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North Landing Beach RV Resort & Cottages
161 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
RV resort on the North Landing River with sandy beach, RV sites, and 61 cottage rentals. Confirms monthly stays for long-term guests.
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Tiny Homes in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tiny home guide for Virginia Beach, VA — zoning rules, THOW parking options, ADU pathways, builder costs, and coastal flood-zone considerations in Hampton Roads.
Last researched May 2026
$95,000 – $185,000
Builder cost range
6
Builders serving area
459,470
Population
Moderate
Tiny-home friendliness
Why Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach mixes oceanfront tourism with year-round military and civilian neighborhoods. Tiny home buyers gravitate toward inland districts near Kempsville and Princess Anne where lot sizes and ADU rules are more workable than in the resort area. Coastal flood-zone construction adds cost, but proximity to beaches, Naval Air Station Oceana, and a mild climate drives demand.
Zoning & Placement
As of April 2026, Virginia Beach permits foundation-built tiny homes under the Virginia Residential Code, including Appendix Q for dwellings 400 square feet or smaller. City zoning requires dwellings to meet the minimum lot size and setback rules of the underlying residential district, and homes in the AE/VE flood zones must be elevated to base flood elevation plus freeboard. THOWs are treated as recreational vehicles and cannot be occupied full-time on a standard residential lot. Accessory dwelling units are permitted in limited residential zones subject to owner-occupancy and lot-size rules. 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, Virginia Beach permits accessory dwelling units in specific residential districts and overlay zones. ADUs typically require owner occupancy of the primary residence, a minimum lot size, and compliance with flood-zone construction standards where applicable. Short-term rental use of ADUs is regulated separately under the city's short-term rental ordinance.
Where to Park
Communities, RV parks, and parking options in and near Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach classifies THOWs as RVs. Full-time occupancy on a standard residential lot is not permitted. RV parks along the Shore Drive corridor and in Sandbridge offer extended-stay monthly placements with full hookups; additional capacity exists at KOA and private campgrounds in neighboring Chesapeake and Currituck County, NC.
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Surfside at Sandbridge RV Resort
Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, VA
Gated RV resort across from the Atlantic Ocean on Back Bay with full hookups, 2 pools, clubhouse, boat launch, and tennis/basketball courts. Lot ownership and long-term lot rentals available; monthly condo fee $344 covers water/sewer/trash/cable.
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Virginia Beach KOA Holiday
Virginia Beach, VA
KOA campground with dedicated extended-stay monthly RV sites including water, sewer, cable, Wi-Fi, and electricity (metered). Standard monthly sites $950-$1,500; Super Sites $1,075-$1,650.
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Holiday Trav-L Park
Virginia Beach, VA (1 block off the resort area beach)
Long-running family-owned campground one block from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, accommodating tents, trailers, motorhomes, and cottage/trailer 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 Virginia Beach.
Tiny home path
Builder cost range $95,000 – $185,000
Estimated monthly total
Traditional home path
Median home price $365,000
Estimated monthly total
Potential monthly savings
Resources
Verified links for planning, permitting, and community connections in Virginia Beach.
Common Questions
Can I live full-time in a THOW in Virginia Beach?
No. Virginia Beach classifies THOWs as recreational vehicles, and full-time occupancy is limited to RV parks and campgrounds with extended-stay permits.
Are ADUs allowed in Virginia Beach?
ADUs are permitted in specific residential districts subject to owner-occupancy, minimum lot size, and flood-zone construction rules where applicable.
Do flood-zone rules apply to tiny homes?
Yes. Any new dwelling in an AE or VE flood zone must be elevated to base flood elevation plus local freeboard, which typically means piling or stem-wall foundations and additional engineering.
What is the permit path for a foundation-built tiny home?
Submit plans demonstrating compliance with the Virginia Residential Code including Appendix Q. The city enforces USBC through Planning & Community Development and issues building permits through the same office.
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