Top 12 Tiny House Communities in Minnesota

Tiny house communities and lot-rent villages across Minnesota, from the Twin Cities and Duluth to small towns in the central lakes region. Compare lot rents, key money fees, lease terms, and bring-your-own-home rules from Sherburn to The Sanctuary in Ogilvie. Explore 12 communities across Minnesota.

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TLDR: Minnesota Tiny House Communities

12 established communities across Minnesota

Minnesota has tiny house communities in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester, Brainerd, and several smaller towns

Sherburn Tiny Homes lists lot rent at $300 per month plus utilities with a one-time $5,000 key money fee

The Sanctuary Minnesota in Ogilvie lists lot rentals from $350 to $450 per month on a six-month minimum lease

Per the source data, lot fees in permanent Minnesota tiny house communities often run $400 to $850 per month

Per the source data, tiny homes in these communities are typically 160 to 400 square feet

Minneapolis updated zoning in 2018 to allow small dwellings on permanent foundations in select districts

Per Minnesota Housing Partnership data cited in the source, over 35% of Minnesota households spend more than 30% of income on housing

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 Minnesota for Tiny Living?

Minnesota tiny house communities have grown from a small idea into a real housing option across the state. Rising home prices and tight rentals have pushed many Minnesotans to look at smaller homes paired with shared land and shared spaces. The state does not have one tiny house law for all cities. Each city or county sets its own rules, so the communities listed below operate under local zoning, RV park rules, or planned development codes. Cities including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Rochester are known for more flexible options, and several counties in central and southern Minnesota allow tiny houses through similar rules.

Before joining a community, make sure you understand Minnesota 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 Minnesota builders who can create a custom home that fits community requirements.

Not finding what you want in these communities? You can also browse tiny houses for sale across Minnesota to find a home you can move into a community or place on your own land.

Twin Cities Metro Area

MinneapolisUrban Tiny House Community

Settled Tiny House Community

Settled Tiny House Community is located in Minneapolis. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, a community garden, a shared kitchen, and laundry facilities. The property is pet-friendly and includes bicycle storage, an outdoor BBQ area, and parking. Shared spaces include a fitness center, yoga studio, library, game room, fire pit, and meditation area. The community provides 24/7 security, recycling services, mail services, and guest parking. Community events and green spaces are also offered.

Lots/Sites
Community lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Ficommunity gardenshared kitchenlaundry facilitiespet friendlybicycle storageoutdoor BBQ areaparking spacefitness centeryoga studiolibrarygame room24/7 securityrecycling servicescommunity eventsgreen spacesmail servicesguest parkingfire pitmeditation area

Pet friendly. Verify rules and home certification requirements with the community.

St. PaulUrban Tiny House Community

Tiny House Community Minnesota

Tiny House Community Minnesota is located in St. Paul. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, a community garden, a shared kitchen, and laundry facilities. The community is pet-friendly with bicycle storage, an outdoor grill area, and parking. Community-focused features include events, recycling services, composting facilities, a shared workspace, yoga studio, fitness center, greenhouse, book exchange, art studio, meditation space, tool sharing, and a rainwater collection system.

Lots/Sites
Community lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Ficommunity gardenshared kitchenlaundry facilitiespet friendlybicycle storageoutdoor grill areacommunity eventsparking spacerecycling servicescomposting facilitiesshared workspaceyoga studiofitness centergreenhousebook exchangeart studiomeditation spacetool sharingrainwater collection system

Pet friendly. Verify rules and home certification requirements with the community.

BloomingtonSuburban Tiny House Community

The Tiny House Community

The Tiny House Community is located in Bloomington, a Twin Cities suburb. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, free parking, laundry facilities, an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, and a fitness center. Common features include a 24-hour front desk, garden, bicycle rental, picnic area, children's playground, and a shared lounge or TV area. Each unit has air conditioning and heating. The property is pet-friendly, offers non-smoking rooms, has luggage storage, meeting and banquet facilities, and is wheelchair accessible.

Lots/Sites
Community lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fikitchenettefree parkingpet friendlylaundry facilitiesoutdoor poolBBQ facilitiesfitness centernon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskgardenbicycle rentalpicnic areachildren's playgroundair conditioningheatingshared lounge/TV arealuggage storagemeeting/banquet facilitieswheelchair accessible

Pet friendly. Non-smoking rooms. Wheelchair accessible.

