While there may be a number of prefab homes for sale in Illinois, there are slightly fewer tiny homes for sale in Illinois. At the time of writing (October 2022) we have yet to cover a tiny home company that is based in Illinois. That does not mean, however, that there are limited options for tiny houses in the Prairie State.

Due to the nature of tiny home construction, they are often built on trailer chassis and are fully mobile (THOWs), buyers can purchase a tiny house from out of state and easily have it shipped to areas throughout Illinois. That includes cities like Chicago, Aurora, and Naperville.

To help you identify which tiny home options work well in Illinois, we have developed a list of some of the top builders that serve the Central U.S., and Illinois in particular. Along with each tiny home builder, we have included information on their operations and a list of their tiny houses with cost information. If you would like help choosing between tiny houses for sale in Illinois, work with a member of our team.

Tiny Homes For Sale in Illinois

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

Minimaliste Houses - (Quebec, Canada)

Minimaliste is a Canada-based company that designs and manufactures a series of tiny homes on wheels. Currently, they have nine pre-designed models for sale. Additionally, they offer an option for fully-custom projects. Minimaliste homes feature modern designs with interiors that have sleeping lofts and built-in storage space options.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $388 - $684 per square foot

List of Minimaliste Houses floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Magnolia

NOMAD Micro Homes - (Vancouver, Canada)

NOMAD Micro Homes is based in Vancouver, Canada, and designs, builds, and ships prefabricated tiny houses to many different locations, including Illinois. While their main offering is a 283 sq ft tiny house, they also offer a smaller living module as well. Their tiny homes are uniquely designed to be placed on a semi-permanent or permanent foundation. Their homes include innovative design features such as a floating loft. With their two modules, customers have the option to combine and upgrade modules for a semi-custom home that is larger in size.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $225 - $428 per square foot

List of NOMAD Micro Homes floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Nomad Cube

Wind River Tiny Homes - (Chattanooga, TN)

Wind River Tiny Homes is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and are designers and manufacturers of Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW). They sell tiny houses that come RV certified. Their tiny homes vary in length from 20 ft. to 38 ft. Each of their tiny homes has a customizable design. Past Wind River Tiny Homes have featured a sleek, modern style; complete with wide windows, glass doors, metal roofs, and a wide variety of LP and cedar siding designs.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $234 - $332 per square foot

List of Wind River Tiny Homes floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: The Ocoee

Incredible Tiny Homes - (Morristown, TN)

Incredible Tiny Homes which is headquartered in Morristown, Tennessee are designers and builders of unique tiny homes. They build and sell several tiny home models that vary in size and syle. Each of their tiny home offerings is fully customizable, including the floor plans, exterior design, as well as the sizing.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $159 - $317 per square foot

List of Incredible Tiny Homes floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: The Lexington

Mini Mansions Tiny Home Builders - (St. Peters, MO)

Mini Mansions Tiny Home Builders, a Missouri-based company, is a designer and builder of fully-mobile tiny homes on wheels. They offer nine pre-designed tiny homes. Buyers also have the opportunity to have a fully custom tiny home built by Mini Mansions. Each design usually includes laminate wood flooring, Ikea furniture, and shaker cabinets. Each tiny home has spacious lofts as well. Every home is delivered to the customer in a highly-finished state.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $269 - $336 per square foot

List of Mini Mansions Tiny Home Builders floor plans with cost information 

Example of Work: Chateau

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiny Homes in Illinois

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

A tiny home for sale in Illinois, from out-of-state companies, who build and sell tiny houses have prices that range from $159 - $684 per sq ft. 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).

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

If your mind is set on finding an alternative to tiny houses for sale in Illinois you will be happy to know that there are several different options available to you. If you feel led to join the tiny home movement due to their affordable and uniquely designed living spaces, you might want to consider kit homes. There are some unique options like Backcountry Hut which is a designer and manufacturer of prefab ADUs. They are based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Backcountry Hut offers three different ADUs, with pre-designed floor plans. They range from 107 sq ft to 1,525 sq ft. In regards to style, their ADUs feature a cabin design with a modern look. They have tall windows, corrugated metal roofs, sliding glass doors, super sleek Douglas Fir decking, and more. 

If you are interested in a tiny home as a way to fight the high cost of housing in Illinois, you might also want to take a look at different styles of manufactured homes. While manufactured homes are a little different than traditional style homes and modular/kit homes - they usually don’t qualify for the same kind of financing as the others. Also, the value of manufactured homes don’t appreciate the same over time. They are, however, still an affordable alternative to Illinois homes. Companies like Champion Homes, Skyline Homes and Clayton Homes are options you may want to consider and operate throughout Illinois.

Alternatively, you may be interested in shipping container homes for sale in Illinois.

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