Tiny Homes in Hailey, Idaho: Where Tiny Meets Paradise

Delivering to the Wood River Valley

We have delivered homes to Hailey and the surrounding Wood River Valley many times. It is one of our favorite deliveries - the setting is extraordinary. The process, though, requires more planning than a rural Idaho county with minimal restrictions.

Hailey has specific rules for tiny homes on wheels, and knowing them before you buy saves significant time and money.

What Hailey actually requires

Hailey treats tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) much like accessory dwelling units (ADUs). That means they are allowed, but only on lots that already have an existing single-family home. You cannot place a tiny home on a vacant lot in the city limits as a primary structure.

NOAH+ certification is mandatory - not just preferred. The city also enforces cold-climate building standards. For Hailey, that means R-14 walls, R-21 ceilings and approximately 75 psf snow load capacity as a baseline. Our homes meet these requirements with the Extreme Weather Package.

The permitting process

Budget $1,000 to $5,000 for permit and review costs in Hailey. The city requires a complete site plan with setbacks shown, elevation drawings, exterior material specs and renderings. Depending on your property, you may need an Administrative Design Review or a Conditional Use Permit.

Setbacks, separation distances, floodplain concerns and rental restrictions are the most common complications. Hailey has short-term rental restrictions for ADUs - long-term occupancy is the expected use.

Start the permitting process early. It takes time, and delivering a home before permits are in hand creates problems.

What our homes bring to a Hailey project

Our Trailblazer, Outpost and Scout models all meet Hailey's certification requirements with the Extreme Weather Package. Build timelines average about 120 days, with additional time for customization.

Typical pricing in the Hailey area for a finished one or two-bedroom park model runs $125,000 to $140,000 before site preparation, permits and utility connections.

We know the Wood River Valley and we know what Hailey requires. Schedule a consultation and we will help you figure out whether your specific property and goals are a fit.

Related reading: Can a Park Model Tiny Home Be an ADU?.