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We help Central Florida homeowners and investors explore legal, foundation-built ADUs and prefab backyard homes—plus curated tiny home communities and optional EarthNest-style food, water, and soil systems. Dabble with one upgrade or stack the full loop.
$1,450 – $1,850/mo
Est. ADU rent — Central FL ($1,100 – $2,400/mo statewide)
Prefab + Site-Built
ADUs, Backyard Homes & Flex Units
Florida-Ready
Code, Climate, Water & Energy Aware
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Tiny homes and communities lead our discovery layer—then we route you to ADUs, rules, calculators, and regenerative tools so you can go as deep as you want without losing the thread.
Foundation-built ADUs and backyard units for income, family, or flexible living—with Florida rules, estimating tools, and optional EarthNest-style permaculture when you want more than housing.
Free site snapshot — check your addressCurated villages and parks across 23 states—browse by region, compare tenancy models, and follow official operator links so you can research on your terms before you commit.
Browse communities by stateZone-aware planning, lunar rhythm prompts, and closed-loop fertility—optional for dabblers, central if you are stacking food, water, and soil on a small footprint.
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Escape Homes · Product lanes
Factory-built, RVIA-certified units from a recognized leader in tiny living. Eight flagship models below; the complete sixteen-model lineup — pricing, galleries, FAQs, and how to get on the notify list — lives on our dedicated catalog page.
Escape · 2026
TRAVELER XL/XLS
5/ TRAVELER XL/XLS
Frank Lloyd Wright inspired with soaring ceilings and excellent space.
$108,171
Escape · 2026
TRAVELER XLS
6/ TRAVELER XLS
Extended model with walk-around bed, more storage and windows.
$117,847
Escape · 2026
VISTA
6/ VISTA
Open design connecting you to nature. Perfect for guest house or office.
$73,290
Escape · 2026
ONE XL
8/ ONE XL
Larger version with expanded kitchen, bathroom and living areas.
$98,217
Escape · 2026
eONE XL
10/ eONE XL
All-electric XL with larger kitchen and living areas.
$97,593
Escape · 2026
ULTIMATE
10/ ULTIMATE
720+ sq ft two-story home with 3-4 bedrooms.
$156,156
Escape · 2026
eVISTA
11/ eVISTA
All-electric modern design with dramatic window wall.
$56,474
Escape · 2026
eBOHO GO
12/ eBOHO GO
Compact all-electric minimalist unit with great light.
$41,412
All prices do not include shipping or delivery. Delivery cost depends on your location and will be quoted separately.
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Explore 175 enriched listings across 23 states—from Florida and Texas land-lease parks to Pacific Northwest co-ops and Midwest resort villages. Filter by state and region, compare ownership models, then follow official operator links to confirm zoning, insurance, and current availability.
Start at the national hub or jump straight into any state map to see what is live near you.
Also available — custom EarthNest & site-built ADUs
These lanes include layout and finish customization after your evaluation. Escape 2026 models above ship as curated base configurations; earthworks, utilities, and code packages are scoped per property.
Entry container studioBackyard studio where allowed, guest or office pod, retreat space, or starter eco-living—verify ADU vs accessory use on your parcel before counting on rental income.
$50K – $100K+ installed band
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One-bedroom hybridPremium backyard unit where allowed, long-term guest suite, family housing, or eco retreat—ideal when you want more space than the 20 without a full custom stick build.
$100K – $155K+ installed band
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Fully customFamily housing, larger legal rental ADUs (including Orange County 400+ sq ft path), custom architecture, and strongest appraisal narrative on many lots.
$200K+ installed band
Request evaluation →Escape tiny home checkout is available on each model page. EarthNest and traditional ADU projects typically begin with a site evaluation and custom proposal.
Florida permaculture & homestead planning
The regenerative layer pairs with housing choices—whether you park an Escape unit, lease in a village, or build an ADU—so food, water, and soil decisions stay tied to your site reality and county constraints.
Frost windows, heat-management cues, and succession planting prompts tuned to each Florida band—from Panhandle 8b through Keys 11b.
Open the planning toolPractical loops that fit small footprints: compost, poultry tractoring, vertical climbers, and calorie-dense tubers for resilient communities.
Open the full closed-loop guideAnswer 10 quick questions. We'll show you your recommended path, estimated cost range, and next steps — in under 2 minutes.
The Backyard Opportunity
Most homeowners have land sitting unused behind the house. That space could become rental income, family housing, a guest suite, a home office, a downsizing option, or the first layer of a more sustainable Florida living system. We help make the path practical: zoning, feasibility, design, permitting, and build coordination.
Central Florida 1BR ADUs typically land around $1,450–$1,850/mo; South Florida and rural markets use different tiers — see the calculator.
Create space for parents, adult children, guests, work, retreat, or future downsizing with code-aware planning.
Start with shelter, then add staged resilience through energy, water, landscape, healthy materials, and automation.
$1,600
Central FL baseline · $19,200/yr · $160,000 equity
What We Build
An ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit — is a legal second home built on your existing residential property. Think of it as a fully independent living unit: its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and everything a renter needs to call it home.
Every ADU we build is a permanent, foundation-built structure that goes through the full county permitting process. No shortcuts. No gray areas.
Every property is different. Before any work begins, we conduct a full site evaluation covering zoning, setbacks, utility access, and feasibility — at no cost to you.
