Star Valley
Etna · Lincoln County
The Etna Shire
Situated just 46 miles south of Jackson Hole, The Etna Shire is an established residential pocket focused entirely on high-quality, indoor-manufactured smaller housing. Designed to withstand severe alpine winters, the community requires heavy-duty winter weather skirting and structural insulation, offering residents a rock-solid, deeply connected neighborhood dynamic in one of Wyoming's most beautiful valleys.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Individual pedestals with 50 amp and 100 amp electrical hookups per pad. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Shared well water with on-site septic systems per lot. |
| Build Certifications | Heavy snow-load-rated THOWs and modular cottages with on-site aesthetic review enforced. |
| Pet Constraints | Pets allowed—maximum two per household, 80 lb weight limit. Aggressive breeds restricted. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
~
$450/mo
lot lease (2026).
From ~$450/mo lot lease .
Turn-key & purchase benchmarks
Benchmark
$40
application fee
Utility inclusions
Water, sewer, electricity, and fiber internet billed separately—fiber available on-site.
Lease mechanics
application fee. One-month security deposit. Verified income at 3× monthly lot rent required.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Heavy-duty winter weather skirting and structural insulation required—confirm pad specs with management.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
On-site aesthetic review enforced for placed units and winter skirting.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Septic per lot—composting not documented as primary waste solution.
Off-grid adaptations
Fiber internet available; grid-tied electric standard.
Site edibles & gardens
Eco-living neighborhood dynamic with Star Valley views; confirm gardening rules with HOA.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Lincoln County?
The Etna Shire is a pad-lease mountain neighborhood—not the same as owning a Lincoln County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Heavy snow-load-rated land-lease neighborhood for THOWs and modular cottages with dedicated storage sheds, deep winter snow clearing, and sweeping Star Valley views 46 miles south of Jackson Hole.
Full-time year-round land-lease from ~$450/mo (2026). $40 application fee; one-month deposit; income verified at 3× monthly lot rent. Utilities billed separately.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- RV-style hookups
Stewardship disclosures
Full-time THOW and modular cottage land-lease with on-site aesthetic review. Pets allowed—max two per household, 80 lb limit; aggressive breeds restricted.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.