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Davis Mobile Home Park
11 Davis Park Drive, Newport News, VA 23605
Mobile home community in central Newport News that explicitly offers long-term RV lots in addition to mobile home lots, near City Center at Oyster Point.
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Tiny Homes in Newport News, Virginia
Tiny home guide for Newport News, VA — zoning and ADU rules, THOW parking, foundation builder costs, and coastal Peninsula considerations.
Last researched May 2026
$88,000 – $170,000
Builder cost range
6
Builders serving area
186,247
Population
Moderate
Tiny-home friendliness
Why Newport News
Newport News stretches along the James River on the Peninsula and mixes shipyard-driven employment with traditional residential neighborhoods in Hilton Village, Denbigh, and Port Warwick. ADU pathways and lower land costs than Virginia Beach make it a reasonable spot for small-home buyers focused on the Peninsula and proximity to the shipyard and Jefferson Lab.
Zoning & Placement
As of April 2026, Newport News permits foundation-built tiny homes under the Virginia Residential Code, including Appendix Q for dwellings 400 square feet or smaller. The city's zoning ordinance sets district-specific minimum lot sizes and setbacks that control the smallest legal single-family lot; ADUs are allowed in certain residential districts. THOWs are treated as recreational vehicles and may not be occupied full-time on standard residential lots. Verify current requirements with your local planning department.
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, Newport News permits accessory dwelling units in designated residential districts, typically subject to owner occupancy of the primary dwelling, a maximum ADU size tied to the primary dwelling, and minimum lot-size rules. Confirm current standards with the Department of Planning.
Where to Park
Communities, RV parks, and parking options in and near Newport News.
Newport News classifies THOWs as RVs. Long-term THOW placement is limited to licensed RV parks and campgrounds. Several extended-stay RV parks operate along the Peninsula, including parks in James City County and Williamsburg that draw Newport News residents looking for monthly placements.
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Newport News Park Campground
13564 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23603
Municipal campground in Newport News Park with 188 spacious wooded sites, electric/water hookups, heated showers, laundry, 24-hour security; rates $33-$40/night with senior discount.
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River's Rest Marina & Resort
9100 Wilcox Neck Rd, Charles City, VA 23030 (~30 mi NW of Newport News on the Chickahominy River)
Reopened in 2022 after $8M renovation, this 16.5-acre marina/resort offers 126 RV and Park Model Tiny Home sites available on seasonal leases, plus a 21-room inn and on-site Blue Heron seafood restaurant.
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American Heritage RV Park
146 Maxton Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188 (~20 mi NW of Newport News)
Family-owned 70-acre, 138-site RV park near Williamsburg with full hookups (30/50 amp), heated pool, nature trails, laundry, store, and cottage rentals.
Builders Serving Virginia
Bayside Tiny Homes
Mathews, Virginia
Mathews, Virginia coastal tiny home builder located on the Chesapeake Bay. A subsidiary of Bayside Joinery Company, the team brings over 30 years of fine woodworking experience to tiny home construction and has been building tiny homes for approximately 15 years. Known for custom interior woodwork including exposed beams, hand-crafted cabinetry, and bespoke built-in furniture. All standard models are fully customizable; bespoke designs are welcome. Pricing starts around $60,000 as of May 2026.
THOW Custom builds
Service areas: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina
Beracah Homes
Greenwood, Delaware
Delaware's only factory-based off-site stick-built modular home builder, operating from a facility in Greenwood since 2003. Builds single-family cottages, small homes, ADUs, duplexes, and townhouses — with small-footprint designs starting around 400 sq ft — for clients in Delaware, Maryland, and parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Prefab / modular Foundation builds ADU
Service areas: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
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
DC Structures
Damascus, Oregon
Oregon-based pre-engineered building kit manufacturer offering prefab cabin kits (including the 495 sq ft Mazama model) and backyard ADU kits shipped nationwide. Founded in 2002 alongside sister company DC Builders; maintains Delaware-specific design and pricing resources for cabin and ADU projects.
Prefab / modular ADU
Service areas: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Oregon
James River Tiny Homes
Midlothian, Virginia
Midlothian, Virginia ADU and tiny home general contractor serving the Greater Richmond metro area. Specializes in detached accessory dwelling units, guesthouses, in-law suites, and small foundation-built homes on existing residential lots. Standard model inclusions feature LVP flooring, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a stackable washer/dryer. Custom sizes and finishes available. As of May 2026, the company is actively booking consultations in Chesterfield County and surrounding communities.
ADU Foundation builds
Service areas: Virginia
Mustard Seed Tiny Homes
Buford, GA
Mustard Seed Tiny Homes is a premium tiny house builder based in Buford, Georgia, serving North Carolina and the broader Southeast. They build both modular and park model tiny homes with models including The Dogwood, The Juniper, The Sycamore, and The Harvest. Their modular tiny homes are permanently placed structures that become part of the real estate. Mustard Seed ships throughout the Southeast from their Metro Atlanta facility and partners with Lend4Build for financing options.
Modular Park Model Foundation
Service areas: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, West Virginia
Costs
A comparison between tiny-home living and conventional homeownership in Newport News.
Tiny home path
Builder cost range $88,000 – $170,000
Estimated monthly total
Traditional home path
Median home price $285,000
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Potential monthly savings
Resources
Verified links for planning, permitting, and community connections in Newport News.
Common Questions
Does Newport News allow ADUs?
Yes, in designated residential districts with owner-occupancy, size, and lot-size requirements. Confirm current rules with the Department of Planning.
Can I live full-time in a THOW in Newport News?
No. Full-time THOW occupancy is limited to licensed RV parks and campgrounds; full-time placement on a standard residential lot is not permitted.
Is Appendix Q accepted here?
Yes. Newport News enforces the Virginia Residential Code, which includes Appendix Q for dwellings 400 sq ft or smaller.
Are flood-zone rules a factor?
Portions of the city along the James River and Salters Creek are in flood zones and require elevated construction. Most inland neighborhoods are not.
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