Planning Tools
Use our ADU investment calculator to stress-test rent, monthly cash flow, financing, and a conservative 10-year outlook for your Central Florida neighborhood—not a quote, but a grounded starting point.
What Orange County Requires
We align site copy with Orange County's current ADU pathway under SB 48. Here's what the county requires for each ADU type, sourced directly from ocfl.net Ready Set Orange.
Multi-state roadmap
Florida content is live today. Additional states use the same accordion architecture—expand a state tab to preview planned jurisdictions without cluttering the homepage for local visitors.
Florida — active jurisdictions below. Orange County requirements are expanded above; other Florida hubs link to county SEO pages as they roll out.
ADU permitting requirements are sourced from Orange County Ready Set Orange (https://www.ocfl.net/PlanningDevelopment/ReadySetOrange.aspx) and Florida SB 48 context as of May 20, 2026. Requirements vary by project type, zoning, site conditions, and local amendments. Always verify current requirements directly with Orange County at ocfl.net or by calling Zoning at (407) 836-3111 before beginning any project. Prefabricated.co handles zoning verification and permitting coordination as part of your free property evaluation. This is not legal advice.
Investor Deal Breakdown
Real numbers. Real scenarios. Understand exactly what an ADU investment looks like in Central Florida.
ADU Monthly Rent
$1,450 – $1,850/mo
Combined Rental Potential
$2,400 – $4,200/mo
Rent both units — the main house plus the ADU — for maximum monthly cash flow.
Forced Appreciation
Instant Equity on Completion
A permitted ADU adds permanent value. You build equity the day the project completes.
Disclaimer: All figures are illustrative estimates only and are not guaranteed. Container unit price reflects unfinished unit cost only. Total installed cost includes site preparation, foundation, permitting, utility connections, insulation, HVAC, and interior finishing. Final project costs vary based on site conditions, local jurisdiction requirements, and design selections. Rental income projections reflect current Orlando-area market conditions and are not guaranteed. PreFabricated.co does not provide legal, financial, or tax advice.
Our Process
Every project follows the same structured approach. You always know where you are in the process and what comes next.
Start Step 1 — free site snapshotWe visit your property and assess lot size, access, drainage, utility hookups, and overall build viability — free of charge.
We review your property's zoning classification, confirm homestead eligibility, verify the special exception approval requirement, check setbacks and lot size minimums, confirm ADU size limits based on your primary home's square footage, and verify HOA restrictions if applicable — before any design work begins.
For most Orange County residential properties, we prepare and submit the Special Exception application to Orange County's Planning Division on your behalf. This is the required zoning approval step before a building permit can be applied for. We manage the timeline and follow-up so you don't have to.
You choose your layout and style. We work with our design team to produce engineered plans tailored to your property and preferences.
We submit all required documents to Orange County and manage the full permit process. No surprises. No shortcuts.
Our vetted construction team builds your ADU to Florida Building Code standards with quality materials and clear timelines.
Once your ADU passes final inspection, you're ready to rent it out — or use it to increase your property's market value.
EarthNest Florida
20ft Container + Hybrid Modular
The EarthNest Model
EarthNest is our broader living system concept: shelter, energy, water, food, healthy materials, Florida climate design, and smart monitoring working together. The first practical branch is still the ADU path — foundation-built, code-aware, and evaluated parcel by parcel.
EarthNest 20 and EarthNest 40 introduce compact prefab concepts for guest space, work, retreat, and qualifying jurisdictions. The Traditional Site-Built ADU remains the primary Orange County rental product. We emphasize efficiency, sustainability, staged resilience, and cost-conscious design — not exaggerated off-grid claims.
Designed specifically for Central Florida's heat and humidity with passive cooling strategies, deep overhangs, and optimized ventilation.
Closed-cell spray foam provides superior thermal resistance, moisture resistance, and structural integrity in the Florida climate.
Mini-split HVAC systems, LED lighting, and energy-conscious appliances keep operating costs low without sacrificing comfort.
Moisture and pest-resistant materials selected for durability and sustainability in Florida's demanding environment.
Who We Are
We bring together two critical disciplines — real estate intelligence and construction expertise — under one roof.
Director of Operations | Client Focused Group | Licensed Realtor
Our goal is to make ADU development accessible, profitable, and stress-free for every homeowner and investor we work with.
Construction Operations Lead | Build Execution & Site Management
Every project gets built right the first time. Permitted, inspected, and built to last in the Florida climate.
Free Course
A practical, no-pressure guide to property eligibility, cost, design, permitting, rental income, and EarthNest-style sustainable upgrades.
Get started
A short note is enough for a first reply. When you're ready for zoning-aware recommendations and model matching, complete the full qualification — it takes a few minutes and helps us prep before we call.
Full property & project qualification →Builder & Partner Program
We're building a network of trusted contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to support our growing project volume in the Orlando / Orange County area.
If you're a builder or trade professional who does quality work, values process, and wants consistent project flow — we want to hear from you.
We're looking for licensed GCs in Central Florida who want a steady pipeline of permitted ADU builds. If you build quality work, we want to talk.
Plumbers, electricians, framers, HVAC — we need reliable subs who understand residential ADU work and Florida code.
We source locally when possible. If you supply lumber, spray foam, insulation, or modular components, let's explore a preferred vendor relationship.