StillwaterTiny House Resort

The Tiny House Resort

The Tiny House Resort is located in Stillwater. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, parking, a kitchenette, and air conditioning. Resort features include an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, hot tub, spa, fitness center, restaurant, and bar. Each unit has a television, coffee maker, and hair dryer. Laundry service and room service are available. The garden, bicycle rental, and outdoor amenities round out the stay. The property is pet-friendly with non-smoking rooms.

Lots/Sites
Resort lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fiparkingkitchenetteair conditioningpet friendlyoutdoor poolBBQ facilitieslaundry servicenon-smoking roomsroom servicefitness centersparestaurantbargardenbicycle rentalhot tubtelevisioncoffee makerhair dryer

Pet friendly. Non-smoking rooms.

Central Minnesota

OgilvieAdults-Only Tiny House Village

The Sanctuary Minnesota

The Sanctuary Minnesota is an adults-only tiny house village set on 80 acres of shared wooded land with trails. Lot rental for your own tiny house runs $350 to $450 per month with a six-month minimum lease. Each plot gets a 15-amp electric circuit, and residents share two full bathrooms and laundry in the main house. A common Lodge building, completed in 2014, is open to residents. There are no rigid lot boundaries, so each home gets a private spot for solitude. The village borders the Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area and has an on-site pond. Indoor cats are allowed. The Sanctuary has hosted tiny-house workshops, yoga, breath work, and personal-development events. Temporary parking spaces and tiny houses for rent may also be available outside the village area. The property is at 2396 Cable Street, Ogilvie, MN 56358.

2396 Cable Street, Ogilvie, MN 56358
Lots/Sites
Lot rentals available; six-month minimum lease
Bring Your Own
Yes
Pricing
Lot rental $350 to $450 per month based on the six-month minimum lease.

Amenities

lot rental for your own tiny house80 acres of shared wooded landshared trails15-amp electric circuit per plotshared full bathrooms (2)shared laundrycommon Lodge building (2014)private spot per home (no rigid lot boundaries)adults onlyindoor cats allowedon-site pondborders Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Areahosts workshops, yoga, and breath worktemporary parking spaces (varies)tiny houses for rent (varies)

Adults-only community. Indoor cats allowed. Six-month minimum lease for lot rentals.

OgilvieTiny House Rental Property

The Sanctuary Minnesota - 480th Street

A second listing for The Sanctuary Minnesota at 26999 480th Street, Ogilvie, MN 56358 covers a furnished tiny home stay rather than long-term lot rental. The space includes free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, heating, a kitchen, washer and dryer, TV with cable, an indoor fireplace, hot tub, pool, and gym access. Standard guest essentials are stocked, including towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper, plus a hair dryer and iron. There is a laptop-friendly workspace, a private entrance, and a BBQ grill. A smoke detector and first aid kit are on site.

26999 480th St, Ogilvie, MN 56358
Bring Your Own
No
Pricing
Rental rates not listed in source data. Contact for current pricing.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fiparkingair conditioningheatingkitchenwasher/dryerTVcableindoor fireplacehot tubpoolgymsmoke detectorfirst aid kitessentials (towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper)hair dryerironlaptop-friendly workspaceprivate entranceBBQ grill

Furnished tiny home rental rather than a permanent lot rental.

SherburnTiny House Park

Sherburn Tiny Homes

Sherburn Tiny Homes is a tiny house park at 301 S Prairie St, Sherburn, MN 56171. The park has 19 lots that are fully set up, several of which are already occupied. Four lots include homes for sale or rent, and one is listed on Airbnb for guests who want to try tiny living before deciding. Lot rent is $300 per month plus utilities, with a one-time $5,000 'key money' fee at move-in. The lot rent includes lawn care and snow removal. Each lot has water, sewer, electricity, and internet hookups, and tenants pay only for what they use. Lease terms are flexible, including month-to-month options and the option to rent one of the park's tiny homes. If you choose to buy later, you can move into your own home when ready. Lots have room for a small outdoor sitting area and are pet-friendly with some restrictions. Electric vehicle chargers are available on site. A laundromat is in nearby Welcome, MN. Prairie Lakes Transit offers weekday bus service connecting Sherburn, Welcome, and Fairmont. The location is about 10 minutes to Welcome, 20 minutes to Fairmont, and 2 and a half hours to St. Paul. Sherburn Tiny Homes was founded in 2025 and lists its mission as providing high-quality, low-cost housing. A credit and background check is required for community safety, and the park can connect new residents with preferred tiny home builders. Tour scheduling is by phone at (763) 370-7166.

