly stays.
Builders Serving Georgia
Atkinson Cottages
Childersburg, Alabama
Childersburg, Alabama park model home dealer serving six southeastern states, operating adjacent to Atkinson Homes on US Highway 280. Sells Clayton-built park models starting around $80,000, handles permitting and site prep, and delivers to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Active as of May 2026.
Park models Tiny homes
Service areas: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi
Build Tiny
Berryville, Virginia
Berryville, Virginia THOW builder and workshop host run by Robin Hayes, a Green Advantage Certified Builder with over 40 years of construction experience. Offers custom-built tiny homes on wheels and hands-on build workshops held in Clarke County, VA each spring and fall. Serves Virginia and the broader East Coast, with delivery across the U.S. Custom builds range from approximately $30,000 for owner-assisted projects to $60,000 or more for fully built homes, as of May 2026.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
Deer Valley Homebuilders
Guin, Alabama
Guin, Alabama manufacturer of energy-efficient manufactured and modular homes, founded in 2004. Operates a 200,000-square-foot facility and has produced 15,000+ homes across 18 states. Offers a "Cozy Cabins" tiny-home line within its Signature series, built to HUD code or state modular standards. Member of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association. Active as of May 2026.
Prefab / modular Manufactured homes Foundation builds Tiny homes
Service areas: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
Dragon Tiny Homes
Snellville, Georgia
Dragon Tiny Homes is a THOW manufacturer based in Snellville, Georgia, operating from a large indoor facility at 3864 Centerville Highway. Widely cited as the largest tiny home builder in Georgia as of May 2026, Dragon builds its own custom steel trailers in-house and offers multiple production models — including the Genesis, Vista, Avalon, Webster, Sora, Fairfax, and the entry-level 16-foot Element — as well as fully custom builds. All homes are NOAH certified and Dragon is registered with NHTSA as a Completed Vehicle Manufacturer (MID #22031). Delivery is available nationwide in the continental US; delivery cost is $3 per mile from their Snellville shop.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Georgia, National
Homestead Tiny House Co.
Alpharetta, Georgia
Homestead Tiny House Co. is a NOAH-certified tiny home builder located at 1018 Branch Dr, Alpharetta, Georgia. Their THOW lineup includes the Aspen, Montrose, and Durango models; they also produce skid-based timber-beam structures under the Longmont and HomeShed names. All builds feature 2x4 framing at 16" on center, closed-cell spray foam insulation, metal roofing, and wood tongue-and-groove interior finishes, inspected to ANSI/NOAH standards. Homestead serves the Southeast and ships beyond; they also maintain an operation in Williston, Florida.
THOW Foundation builds
Service areas: Georgia, Florida, Southeast US
Hummingbird Tiny Housing
Danville, Georgia
Hummingbird Tiny Housing is one of the Southeast's first tiny home builders, established in 2014 in Danville, Georgia (Central Georgia). The company draws on 38 years of construction experience to produce custom tiny houses on wheels — all built on purpose-built tiny house trailers — with signature features including wood floors, retractable porches, and custom interiors. Models include the Daisy and Magnolia. Hummingbird has delivered homes nationwide and has been featured on HGTV's Tiny House Hunters, House Hunters, and DIY Network's Tiny House, Big Living. The company also operates vacation tiny home rentals on their 10-acre Danville property.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Georgia, National
Costs
A comparison between tiny-home living and conventional homeownership in Savannah.
Tiny home path
Builder cost range $45,000 – $150,000
Estimated monthly total $700–$1,300/mo
Traditional home path
Median home price $335,000
Estimated monthly total $2,100–$2,600/mo
Potential monthly savings
$900–$1,600/mo
Source: Redfin, Zillow (April 2026)
Resources
Verified links for planning, permitting, and community connections in Savannah.
Common Questions
Can I live full-time in a tiny home on wheels in Savannah?
As of April 2026, THOWs are classified as recreational vehicles in Georgia, and full-time THOW residency on standard residential lots inside Savannah city limits is generally not permitted without a variance. Common paths are licensed RV parks inside Chatham County (Red Gate Farms, CreekFire, Savannah Oaks) or rural parcels in outlying Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty counties where local zoning permits extended RV occupancy.
Does Savannah apply IRC Appendix Q to tiny home permits?
Georgia's state residential code includes Appendix Q, but as of April 2026, Savannah and Chatham County apply the appendix on a case-by-case basis rather than automatically. Confirm with the Metropolitan Planning Commission or City of Savannah Development Services before finalizing sub-400-square-foot plans.
Are backyard cottages or detached ADUs allowed in Savannah?
Savannah's NewZO and Chatham County's zoning allow detached accessory dwellings in specific residential districts with size, setback, and occupancy limits. Historic District and Victorian District overlays add mandatory design review, and coastal flood-zone rules add elevation and construction-type requirements. THOWs do not qualify as ADUs. Confirm zoning, overlays, and flood requirements with the Metropolitan Planning Commission before building.
What does a tiny home cost in Savannah?
As of April 2026, custom tiny homes from Georgia and Southeast-regional builders typically range from about $45,000 for a smaller THOW to $150,000+ for a fully custom modular or park model delivered to Savannah. Flood-zone construction standards in much of Chatham County can increase the cost of foundation-built builds. Mustard Seed Tiny Homes in Buford is the closest in-state builder; several Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina builders also serve the Savannah market.
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