Can you build on land or a lot we already own?
Yes, we can build on your land or lot. Verify if your location is within our service area by viewing our map of build areas for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. You can schedule a free homesite evaluation to assess the buildability of your land before moving forward.
Do I need to own land before I start the building process?
Not at all! In fact, choosing your builder early in the process can save you time and money.
Our New Home Advisors partner with trusted real estate professionals to help you find the perfect property. Involving us in your land search ensures that you avoid land with costly site preparation or challenging conditions—such as steep slopes or wetlands—that could complicate your build.
How do I find land to build on?
You can explore available land through real estate websites or by working with a local Realtor.
Our New Home Advisors are also here to help — whether it’s connecting you with a trusted Realtor, guiding your search, or providing expert lot assessments to ensure the property is suitable for building before you buy..
This blog post breaks down how to choose the right land for your needs.
What is a site evaluation, and how do I schedule one?
Our New Home Advisor can perform a free preliminary site evaluation to help determine if your land is suitable for building a home. Once you've chosen Simplicity as your builder and signed a Pre-Construction contract, our team will conduct a comprehensive due diligence review, inspecting factors such as topography, drainage, tree removal, accessibility, etc. We'll highlight challenges, opportunities, and offer guidance for your project. This service provides valuable insights, resolves potential issues early, and ensures accurate cost and timeline estimates. Contact us to schedule your free site evaluation and start planning your new home with confidence.
Do I need to prepare my land before construction?
When you choose Simplicity's Turn-Key Solution, we coordinate and manage all land preparation before construction begins. For Non-Turn-Key customers, land preparation will be your responsibility before the start of construction. Click here to learn more about our Turn-Key Solution.
What is the cost of the site evaluation?
We offer a FREE homesite evaluation to help you start your building process on the right track. If you own land or are considering properties, we're happy to evaluate your site and discuss your options. Since not all land is the same, having one of our New Home Advisors assess your land early can help you avoid challenges that could add thousands to site prep costs. It's also a great way to plan your budget.
Do you assist with obtaining building permits?
When you build with Simplicity, our permit team takes care of submitting and tracking your building permit packet for you. Land Use Permits and Items outside of "the structure" that require permitting, such as, but not limited to, septic, well, fire zones, wetland delineation, flood plain, special utility requirements, road approach, are homeowners' responsibility, to prepare and submit unless outlined in the construction contract.
Tips from our experts: If the lot/land is zoned anything other than R - Residential such as C, E, EFU, F, S, WR, O, M, RH, or P, these zoning types mean there could be additional land use requirements or land use permits before the property will be approved and deemed buildable. If you encounter any of these zoning types, it's easy to obtain more information by contacting or emailing the local planning department. Just mention the zoning type, and they can quickly explain the property land use requirements.
