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Payments & Financing


This page provides a general overview of payment options, financing availability, and build policies for custom Blackbird Tiny Home projects. All details are reviewed during a one-on-one build consultation and outlined fully in the build agreement prior to the start of any work.


Getting Started


Build Consultation


  • Consultation fee: $199. A one-hour build consultation is required before moving forward with a custom build.
    Used to review goals, budget, timelines, and build feasibility
     
  • Credited toward your build if you move forward with a signed contract
     

Build Deposit & Scheduling


  • Build contract agreement must be reviewed and signed
  • A 50% deposit of the total build cost is required to:
    • Begin active build work
    • Secure your build slot in our schedule
       

Payments made prior to reaching the 50% mark are applied to your build; however, construction does not begin until the 50% threshold has been met.

The remaining balance must be paid in full prior to delivery or release of the completed bus.


Payment Methods


We offer multiple payment options to provide flexibility while keeping build pricing fair and transparent.


Accepted Payment Methods


  • ACH / bank transfer (no processing fee)
  • Credit and debit cards (processed through our website)
     

Processing Fees


  • ACH payments: No fee
  • Credit & debit card payments: A 2.9% processing fee applies
     

Processing fees are passed through to the client and apply to each transaction.


In-House Build Payment Plans


For qualifying clients, we offer a limited in-house build payment plan. This option allows clients to make progress toward their build over time rather than waiting to pay the full amount upfront.

  • In-house payment plans still require 50% of the total build cost before active construction begins
     
  • Payments may be made monthly, with the option to make additional or larger payments at any time
     
  • Build progress and scheduling are tied to payment milestones
     
  • The full balance must be paid prior to delivery
     

This is not traditional lending and does not involve third-party financing.


Administrative Fee


In-house payment plans include a one-time administrative fee to cover extended project management, scheduling, and payment processing. Details are discussed during the build consultation.


Taxes & Fees


  • DMV taxes, registration fees, and related costs are not included
  • DMV fees vary by location and are the responsibility of the client
     

Delivery & Pickup


Pickup


Clients may pick up their completed bus in our home city.
Pickup assistance from a local airport or bus depot  is available by arrangement.

Any travel costs associated with pickup are the responsibility of the client.


Delivery


Delivery options are available for an additional fee and may include:

  • Blackbird driving the completed bus to your location
  • Coordinating third-party transport
     

Delivery options and costs are discussed during the consultation and confirmed prior to completion.


Cancellations & Project Changes (Overview)


Due to the custom nature of our builds, deposits and payments are generally non-refundable once work has begun. Limited cancellation options may be available early in the process.

Specific cancellation terms, non-payment policies, and project abandonment conditions are outlined in the build agreement provided prior to the start of any work.


Next Steps


Payment options, financing eligibility, timelines, and delivery details are reviewed during a one-on-one build consultation to ensure expectations are aligned before moving forward.



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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at victoria@builtbyblackbird.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Here at Blackbird we can build you any size school bus or shuttle bus conversion that might fit your needs from 4 window up to 15.


Yes, we offer custom build consults and consulting services for those looking for help building their own bus. 


Blackbird can supply the bus or we can build out a bus you have already purchased. 


Please see our pricing page for a full break down of what is included in a base build out.  


Once your build time slot has begun average builds, depending on size, take 8-16 weeks. 


Yes! Blackbird built buses are built for full time living off grid. Please see our pricing page base build description to learn more about what is included. 


Please see our payments & financing page. 


Blackbird in located outside of Corning, NY. We offer pickup at our local airport or bus depot free or delivery options are available as well for a fee. We can typically delivery anywhere within the US. Please discuss your needs with us. 


After consulting we send a build contract and deposit pay link. After contract is signed and deposit is made your build slot in our schedule is secured. 


Deposit on custom builds are 50% down of your total with the remaining due  at delivery. 


Blackbird in located outside of Corning, NY. We offer pickup at our local airport or bus depot free or delivery options are available as well for a fee. We can typically delivery anywhere without the US. Please discuss your needs with us. 


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