Custom Tiny Homes
Tiny, small and right-sized single-family homes on a permanent foundation, designed to IRC code and local zoning.
Custom tiny homes in Texas →Cowboy Tiny Homes · Texas Built
Tiny Home Builders in Texas for Custom Tiny Homes, ADUs & Park Models
Cowboy Tiny Homes designs and builds small homes that live big — backyard casitas, tiny homes on wheels, park model cabins and custom tiny houses on a foundation. Every Cowboy Tiny Homes project starts with a real plan for your land, your budget and the codes where you build.
- Design & build under one roof
- IRC and local-code compliant plans
- Floor plans, elevations & 3D renderings
- San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth & Houston
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Tell us what you want to build. A Cowboy Tiny Homes designer will get back to you with next steps.
5Home types: custom, ADU, THOW, park model & remodel
8-partDesign package, from feasibility study to 3D renderings
IRCPlans drawn to International Residential Code standards
StatewideServing homeowners across Texas
Why Texans Choose Us
The Tiny Home Builder Texas Homeowners Call When It Has to Be Done Right
Most people searching for tiny home builders in Texas find two kinds of companies: factories that sell a handful of fixed models, and general contractors who have never built anything under 1,000 square feet. Cowboy Tiny Homes sits in between. We are small house specialists, and we design every home around the person who will live in it.
That matters because small spaces are unforgiving. A misplaced door or a staircase two inches too steep is something you feel every day in 300 square feet. The Cowboy Tiny Homes team plans storage, light, airflow and circulation first, then wraps it in the look you want — modern farmhouse, Hill Country limestone, Texas ranch, or clean contemporary.
Just as important, we plan for the rules. Whether your build is regulated as a permanent dwelling under the International Residential Code, as an accessory dwelling unit under city zoning, or as a recreational vehicle, Cowboy Tiny Homes draws the plans so the inspector, the lender and the insurance company can all say yes.
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★ Designed & built in Texas
What We Build
Tiny Homes, ADUs & Small Houses Built for Texas
From a 200-square-foot tiny house on wheels to a 1,500-square-foot custom small home, Cowboy Tiny Homes handles the design and the build.
ADUs, Casitas & Granny Flats
Backyard homes, guest houses, mother-in-law suites and pool houses that add space, family flexibility or rental income.
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Tiny Homes on Wheels
Bumper-pull and gooseneck tiny houses built to move — ideal for RV parks, ranch land and rural property outside city limits.
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Park Model Homes
Cabin-style homes around 399 square feet with full kitchens, porches and lofts, perfect for RV parks and hunting or lake land.
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Tiny House Design Services
Already have a builder? Get permit-ready floor plans, elevations, site and electrical plans plus 3D renderings.
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Home Remodel Design
Kitchens, baths, living areas and bedrooms re-planned with the same space-smart thinking we bring to tiny homes.
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The Cowboy Tiny Homes Design Package
Every Cowboy Tiny Homes project comes with a complete set of drawings, so you know exactly what you are getting before a single board is cut.
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Feasibility Study
Zoning, setbacks, utilities and access checked for your lot before design starts.
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Floor Plans
Dimensioned layouts with storage, furniture and circulation worked out.
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Exterior Elevations
Every side of the home drawn with materials, windows and heights.
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Roof Plan
Pitch, drainage and overhangs designed for Texas sun, hail and storms.
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Site Plan Creation
Placement, setbacks, driveways and utility runs mapped on your property.
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Electrical Layout
Outlets, lighting, panel and HVAC planned for how you will actually live.
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Interior & Exterior Renderings
Photo-style images of finishes and colors so there are no surprises.
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3D Perspective Renderings
Walk through your home in 3D before you commit to construction.
Free Planning Tool
What Will Your Tiny Home Cost in Texas?
Get a ballpark in ten seconds. Pick a home type, slide to your size and choose a finish level.
Want land prep, utilities, solar, septic and financing in the math? Open the full tiny home cost calculator.
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Get an Exact Quote
Planning ranges for builder-built homes in Texas in 2026. Your quote depends on design, site and materials.
How It Works
From First Call to Front Porch in Five Steps
Free consultation
Tell us about your land, budget, timeline and how you want to live.
Feasibility & budget
We check zoning, setbacks, utilities and access, then set a realistic budget.
Design & renderings
Floor plans, elevations and 3D renderings, revised until it feels like home.
Permits & build
Permit-ready drawings, then construction with regular progress updates.
Move in
Final walkthrough, inspections signed off and keys in your hand.
Featured Design
Gonzales Modern Living
2 bedrooms1.5 baths2 floorsHome office
A cozy contemporary small house with wood-textured floors, warm earth tones, a two-seat mini bar in the kitchen, a ground-floor powder room and both bedrooms plus a study upstairs. It is a favorite Cowboy Tiny Homes plan for couples and small families who want quality over square footage.
