Thonotosassa, Florida ยท Buy home, lease land
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village in Thonotosassa, Florida, sells and rents ESCAPE-built tiny homes on leased lots; both phases are sold out.
Phase 1 and The Oaks (the second phase) are sold out; resales appear on the available units page and a wait list is open by email (November 2026).
Key facts
- Monthly lot rent
- Not published. Ask the community.
- Included in the monthly cost
- Water, Sewer, Garbage and recycling, Private decks, Landscaping, Gated security, Parking
- Not included
- Power, Internet or cable, Propane
- How you live there
- Buy home, lease land: Buy a home, Rent a home
- Homes allowed
- Community's own homes only
- Certification
- Not published. Ask the community.
- Age rule
- Families, couples, seniors and singles welcome; owners and renters must be 18+.
- Pets
- Owners may keep one small pet per unit; renters may not have pets.
- Short-term rentals
- Not allowed
- Minimum stay
- 9 to 12 month rental agreements
- Size
- Not published. Ask the community.
Checked against the community's own website on November 11, 2026. Lot rent varies by site and is not published. How we verify
What is ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village?
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village is a tiny home community where residents buy a home and lease the land in Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County, Florida, run by ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village. Residents can buy a home and rent a home.
How much is lot rent at ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village?
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village does not publish its lot rent. Ask the community for the current rate and what it includes before you join a waitlist. It includes water, sewer, garbage and recycling, private decks, landscaping, gated security, parking. Residents pay separately for power, internet or cable, propane.
What homes are allowed at ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village?
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village accepts only homes sold through the community. Only ESCAPE units built for these lots; you cannot bring your own home or RV.
Can you buy or rent a home at ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village?
Yes, ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village sells homes; you own the home and lease the land. It also rents homes (9 to 12 month rental agreements).
What are the rules at ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village?
- Age: No age rule published. Families, couples, seniors and singles welcome; owners and renters must be 18+.
- Pets: Owners may keep one small pet per unit; renters may not have pets.
- Short-term rentals: Not allowed
- Minimum stay: 9 to 12 month rental agreements
What amenities does ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village have?
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village lists 4 amenities on its website: gated access, private decks, landscaping maintenance, walkable grocery, restaurants and gym.
How does ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village compare with other Florida communities?
| Measure | ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village | Florida communities |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly lot rent | Not published | median $625 (1 publish rent) |
| Takes tiny houses on wheels | No | 67% |
| 55+ only | No | 0 of 3 |
All tiny home communities in Florida
What should you ask ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village 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: Phase 1 and The Oaks (the second phase) are sold out; resales appear on the available units page and a wait list is open by email (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 water, sewer, garbage and recycling, private decks, landscaping, gated security, parking. 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: Community's own homes only
- Are there age, children or pet rules?Published: Owners may keep one small pet per unit; renters may not have pets.
- Are short-term rentals or sublets allowed?Not published. Ask.
- 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 ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village
- Circle Pond Tiny Community, Ruskin, FL: about 23 miles away, lot rent from $625.
- Peacewind, Cocoa, FL: about 96 miles away, lot rent not published.
- Savannah Acres, Girard, GA: about 347 miles away, lot rent not published.
Sources
- ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village home page and FAQ, read November 11, 2026
Facts can change between checks. Confirm rent, rules and availability directly with ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village. 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.