If you are looking to find a place to call home on one of Hawaii’s islands, you might want to consider tiny homes for sale in Hawaii. While a tiny house is not exactly the same as a more-permanent option like a modular home or manufactured home, they offer an affordable living space alternative. And while tiny homes can’t be purchased and shipped in Hawaii with the same ease as in the contiguous US, there are still several companies (mostly based on the West Coast) that still serve buyers in Hawaii. These companies can ship their tiny homes throughout the Aloha State. That includes cities like Honolulu, Hilo, and Pearl City.

To help you consider which tiny home builder and which tiny home is best for your situation, we have created a list of tiny homes available for sale in Hawaii to help. For each builder on our list, we have included a brief summary of their work as well as included links to a full review and a list of their tiny homes with cost information. If you would like help selecting a tiny home for sale in Hawaii, work with a member of our team.  Or, read our more extensive list of prefab home builders in Hawaii. 

Tiny Homes For Sale in Hawaii

(Out-of-State Companies That Still Serve Hawaii)

Kapana - (Oceanside, CA)

Kapana is a designer and manufacturer of 4 modules of houses that can all be used either as ADUs or tiny homes. If buyers want to use their module as a tiny home, it is critical to make a note of the fact that they are not sold as mobile units. The designs of the modules, however, are modern and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with a very futuristic exterior design. Kapana offers two sizes of homes for buyers to choose from: 200 sq ft or 400 sq ft.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $315 - $575 per square foot

List of Kapana floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Residential Install

Sierra Tiny Houses - (Sacramento, CA)

Sierra Tiny Houses, based in Sacramento, CA are designers and builders of tiny homes that have a traditional design. They offer 4 pre-designed models of tiny homes which feature either contemporary ranch or cottage aesthetics. Sierra Tiny Houses also offer fully-customized options. Their homes are uniquely designed with many tiny-home specific design elements like storage stairs, sleeping lofts, as well as options for off-grid living.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $223 - $304 per square foot

List of Sierra Tiny Houses floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Beach Bungalow

TruForm Tiny - (Eugene, OR)

TruForm Tiny manufactures over twenty-four different models of tiny homes on wheels. They are located in Eugene, OR, and offer service to Hawaii. Their designs often feature modern and energy efficient construction elements. Buyers can choose from 3 design finishes - country, urban, and cottage.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $360 - $500 per square foot

Example of Work: Villa Mini

American Tiny House - (Longview, TX)

American Tiny House are designers and builders of standard and custom tiny homes on wheels. They are based in Longview, TX, and also offer service to Hawaii. American Tiny House delivers fully complete tiny homes that are equipped with custom cabinetry and appliances that are energy star certified. Their homes also come with hardwood floors. Many of their homes feature barn-home modern architectural design.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $252 - $390 per square foot

List of American Tiny House floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Golden

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiny Homes in Hawaii

How much does a tiny house for sale in Hawaii cost?

A tiny home for sale, in Hawaii, by out-of-state companies who build and sell tiny houses can range from $223 - $575 per square foot. This is based on the cost of the tiny home model plus light site work (clearing an area, preparing a flat gravel pad, and preparing utility connections). It is worth noting that shipping is not included in this estimate. As such, buyers should contact each company directly to determine how shipping costs will impact the final project cost.

What affordable housing options exist in Hawaii aside from joining the tiny house movement?

If you are searching for an alternative to tiny homes for sale in Hawaii, thankfully, there are some different options to choose from. If you are drawn to the tiny home movement, spreading throughout the country, for uniquely inspired living spaces at an affordable price, you might want to consider kit homes. There are several unique options like Topsider Homes. They are a kit home designer and manufacturer that specializes in building post-and-beam style homes. Many of their homes feature octagonal layouts. They also can work on fully-custom projects.

If you desire a tiny house to fight against the rising cost of housing in Hawaii, you may want to think about buying a manufactured home. While they have slight differences compared to traditional homes and modular/kit homes - they often won’t qualify for the same kind of financing and also, their value won’t appreciate the same over time, they are still an affordable alternative to Hawaii tiny homes. In Hawaii, companies like Redman Homes, Orbit Homes, and Clayton Homes are all options you may want to consider. Even though they are located out of state, they still serve clients in Hawaii.

If you are a tiny home builder that serves buyers in Hawaii or, if you have worked with a company that is not included on our list, we'd love to hear from you