UPDATE (April 23, 2015): We moved into our tiny house April 21, 2013 after having completed the build just a few days before. Our final budget (excluding travel and the strapping process) approached $16,000 US dollars. It is interesting to us now to see the rising costs of materials in the 3 years we were in construction.

UPDATE (August 22, 2012): Due to construction decisions, rising cost of lumber (due primarily to oil prices), and our families needs we have reassessed our budget and feel we can build (with the help of our sponsors, of course) for no more than $12,000. Therefore, our new budget is set at $12,000 US dollars!

Below is the working budget for the Tiny r(E)volution tiny house trailer. We intend on building our 30 ft. Tiny House for less than $10,000 US dollars. All will be paid for in cash so there will be no residual financing or payment plans post-move in. The budget will be updated as each purchase is made.

The running budget for Tiny House:

Date	Item	Quantity	Store	Price
Oct. 2010	30ft. Trailer	1	Craigslist	400.00
Oct. 2010	Hitch Jack w/foot	1	Hooper Trailer Sales	34.24
Oct. 2010	Scissors Jack	4	PPL Motorhome	207.04
Nov. 2010	Grey spray primer	10 cans	True Value Hardware	30.00
Nov. 2010	Playground Sand	6 – 50 lb. bags	True Value Hardware	28.00
Nov. 2010	Ann bathroom sink	1	IKEA	182.00
Dec. 2010	Primer and Paint	2 gal.	ACE Hardware	81.57
Jan 2011	Trailer Tire	1 w/disposal of former tire	Lamar Tire & Auto	97.32
Jan 2011	Axle parts	2 equalizer bars, 14 shackle bolts with nylon lock nuts, 8 shackle links, and bushings	Best Trailer Products	56.51
Jan 2011	Rear loft window	1 – 12″ x 24″	Home Depot	73.26
Jan 2011	Hardwood Pocket Door	1	Macon Discount	15.90
Feb. 2011	Windows	1 – large front and 1 – medium side	Home Depot	192.60
March 2011	Backhoe Operator Services	Removing stumps from our land	n/a	700.00
May 2011	Privacy fencing	7 panels of 8’x6′	Home Depot	240.20
June 2011	Electricity Consultation	Helping us plan our metered pole	Progress Energy Carolina	75.00
June 2011	Electrician services	1 – meter pole with panel box and connectors	local electrician	594.76
June 2011	SoftTouch insulation	16 bundles	Lowe’s	445.22
June 2011	Top Choice untreated lumber	14 – 2’x4″s for concrete form	Lowe’s	49.62
June 2011	Concrete	5 yards of 3,000psi	Mix Masters Concrete, Inc	550.00
February 2012	Trailer Lights	Light Kit Deluxe 12V (with add’l wire)	Harbor Freight Tools	32.31
March 2012	Windows and Door	7 win. 1 door	Home Depot	1003.66
March 2012	Lumber	1.6 ton of 2″x4″ and 2″x6″	Jordan Forest Products	42.90
March 2012	Joist Hangers	24	Lowe’s	18.00
March 2012	Hanger Nails	5lb.	Lowe’s	14.28
April 2012	Bolts, Washers, and Nuts	50 each	Balamo Building Supply	71.14
April 2012	Joist Hangers	13	ACE Hardware	10.14
May 2012	Exterior Paint and primer, etc.	4-gallons	Lowe’s	157.30
May 2012	2×4 92 5/8″ studs	100	Balamo Building Supply	229.00
May 2012	Hurricane Ties	36	Balamo Building Supply	24.84
May 2012	9×100 Dib House Wrap	1 roll	Balamo Building Supply	84.50
May 2012	1 1/2″ metal edging	9	Balamo Building Supply	17.91
May 2012	3/8″ tacker staples	1 box	Balamo Building Supply	7.99
May 2012	2x4x16 #2 SPF	12	Balamo Building Supply	67.08
May 2012	2″ #188 Drip Cap – PVC	80′	Balamo Building Supply	70.40
May 2012	2x4x16 #2 SPF	18	Balamo Building Supply	113.25
June 2012	Metal Roof Installation (labor)	n/a	withheld by request	875.00
June 2012	10×3/4HWH screws	200	Fastenal	41.77
July 2012	2x10x16	2	Balamo Building Supply	24.59
July 2012	Caulk and Kitchen Sink	1	Home Depot	300.39
July 2012	2x10x10	2	Balamo Building Supply	18.07
July 2012	Romex – 100ft.	1	Home Depot	31.21
July 2012	PEX tubing and fittings plus crimping tool	assorted	Home Depot	151.81
July 2012	assorted PEX fasteners	19	ACE Hardware	26.80
July 2012	Romex 14-2 wire	100ft.	Home Depot	151.81
August 2012	Pine Cabinet Grade Plywood	16-8ft. 4’x8′ / 4-23/32″ 4’x8′ / 2 1/4″ 4’x8′	Home Depot	431.82
August 2012	Flush Door 125Amp Panel Door	1	B&H Electric Supply	40.00
November 2012	Duplex Outlets, Single Pole Switches, and Wall Plates	10, 4, 10	Home Depot	15.22
November 2012	Duplex GFCI Outlet	1	Home Depot	13.47
November 2012	Utility Hardwood paneling	5 pieces	Lowes	52.79
November 2012	Complete Misc.	Varied	Home Depot	199.09
November 2012	Track lighting and wall plates	3 and 13, respectively	Home Depot	169.66
November 2012	5.0MMx4x8 Utility Plywood	5 sheets	Lowes	63.93
November 2012	4″x25′ insulated duct work and accessories	1 roll + acces.	Home Depot	78.20
January 2013	Interior caulk, primer, and paint	4 tubes + 3 gallons	Lowe’s	93.12
January 2013	Kitchen Faucet kit + PVC needs	1 + assorted sizes and kinds	Lowe’s	213.91
February 2013	Kitchen Cabinet hardware	6 knobs, 7 handles, 1 template	Amerockforless.com	127.79
February 2013	2-burner drop in stove + vent hood	1 + 1	PPL Motorhomes	208.01
				9261.68

Sponsorship Goods In-Kind:

Date	Item	Quantity	Store	Price
March 2012	Perforated Radiant Barrier	500 sq.ft.	EcoFoil	78.99
March 2012	White Double Bubble Insulation	500 sq.ft.	EcoFoil	123.99
March 2012	3″ White Insulation Tape	150 ft.	EcoFoil	14.99
April 2012	Leather Glove	1 pair	Ethel Gloves	26.00
April 2012	Utility Glove	1 pair	Mechanix Wear	16.99
April 2012	ProStruct Roofing	12 Sheets	LP Building Products	174.00
April 2012	SmartFinish paneling	10 Sheets	LP Building Products	257.60
April 2012	SilverTech paneling	30 Sheets	LP Building Products	927.36
April 2012	ProStruct flooring	12 Sheets	LP Building Products	236.88
April 2012	3″ trim	30 feet	LP Building Products	37.28
April 2012	6″ trim	90 feet	LP Building Products	93.10
April 2012	12″ soffit	60 feet	LP Building Products	88.56
May 2012	Metal roofing and supplies	Full package details	Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing	908.63
July 2012	Cork Flooring and sealant	Full package details	Green Building Supply	1275.95
July 2012	Hinges and Drawer Slides	10 – Half Overlay Blum Clip Top Frameless Hinges / 4 – 21” Tandem Blumotion Drawer Slides / 5 – Blum Tandem No Profile 21” Full Ext. Slides	Rockler Woodworking And Hardware	529.81
July 2012	CR-7000 portable heater and air conditioner	1	ClimateRight	549.00
				5339.13