301 S Prairie St, Sherburn, MN 56171
Lots/Sites
19 fully set-up lots; several occupied; 4 with homes for sale or rent; 1 on Airbnb
Bring Your Own
Yes
Pricing
Lot rent $300 per month plus utilities. One-time $5,000 key money fee at move-in. Tenants pay only for the utilities they use.

Amenities

water hookup at each lotsewer hookup at each lotelectricity at each lotinternet at each lotlawn care includedsnow removal includedEV chargers on sitepet friendly (some restrictions)room for small outdoor sitting areamonth-to-month lease optionstiny home rentals availableAirbnb stay availablepreferred builder connectionsPrairie Lakes Transit weekday bus to Welcome and Fairmontlaundromat nearby in Welcome, MN

Credit and background check required for community safety. Pet friendly with some restrictions.

BrainerdTiny House Park

Tiny House Estates

Tiny House Estates is located in Brainerd. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Each unit has air conditioning, heating, a private bathroom, a flat screen TV, a coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge, hair dryer, and ironing facilities. Outdoor amenities include BBQ facilities, a patio, garden, and picnic area. Laundry service is available, the park is pet-friendly, and rooms are non-smoking.

Lots/Sites
Park lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fikitchenettefree parkingpet friendlyoutdoor poolBBQ facilitieslaundry servicenon-smoking roomsair conditioningheatingprivate bathroomsflat screen TVcoffee makermicrowavemini fridgehair dryerironing facilitiespatiogardenpicnic area

Pet friendly. Non-smoking rooms.

Southern Minnesota

RochesterTiny House Resort Park

Tiny Tranquility Park

Tiny Tranquility Park is at 1025 7th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Recreation options include BBQ facilities, a picnic area, hiking trails, fishing, fire pits, a playground, mini golf, and a game room. The park has laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a fitness center, hot tub, community kitchen, outdoor showers, and a convenience store. RV hookups are available, and the park is pet-friendly.

1025 7th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Lots/Sites
Park lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fipet friendlyfree parkingoutdoor poolBBQ facilitiespicnic arealaundry facilitiesbicycle rentalhiking trailsfishingfire pitsplaygroundfitness centerhot tubmini golfgame roomconvenience storeRV hookupscommunity kitchenoutdoor showers

Pet friendly. Verify rules, RV/THOW certification, and lot specs with the park.

WinonaTiny House Village

The Village of Wildflowers

The Village of Wildflowers is located in Winona. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, BBQ facilities, a fitness center, free parking, laundry service, a children's playground, bicycle rental, hiking trails, a picnic area, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, fishing, a campfire area, outdoor furniture, board games and puzzles, a local cuisine restaurant, and a tour desk. The property is pet-friendly and offers non-smoking rooms.

Lots/Sites
Village lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fiswimming poolpet friendlyBBQ facilitiesfitness centerfree parkinglaundry servicechildren's playgroundbicycle rentalhiking trailspicnic area24-hour front deskgardennon-smoking roomsfishingcampfire areaoutdoor furnitureboard games/puzzleslocal cuisine restauranttour desk

Pet friendly. Non-smoking rooms.

MankatoTiny House Village

The Tiny House Village

The Tiny House Village is located in Mankato. The amenity list includes free Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Units have air conditioning, heating, a private bathroom, a flat screen TV, a coffee or tea maker, hair dryer, and ironing facilities. Outdoor amenities include BBQ facilities, a garden, and a picnic area. Bicycle rental is available, and there are hiking trails nearby. The community has board games and puzzles, laundry service, is pet-friendly, and offers non-smoking rooms.

Lots/Sites
Village lots available
Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fikitchenettefree parkingpet friendlynon-smoking roomsoutdoor poolBBQ facilitieslaundry serviceair conditioningheatingprivate bathroomsflat screen TVcoffee/tea makerhair dryerironing facilitiesgardenpicnic areabicycle rentalhiking trails nearbyboard games/puzzles

Pet friendly. Non-smoking rooms.

Northern Minnesota & Duluth

DuluthTiny House Village

Escalante Tiny House Village

Escalante Tiny House Village is located in Duluth. Specific amenities and pricing details were not provided in the source data. Contact the community directly for current information about lots, rentals, and rules.

Bring Your Own
Verify with community
Pricing
Pricing not listed in source data. Contact for current rates.

Amenities

Contact community for current rules and home certification requirements.

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