Top 5 Tiny House Communities in Massachusetts

Find tiny house communities across Massachusetts, from year-round RV parks near Boston to cohousing in Northampton and supportive housing on Cape Cod. Discover amenities, costs, and how to join in the Bay State. Explore 5 communities across Massachusetts.

Massachusetts tiny house community with small homes, shared amenities, and scenic landscape

Little Houses For SaleJun 28, 2026

ByLittle Houses For SaleUpdatedJune 28, 2026

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Massachusetts Tiny House Communities

5 established communities across Massachusetts

Massachusetts placement runs through RV parks, cohousing, manufactured home communities, and specialized supportive housing rather than large private tiny villages
Circle CG in Bellingham is a 150-site year-round RV park with monthly extended stays about one hour from Boston
Thousand Trails Sturbridge offers 154 seasonal and annual RV sites on 200 wooded acres near Old Sturbridge Village
Village Hill Cohousing in Northampton has 28 energy-efficient homes with a shared common house about one mile from downtown
Hillcrest in Rockland is an 80-site manufactured home community with lot rent from about $475 to $725 per month
Cape Cod Village in Orleans provides lifelong supportive housing for up to 16 adults with autism through DDS referrals

Community availability, pricing, and policies change frequently. Always contact communities directly to confirm current details, lot availability, and requirements before planning a move.

Why Choose Massachusetts for Tiny Living?

Massachusetts tiny house communities pair New England coastline, Berkshire foothills, and Cape Cod charm with a growing small-home movement. From year-round RV resorts near Sturbridge and Bellingham to cohousing in Northampton and supportive villages on Cape Cod, the Bay State offers varied compact living despite high housing costs. Proximity to Boston, strong community models, and progressive ADU laws make Massachusetts attractive for downsizers and cooperative living enthusiasts.

Before joining a community, make sure you understand Massachusetts tiny house zoning laws so you know what to expect. Most communities handle the legal side for you, but it helps to know the rules. If you prefer to build your own tiny house instead of buying one already in the community, check out our directory of Massachusetts builders who can create a custom home that fits community requirements.

Boston Metro & South Shore

BellinghamYear-Round RV Campground

Circle CG Farm Campground

131 North Main Street (Route 126), Bellingham, MA 02019

Circle CG Farm Campground is at 131 North Main Street (Route 126), Bellingham, MA 02019, operated by Happy Grounds Management. The property spans 30 acres with 150 RV sites and welcomes RVs, tents, and pop-ups year round. The park sits about one hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Cape Cod. Daily, weekly, monthly, and extended stay options are available through the Happy Grounds booking system. Amenities include a swimming pool, gem mining, horseshoes, bonfire areas, propane, firewood, and an on-site dump station with RV storage. Full hookups include 30/50-amp electric, water, sewer or septic, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. The park is dog friendly. Call (508) 519-3200 or email Circlecg@camphappygrounds.com. Circle CG states this is a recreational campground, not a residence for vehicle registration or government housing programs.

Lots / sites: 150 RV sites with full hookups; tent sites also available
Bring your own: Yes
Pricing: Monthly extended stays are quoted on the booking site. Featured listing tiers include Basic RV about $1,500, Standard about $1,600, and Deluxe 50-amp about $1,900 per 30 nights. A 6-month summer extended seasonal stay (April 15 to October 15) was listed around $7,900. Winter extended pricing may require a call. Book at book.camphappygrounds.com.
Amenities: year-round operation · 30-acre, 150-site RV park · full hookups (30/50-amp electric, water, sewer/septic) · cable TV and Wi-Fi · swimming pool · showers, restrooms, and laundry · dump station and on-site RV storage · propane, firewood, gem mining, and bonfire area · horseshoes · dog friendly · RVs, tents, and pop-ups welcome · about one hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Cape Cod

Recreational campground, not a legal residence for vehicle registration or government benefit programs. RVs generally must be under 10 years old or approved with exterior photos. Tent sites are separate from RV pads. Check the Rules and FAQ pages on camphappygrounds.com for cancellation policies.