Interactive Tools
Plan Your Tiny Home Before You Call
Free tools from Cowboy Tiny Homes to help you size, price and pay for your project.
QuizWhich Tiny Home Is Right for Me?Six questions match you with a THOW, park model, ADU or custom home.Take the quiz →
PlannerTiny House Size PlannerAdd the rooms you need and see the square footage and home types that fit.Plan my space →
CalculatorADU Rental Income CalculatorSee cash flow, ROI and payback for a backyard casita rental.Run the numbers →
CalculatorTiny Home Loan CalculatorCompare monthly payments for RV loans, personal loans, HELOCs and mortgages.Estimate payments →
Service Areas
Building Tiny Homes Across Texas
Cowboy Tiny Homes builds throughout Texas, from the San Antonio area and Hill Country to Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston. Rules for tiny houses change from one city to the next — Austin's HOME code changes, Houston's deed restrictions, San Antonio's ADU standards and the special-exception process in parts of Dallas all shape what you can build. We know what to ask before you buy land or pour a slab.
Not sure your land allows a tiny home?
Read our plain-English guide to tiny house laws in Texas, covering building permits, zoning, IRC Appendix Q, RV rules and HOA restrictions — then use the interactive permit checklist before you call your city.
Or skip the homework: the feasibility study in every Cowboy Tiny Homes design package answers it for your exact address.
Read the Texas Laws GuideFrom the Blog
Latest Tiny Home Ideas & Advice
Fresh design ideas and practical tips from the Cowboy Tiny Homes blog.
Tiny Living ·
Tiny House Communities in Texas: How They Work & What to Ask
How tiny house communities in Texas work: lot leases vs ownership, rules, utilities, costs and the questions to ask before you move your tiny home in.
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Building Smart ·
Designing a Tiny Home for Texas Heat: 12 Ways to Stay Cool
Twelve proven ways to keep a tiny home cool in a Texas summer: orientation, shade, insulation, windows, roofing, mini-splits, ventilation and humidity control.
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Tiny Homes on Wheels ·
Gooseneck vs Bumper Pull Tiny House: Which Trailer Is Best?
Gooseneck or bumper pull? Compare tiny house trailer types on space, towing, stability, cost and Texas road rules to choose the right base for your THOW.
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Tiny Home Guides for Texas Buyers
CostsHow Much Does It Cost to Build a Tiny House in Texas?Real cost ranges by home type, with a line-by-line budget.Read the guide →
CompareADU vs Park Model vs Tiny House on WheelsCost, permits, financing, mobility and resale side by side.Compare options →
HiringHow to Choose the Best Tiny Home Builder in TexasCertifications, contracts, red flags and 15 questions to ask.Read the guide →
Tiny Home Builder FAQs
Quick answers from the Cowboy Tiny Homes team. More in our full tiny home FAQ.
Do tiny home builders in Texas need a permit to build my home?
Usually, yes. A tiny house on a permanent foundation is treated like any other house and needs a building permit from your city or, outside city limits, must meet any county and HOA requirements. A tiny home on wheels is often treated as an RV instead. Cowboy Tiny Homes checks the rules for your address during the feasibility study. See our Texas tiny house laws guide.
How much does a tiny home cost in Texas?
Most builder-built tiny homes on wheels land between about $45,000 and $120,000, park models between about $40,000 and $105,000, and backyard ADUs on a foundation between about $60,000 and $250,000 or more depending on size and finishes. Land, utilities and site work are extra. Try our tiny home cost calculator for your own numbers.
Do I need to own land before I contact Cowboy Tiny Homes?
No. Many clients call us while they are still shopping for land, and we can help you evaluate a lot before you buy. You can also place a tiny home on family property, in a tiny house community or in an RV park, depending on the home type.
Can you build a tiny house on wheels and a foundation home?
Yes. Cowboy Tiny Homes builds tiny homes on bumper-pull and gooseneck trailers, park model homes, and permanent homes and ADUs on foundations. We will recommend the right type for your land, budget and plans.
Can I use a tiny house as a permanent residence in Texas?
Yes, as long as it meets local building and zoning codes for a permanent dwelling. Foundation-built tiny homes and ADUs designed to the International Residential Code are the most straightforward path to full-time living.
Do you only sell plans, or do you build too?
Both. You can hire Cowboy Tiny Homes for full design and build, or just for tiny house design services and permit-ready drawings to hand to your own builder.
Let’s Build Your Texas Tiny Home
Big ideas, built small. Call Cowboy Tiny Homes at 210-903-9471 or send us your project details for a free design consultation.