Puget Sound / Mount Rainier Foothills
Orting · Pierce County · Soldiers Home campus
Orting Veterans Village
Orting Veterans Village is a master-planned tiny home neighborhood of 35 foundation cottages on the historic, park-like campus of the Washington Soldiers Home. Developed by New Horizon Communities (formerly Panza) in partnership with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, the village pairs independent micro-housing with wrap-around VA case management, a central community building, communal kitchen, and gardens—offering long-term housing security and camaraderie for military veterans beneath Mount Rainier foothills views.
Placement intelligence
Park specs & operating terms
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Quick-glance park specs
| Technical Parameter | Requirement / Status |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 30 amp service per cottage with all-inclusive utility bundle—electricity and heating covered in subsidized rent. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Municipal city water and municipal public sewer on the Washington Soldiers Home campus. |
| Build Certifications | 35 modular cottages on permanent foundations—Washington State Building Code and IRC Appendix AQ compliant. |
| Pet Constraints | One pet max, 50 lb limit. Service and emotional support animals fully integrated under ADA guidelines; community compliance rules apply. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent benchmarks
Income-subsidized via HUD-VASH vouchers and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)—confirm current resident contribution with case management.
Utility inclusions
All-inclusive subsidized rent covers water, sewer, electricity, heating, garbage, laundry facilities, and community Wi‑Fi.
Lease mechanics
No application fee. Security deposit handled via dedicated veteran housing voucher allocations. Must qualify under VA / HUD-VASH criteria—confirm waitlist and referral process with on-site staff.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
35 individual foundation cottages—operator-built inventory only; BYO THOWs not accepted.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Community aesthetic review enforced across tree-lined Soldiers Home campus layout—replicated Quixote Village design standards.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
EarthNest-aligned buyers should confirm closed-loop systems against recorded park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Municipal sewer required—composting and greywater not permitted on standard cottages.
Off-grid adaptations
High-speed broadband and community Wi‑Fi on site; confirm any solar add-ons with campus management.
Site edibles & gardens
Central community garden plots and outdoor BBQ/picnic pavilion—community-managed growing spaces.
Media & site documentation
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Planning land you own in Pierce County?
Orting Veterans Village is veteran permanent supportive housing—not a market THOW land-lease or a Pierce County backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing housing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
35 individual modular cottages on permanent foundations—Washington State Building Code / IRC Appendix AQ compliant. Income-subsidized rent via HUD-VASH vouchers and SSVF; all-inclusive framework covers utilities, heating, laundry, and community Wi‑Fi.
Permanent supportive housing for qualifying veterans—full-time, year-round occupancy. Placements through VA / HUD-VASH and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) criteria—not open-market pad leases. On-site VA case managers and dedicated veteran housing voucher allocations.
Ownership models surfaced
Key amenities
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- Pet-friendly
- Community garden
- Clubhouse
- Cowork / shared workspace
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Veterans must qualify under VA / HUD-VASH supportive housing criteria—confirm referral pathways with on-site case management. One pet max under 50 lbs; service and emotional support animals accommodated under ADA. Not a BYO THOW land-lease or vacation rental destination.
Operators evolve rules—triple-check recorded covenants, county interpretations, HOA restrictions, occupancy certificates, and insurance binders aligned to your exact structure classification.