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RocklandManufactured Home Community

Hillcrest

29 Crestview Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Hillcrest is at 29 Crestview Street, Rockland, MA 02370, an all-ages manufactured home community managed on site by myMHcommunity, part of MHC Property Management (Equity Lifestyle Properties). The land-lease park has 80 home sites built in 1986 on paved streets with off-street parking. Residents own their manufactured homes and lease the land. Lot rent ranges from about $475 to $725 per month and typically includes water, sewer, and trash pickup. The community is pet friendly with a playground and organized activities. Rockland sits on the South Shore about 10 miles from beaches and boating and within a few miles of shopping and dining. The Kingston/Plymouth commuter rail line connects to Boston in about 90 minutes. Call (781) 871-0656 or (855) 676-9497 to schedule a tour or request lot information. Tiny homes on wheels may be accepted if they meet park standards; confirm pad size, hookups, and home type with management before moving.

Lots / sites: 80 manufactured home sites; land-lease community
Bring your own: Yes
Pricing: Lot rent ranges from about $475 to $725 per month including water, sewer, and trash. Call (781) 871-0656 for current vacancies and exact rates.
Amenities: 80-site all-ages manufactured home community · on-site management · lot rent includes water, sewer, and trash pickup · playground · pet friendly · community activities · paved streets with off-street parking · about 10 miles from South Shore beaches · commuter rail access to Boston via Kingston/Plymouth line · shopping and dining within about 5 miles

Land-lease community: residents own the home but lease the land. Lot rent is subject to local rent control review in Rockland. Confirm whether your home type, age, and size meet park standards before purchase or move-in.

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Central Massachusetts

SturbridgeSeasonal and Annual RV Resort

Thousand Trails Sturbridge RV Resort

19 Mashapaug Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Thousand Trails Sturbridge RV Resort is at 19 Mashapaug Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, about 60 miles west of Boston. The resort covers roughly 200 acres of woodlands with 154 sites. The campground season runs May 1 through October 31 for typical visits, with seasonal and annual site agreements available for longer stays. Resort amenities include a clubhouse, mini golf, fishing, boat rentals, nature trails, playground, volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, picnic areas, restrooms and showers, a store, and planned activities such as potlucks, live entertainment, and weekly dances. Pet-friendly sites allow two pets per site on leash. Lodging rentals are also available on site. Annual or seasonal site guests may leave an RV on site year round with occupancy limits that vary by agreement. Thousand Trails membership or a Camping Pass may be required for seasonal and annual stays. Request information through rvonthego.com or call (855) 336-8892.

Lots / sites: 154 RV sites; seasonal and annual site agreements available
Bring your own: Yes
Pricing: Daily and seasonal rates vary by site type and season on rvonthego.com. Annual and seasonal site pricing is quoted through the resort information request form. Electricity may not be included for stays of 30 days or longer.
Amenities: 200-acre wooded resort with 154 sites · seasonal and annual RV site agreements · clubhouse and lounge · mini golf, playground, and volleyball · fishing, boat rentals, and waterfront access · nature and hiking trails · horseshoes, bocce ball, and picnic areas · restrooms, showers, and camp store · planned activities, potlucks, and live entertainment · pet friendly (two pets per site on leash) · lodging rentals also on site · about 60 miles west of Boston near Old Sturbridge Village

Campground open May 1 to October 31 for typical visits. Guests must arrive by 9 p.m. for same-day check-in. Seasonal and annual agreements have separate residency and occupancy rules. Thousand Trails membership may be required for longer stays.

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Western Massachusetts

NorthamptonIntentional Cohousing Community

Village Hill Cohousing

117 Olander Drive, Northampton, MA 01060

Village Hill Cohousing is at 117 Olander Drive, Northampton, MA 01060, along the Mill River near Smith College athletic fields. The community has 28 energy-efficient homes in single-family and duplex layouts organized around a 4,000-square-foot common house with a commercial kitchen, great room, children's playroom, workout room, and two guest rooms. Residents share gardens, green space, and wooded conservation land. The neighborhood uses sociocracy for governance and completed all four building phases; homes are sold through a waitlist rather than open lot rental. Units include private bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and basements. Many members walk or bike about one mile to downtown Northampton. Local bus routes and rail trail access sit nearby. To join the interest pool, prospective buyers submit a statement of interest, attend a community meeting, tour the site, and speak with members. Contact outreach@villagehillcohousing.org or info@villagehillcohousing.org. This is owner-occupied cohousing, not a bring-your-own tiny home RV park.

