If I wanted to locate a mini home on private land, how much will that cost?
The decision to locate a mini home on private land brings a lot of variables into the mix. Each variable can provide an advantage or could incur an added cost. Here is an example:
Approximate Costs for Developing a Parcel of Land for a Mini Home:
COST OF LAND: $20,000 – $40,000
TAXES: 1.5% of purchase price of land
LAND CLEARING & ENTRANCE ROAD: $8,000 (up to 100ft of driveway, including culvert)
HOME SITE PAD PREPARATION: $3,500
WATER SUPPLY (WELL): $5,000 – $8,000
SEPTIC FIELD: $15,000 – $20,000
ELECTRIC (POLE INSTALLATION): (1st 125ft of line is free) additional poles can range from $800 – $1,500 each, pending site visit by NSP planner
LANDSCAPING: $5,000
LEGAL FEES: $500 – $1,500
POTENTIAL REBATES? (GOV’T) up to $1,500 PST rebate + 36% GST rebate
OTHER FEES (MAY OR MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE):
SURVEYOR’S FEES $1,000 – $2,000
APPRAISAL FEES $250 – $350
PERMITS (blasting, occupancy, etc) anywhere from $500 – $5,000
UTILITY SERVICE CONNECTIONS $100 – $500



