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Mission

We believe that affordable housing and good design can, and should, coexist. At TightLines, our mission is to provide quality house designs that fit a more modest budget.

The TightLines collection of homes is a cut above conventional affordable housing. TightLines houses deliver curb appeal, environmental sensitivity and livability in an efficient and affordable footprint.

TightLines plans are in-stock and ready-to-build; from individual houses to full neighborhoods with well designed streetscapes.

"These are just really great little houses." - Cliff Zinner, RD Construction


Design Philosophy

True to our belief that affordable housing and good design can coexist, the first priority of the TightLines team is high quality design.
 
Several core principals guide the development of the TightLines collection:
  • TightLines homes are built around the basic necessities for comfortable living. Our streamlined designs offer just what families need, with no wasted space. TightLines homes are efficient to build and affordable to maintain.
  • We understand how families spend their time at home. TightLines houses are built around open and comfortable shared spaces that facilitate the flow of family life. Our homes do the work, so people can live.
  • TightLines homes are designed to accommodate the furnishings and amenities that today’s families desire. We’ve thought it out, and maximized efficient design with real life in mind.



Standard Features

Every TightLines design offers a minimum standard set of features that we consider the basic formula for big living in a small house:
  • Spacious Front Porch
  • Two Exterior Entrances (front, plus side or rear)
  • Living Room with minimum two window walls
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen that opens to Living Areas
  • Minimum 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths
  • Minimum Bedroom size of 100 square feet
  • Master Suite including private bathroom
  • Exterior Utility Closet
  • Washer/Dryer Hook-ups
  • Coat Closet