Lots / sites: 28 owner-occupied cohousing homes (waitlist for available units)
Bring your own: No
Pricing: Home prices vary by unit size and type when units become available. Contact outreach@villagehillcohousing.org for waitlist and pricing details.
Amenities: 28 energy-efficient cohousing homes · 4,000-square-foot common house with kitchen and great room · children's playroom and workout room · two guest rooms for member visitors · community gardens and shared green space · wooded conservation land and walking paths · about one mile walk or bike to downtown Northampton · near Smith College and Five College area amenities · local bus routes and rail trail access · sociocracy-based shared governance

Intentional cohousing community with membership requirements, shared work, and governance participation. Homes sell through an interest pool waitlist, not open lot leases. No units are currently listed for sale on the community website.

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Cape Cod

OrleansSupportive Housing Village

Cape Cod Village

19 Childs Homestead Road, Orleans, MA 02653

Cape Cod Village is at 19 Childs Homestead Road, Orleans, MA 02653, in the village center of Orleans on Cape Cod. The nonprofit owns affordable housing for up to 16 adults with autism who need support 24 hours a day. Homes opened in 2020 after construction completed in 2019 on a four-acre site with a community resource center. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities contracts with the NEEDS Center to provide round-the-clock care for residents. Residents may remain for life. The Center at Cape Cod Village also runs daytime programs, social activities, and vocational support at the community center. This is not a public RV park or bring-your-own tiny home lot. Residential placement requires referral through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities or approved private funding. For residential inquiries, contact your local DDS office. For community center programs, call (774) 316-4640 or email info@capecodvillage.org. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lots / sites: Supportive housing for up to 16 adults with autism
Bring your own: No
Pricing: Residential costs are handled through DDS funding and supportive housing programs, not private lot leases. Contact your local Massachusetts DDS office for residential eligibility.
Amenities: permanent supportive housing for up to 16 adults with autism · 24/7 care through DDS-contracted provider · lifelong residency option · community resource center with programs and activities · vocational and skills training support · four-acre village center site in Orleans · homes designed for accessibility and sensory needs · social, recreational, and educational programming

Supportive housing for adults with autism age 22 and older who need 24/7 support. Entry requires DDS referral or approved private funding, not general lot rental. Not open for bring-your-own-home placement.

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FAQs About Tiny House Communities in Massachusetts

Yes, but rules are local. Massachusetts adopted IRC Appendix Q in 2020, which sets construction standards for tiny homes on foundations up to 400 square feet. Tiny homes on wheels are usually treated as RVs or park models and placed in licensed campgrounds or RV parks. The Affordable Homes Act took effect February 2, 2025 and allows accessory dwelling units up to 900 square feet by right on many single-family lots statewide, though local caps and design rules still apply. Towns like Northampton, Nantucket, and Barnstable have their own approaches to small homes and ADUs. Always call your local building and planning office before you buy land or move a home.

Costs vary by setup. Circle CG in Bellingham lists monthly extended stays from about $1,500 to $1,900 per 30 nights depending on site tier on the Happy Grounds booking site. Hillcrest in Rockland reports lot rent from about $475 to $725 per month including water, sewer, and trash. Thousand Trails Sturbridge seasonal and annual site rates are quoted through the resort. Village Hill Cohousing homes sell through a waitlist when units become available. Cape Cod Village is a DDS-funded supportive housing program, not a private lot rental. Building a small home in Massachusetts commonly runs $80,000 to $150,000 or more before land or lot fees.

Circle CG Farm Campground and Thousand Trails Sturbridge accept bring-your-own RVs and tiny homes on wheels on approved sites with hookups. Hillcrest accepts manufactured homes and may accept tiny homes on wheels if they meet park standards; call (781) 871-0656 to confirm pad size and home type. Village Hill Cohousing is owner-occupied cohousing with assigned homes, not bring-your-own lots. Cape Cod Village assigns supportive housing units through DDS referral. Circle CG states it is a recreational campground, not a legal residence for vehicle registration.

Boston metro and South Shore options include Circle CG in Bellingham and Hillcrest in Rockland. Central Massachusetts includes Thousand Trails Sturbridge RV Resort near Old Sturbridge Village. Western Massachusetts includes Village Hill Cohousing in Northampton. Cape Cod includes Cape Cod Village in Orleans. Most long-term RV and manufactured home options sit outside the Boston core where land costs are lower.