Ojai to Get 5 New Affordable Tiny Homes

Habitat for Humanity plans small-scale development to expand homeownership opportunities in Ventura County

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:33pm

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Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County (Habitat Ventura) is preparing to break ground on the Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project in Ojai, which will deliver five new affordable tiny homes designed to meet the needs of the local community while preserving the character of the neighborhood. The development will include two tiny home duplexes and one single-family tiny home, creating a total of five affordable homeownership opportunities for local families.

Why it matters

The Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project reflects Habitat Ventura's ongoing efforts to address the region's housing affordability crisis through innovative design, strong partnerships, and community engagement. The small-scale development aims to provide long-term housing stability for families who are priced out of the traditional housing market in Ojai.

The details

The Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project will include two thoughtfully designed tiny home duplexes and one single-family tiny home, creating a total of five affordable homeownership opportunities. Prospective homebuyers will partner with Habitat Ventura by contributing 'sweat equity', helping to build their own home or the homes of others in the program. This hands-on approach fosters pride of ownership and builds community connections.

  • Habitat Ventura plans to break ground on the Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project in the summer of 2026.
  • The development is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026.

The players

Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County

A locally run and locally funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that has partnered with individuals and families to build over 77 homes and repair over 305 in Ventura County for more than 40 years.

Darcy Taylor

The CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County.

RRM Design Group

The design firm that partnered with Habitat Ventura on the Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project.

City of Ojai

The local government that partnered with Habitat Ventura on the Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project.

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What they’re saying

“We're proving that affordable homeownership doesn't require massive developments. These five tiny homes will create real opportunities for Ojai families who work here, contribute here, but have been priced out of living here. That's exactly the kind of targeted, community-centered approach Ventura County needs right now.”

— Darcy Taylor, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County

What’s next

Additional details on eligibility and how to apply for the Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project will be shared as the groundbreaking approaches in the summer of 2026.

The takeaway

Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is taking an innovative, community-focused approach to addressing the region's housing affordability crisis by developing a small-scale tiny home project in Ojai that will provide long-term housing stability for local families priced out of the traditional housing market.