Our tiny homes are prefabricated, permanent, 400-square-foot homes complete with an open kitchen, dining and living area, small bedroom, one bath and a front porch. The homes come fully furnished with a bed, kitchen table and chairs, upholstered family room furniture, table and lamp as well as kitchen appliances, heating and air conditioning. Tiny homes are Energy Star rated and equipped with fire supression sprinkler systems.

Because of the Community’s adjacent location to the Elevate Branson campus, all the connections and supportive services of the organization are within an easy walk for residents. These include telemedicine, mental health assessments, counseling services and more. On site laundry facilities, a community garden, small store and chapel are planned. A marketplace and thrift store, art and woodworking shop, and a microbusiness to be determined will provide microbusiness job training and employment opportunities as well.

Much of the timing is based on available funding, both from sponsors and from local, state and federal grant monies. Engineering and infrastructure must happen first. Tiny homes will be placed on site in phases determined by available resources and community need. For regular progress updates subscribe to the Elevate Branson monthly newsletter at ElevateBranson.org.

An application process allows low income residents who have been located in Taney County for at least 12 months to relocate to Elevate Community. Residents must be 18 years or older and provide identification and income documentation. A careful screening process will access applicant suitability and willingness to adhere to the rules and obligations of neighborhood living.

As in many communities, certain rules of conduct are in place to assure a safe and healthy living environment for all. Some regulations will include that yards be kept tidy and occupancy limits obeyed. Any overnight guests must be registered with the office. Illegal drug possession and use is strictly prohibited. Alcohol can only be consumed inside a home and unruly behavior, public drunkenness or other criminal behavior will be reported to the police.

Residents will rent a fully furnished home for $400 per month, which includes utilities and trash removal. Internet and cable will be provided for an additional fee. No deposits will be required, but monthly rent payments are due in advance of occupancy.

The homes are ideal for one person but can accommodate a couple as well. For adult couples who wish to live together, they must be an established couple who both qualify separately to live in Elevate Community, in order to occupy a single tiny home together.

Yes. With management approval, residents may have one small pet. There is an additional pet charge and leashes are required when outside of the tiny home.

Residents can live here as long as they follow the rules and meet annual income qualification guidelines. All applicants for residency execute a lease contract for their tiny home which may vary from six months to a year. Annual income verification will be required.

The resident application process is conducted by professionals using an established, state-wide system with extensive databases to assure reliability. Valid social security cards and/or similar government-issued identification or fingerprint documentation will be utilized for extensive background checks.

Applicants will undergo a complete background check which includes credit, eviction and criminal history. No one who has committed a crime against a person (murder/manslaughter, kidnapping, child molestation, rape, crimes of a sexual nature or arson), has any requirement for sex offender registration, or has a pattern of behavior which may interfere with the health, safety or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by others will be allowed to live at Elevate Community.

All applicants must have been a verifiable Taney County resident for at least one year.