Last Updated: June 09, 2026
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Tiny Home Builders in Melbourne, FL
Free builder matching in Melbourne and Brevard County — Florida’s most THOW-friendly county. Brevard County§62-1844 explicitly permits tiny homes on wheels as primary residences — the only county in Florida with this policy since 2021. Get matched in minutes.
Tiny Home Builders in Melbourne, FL
These Melbourne-area builders are part of the AZ Tiny Life Florida network. All have been reviewed for build quality, licensing, and customer experience. Get a free custom quote through our matching service.
Movable Roots
Florida’s leading hurricane-resistant THOW builder, based on the Space Coast. Movable Roots homes are engineered for Florida’s wind loads, coastal humidity, and Category-rated weather, built to ANSI 119.5 standards. Delivers statewide including Melbourne and Brevard County. Best for buyers targeting licensed RV parks or Brevard County placement under §62-1844.
Cornerstone Tiny Homes
RVIA-certified Central Florida builder with deep experience navigating Brevard County and surrounding county permitting. Cornerstone specializes in fully customized foundation tiny homes — collaborative design from first concept to Certificate of Occupancy. Serves the Melbourne metro with statewide delivery.
Florida Lifestyle Homes
Florida-based RVIA-certified park model manufacturer. Homes built for Florida’s 3,000+ licensed RV parks and manufactured home communities — the most of any US state. Serves Melbourne and Brevard County. Ideal for buyers targeting 55+ communities, leased lots, or coastal RV park living.
Zoning & Permits in Melbourne
Brevard County zoning determines what you can build and where. Our builder partners know local permitting requirements and factor county rules into every quote.
| Zoning Factor | Brevard County Rule |
|---|---|
| §62-1844 — Explicit THOW permit | ✅ Brevard County Code §62-1844 (effective 2021): THOWs explicitly permitted as permanent primary residences in Brevard County — the ONLY county in Florida with this policy. THOW must be RVIA-certified and placed on a designated site. This makes Melbourne and Palm Bay the top FL destinations for THOW primary residence. |
| Foundation tiny homes | Foundation tiny homes permitted on residential lots with standard Brevard County building permits. Minimum 200 sq ft, 6’4” ceiling height. File with Brevard County Building Services. No unusual restrictions — treated as standard residential construction. |
| ADU rules | Brevard County permits ADUs on SF lots. Foundation ADU tiny homes qualify with standard residential permits. §62-1844 THOW sites can also function as ADU-equivalent placements. Consult Brevard County Planning and Zoning for current ADU regulations. |
Melbourne Tiny Home Builder FAQ
What is Brevard County §62-1844 and why does it matter?
Brevard County Code §62-1844, effective 2021, explicitly permits tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) as permanent primary residences in Brevard County. This is the only county-level policy of its kind in Florida — every other Florida county classifies THOWs as recreational vehicles and restricts them to licensed RV parks. Under §62-1844, an RVIA-certified THOW can be placed on a designated Brevard County site and used as a full-time legal residence, giving Melbourne and Palm Bay the most THOW-friendly zoning in the state.
Who builds RVIA-certified tiny homes in the Melbourne area?
Movable Roots (Melbourne, Brevard County) is the local RVIA-certified THOW builder — built specifically for Florida’s wind loads, coastal humidity, and Category-rated weather. Being based in Melbourne, Movable Roots has direct experience with Brevard County§62-1844 placement requirements. Florida Lifestyle Homes (statewide RVIA park model) and Cornerstone Tiny Homes (foundation/custom, RVIA) also serve the Melbourne area. Through our free matching service, we connect you with the right builder for your Brevard County site.
How much does a tiny home cost in Melbourne?
RVIA-certified THOW builds (ANSI 119.5) from Movable Roots are custom-priced — expect $70,000–$130,000+ for a hurricane-rated Space Coast THOW. Foundation ADU builds in Melbourne typically run $115,000–$175,000. Brevard County permit fees add approximately $1,500–$3,500. Park model placement in a Brevard County community runs $50,000–$120,000 for the unit plus lot rent of approximately $450–$800/month. Brevard County land costs are significantly lower than South Florida markets, making Melbourne one of FL’s best value THOW destinations.
Can I live full-time in a THOW in Melbourne?
Yes — legally. Brevard County §62-1844 allows RVIA-certified THOWs to be used as permanent primary residences on designated sites in Brevard County. This is the only county in Florida where this is explicitly permitted by code. The THOW must be RVIA-certified and the site must be properly designated under §62-1844. Our THOW builder partner Movable Roots (based in Melbourne) is the go-to expert for §62-1844 placement — contact them through our free matching service for details on currently available §62-1844 sites in Brevard County.
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