Cornerstone Tiny Homes: Florida's Premier Small Footprint Home Builder
Cornerstone Tiny Homes is a licensed, full-service design/build contractor based in Longwood, FL, just outside of Orlando. As a family-run business founded in 2014, they specialize in Florida Building Code compliant tiny houses that can be placed on permanent foundations or built as wheeled RVs. Their homes are crafted for customers across Florida, the Southeast, and the broader United States.
With decades of experience in home construction and engineering, the Cornerstone team ensures that every small footprint home is of the highest quality and structurally sound. They use top-of-the-line building products and materials, combined with the craftsmanship that has become their hallmark. Foundation homes meet Florida's strict building codes, while tiny homes on wheels can travel anywhere in the country.
Versatile Tiny Home Solutions for a Variety of Needs
Tiny home living is a growing phenomenon across Florida and the nation. Cornerstone builds custom tiny homes for a wide range of purposes, including:
- Primary residences
- Rental investment properties, including short-term rentals
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Mother-in-law suites and in-law suite arrangements
- Backyard cottages and backyard villas
- Home offices and studios
For those seeking an accessory dwelling unit builder or a granny flat builder in Florida, Cornerstone offers a compelling solution. Their small footprint homes can serve as detached ADUs or in-law suites, providing flexible living arrangements on existing properties. Whether someone is looking for a backyard cottage builder or simply wants to add a Casita to their property, Cornerstone's expertise in small footprint construction makes them a strong candidate for the job.
Their floor plan offerings range in size from 360 to 720+ square feet, all of which can be customized to suit specific needs and design preferences. Foundation homes are priced starting at $91,000, making homeownership more accessible than ever.
Financing is also available for qualified buyers. Foundation homes can be financed through a traditional 30-year mortgage, while tiny homes on wheels are financed using an RV loan — giving customers flexible pathways to ownership.
The Team Behind Cornerstone Tiny Homes
Cornerstone was founded by husband-and-wife team Brett and Kim Hiltbrand. Brett is a Florida state-licensed General Contractor with over 30 years of home building experience across the Midwest, Florida, and the Bahamas. He has built hundreds of homes ranging from Habitat for Humanity houses to 10,000+ square foot custom residences. Kim is a talented designer who guides clients through materials, product, and finish selections, working closely with each customer to create a personalized living environment that fits both their lifestyle and budget.
The broader Cornerstone team includes Jared Kelley, an experienced Project Manager with nearly two decades of residential construction experience, including high-end beachfront and multi-million-dollar homes. His expertise spans every facet of construction, including mold remediation. Leslie Raines handles sales, marketing, tours, purchasing, and logistics, ensuring clients have a smooth and informed experience from the very first visit.
Together, the Cornerstone team is guided by core values of quality, integrity, service, teamwork, passion, and community. Their mission is to make the American Dream of homeownership accessible to more people by delivering high-quality small footprint homes at an attainable price point — helping individuals break free from the cycle of renting and build real equity in a home of their own.
