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Animas Mountain Vista
Animas Mountain Vista is a 20-lot tiny home community in Durango, Colorado, where owners rent lots for $700 to $800 a month.
Currently full; a waitlist with prequalification is open (November 2026).
Key facts
- Monthly lot rent
- $700-$800 (depending on lot)
- Included in the monthly cost
- Land, Trash and recycling
- Not included
- Water, Sewer, Electricity, Gas, Internet
- How you live there
- Lot lease: Rent a lot, Bring your own home
- Homes allowed
- Tiny house on wheels
- Certification
- Not published. Ask the community.
- Age rule
- No age rule is published.
- Pets
- One cat and one dog per home with prior approval; some breeds may be refused.
- Short-term rentals
- Not allowed. No weekly rentals or VRBOs; some multi-month rentals allowed.
- Size
- 20 lots
Checked against the community's own website on November 11, 2026. How we verify
What is Animas Mountain Vista?
Animas Mountain Vista is a tiny home community that rents lots in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado. Residents bring a home they own and rent the lot. It has 20 lots.
How much is lot rent at Animas Mountain Vista?
Lot rent at Animas Mountain Vista is $700-$800 a month (depending on lot), according to the community website on November 11, 2026. It includes land, trash and recycling. Residents pay separately for water, sewer, electricity, gas, internet.
What homes are allowed at Animas Mountain Vista?
Animas Mountain Vista accepts tiny houses on wheels. Homes must meet city rules and get park approval; lots 20 to 40 ft.
Can you buy or rent a home at Animas Mountain Vista?
Animas Mountain Vista does not sell homes on its website; residents bring their own. It does not advertise monthly home rentals.
What are the rules at Animas Mountain Vista?
- Age: No age rule published
- Pets: One cat and one dog per home with prior approval; some breeds may be refused.
- Short-term rentals: Not allowed. No weekly rentals or VRBOs; some multi-month rentals allowed.
What amenities does Animas Mountain Vista have?
Animas Mountain Vista lists 5 amenities on its website: community garden, gazebo and picnic area, snow removal, extra parking, fiber internet available.
How does Animas Mountain Vista compare with other Colorado communities?
| Measure | Animas Mountain Vista | Colorado communities |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly lot rent | $700-$800 | median $675 (2 publish rent) |
| Takes tiny houses on wheels | Yes | 67% |
| 55+ only | No | 0 of 3 |
All tiny home communities in Colorado
What should you ask Animas Mountain Vista before you move in?
Use these questions on a call or tour. Where the community has published an answer, it is shown; everything else is yours to ask.
- Are lots or homes available now, and how long is the waitlist?Published: Currently full; a waitlist with prequalification is open (November 2026).
- What is the legal basis of the site (RV park, mobile home park, subdivision)? Can I use it as my permanent address?Not published. Ask.
- What does lot rent include, and how much has it gone up in the last three years?Published: Rent includes land, trash and recycling. Increase history is not published.
- Is there a deposit, membership fee or reservation payment, and is it refundable?Not published. Ask.
- Can I sell my home in place if I move?Not published. Ask.
- Which homes are accepted, and is certification required?Published: Tiny house on wheels
- Are there age, children or pet rules?Published: One cat and one dog per home with prior approval; some breeds may be refused.
- Are short-term rentals or sublets allowed?Published: No weekly rentals or VRBOs; some multi-month rentals allowed.
- How is the community run, and can I see the written rules?Not published. Ask.
- What are the sewer, water, internet and backup power arrangements?Not published. Ask.
- Is any part of the site in a flood zone? Are tie-downs required?Not published. Ask.
- Can I talk to current residents before I sign?Not published. Ask.
Tiny home communities near Animas Mountain Vista
- MarLin Village, Bayfield, CO: about 15 miles away, lot rent $650.
- gemenskap Tiny Home Community, Fairplay, CO: about 166 miles away, lot rent not published.
- River Edge Tiny Home Village, Rio Communities, NM: about 195 miles away, lot rent not published.
Sources
- Animas Mountain Vista home page, read November 11, 2026
Facts can change between checks. Confirm rent, rules and availability directly with Animas Mountain Vista. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Tiny Home Communities USA Editorial Team. We have not visited this community; facts come from the sources listed.