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RE: Are Tiny Homes Really All That Feasible?
It seems like there would be people who would be willing to allow someone to place a tiny home on their property (near their own home perhaps) and charge a rental fee for the land and utilities. I understand that there are zoning restrictions but tiny homes aren't much larger than many outdoor sheds that already have utilities running to some of them without requiring special permits.
I personally would be willing to let someone do exactly that on my 1.5 acres and I just wouldn't ask the local municipality for their permission. I would assume others might do the same.
Yes but I would want to not be reported for that. I hadn't thought of that idea myself so thank you for pointing it out. I just fear neighbors or people reporting it. But worth looking into for sure. :) Thanks again. I will add this to my list of stuff to research. ^_^
Another thing is the rental fee would need to be not too expensive since one of the main goals with a tiny home is saving money. I wonder how much people would charge for that? :)
Zoning is definitely my main fear. Zoning laws are definitely actively trying to make it hard for tiny home people.
If you get reported, you may end up having to move the home eventually. It usually takes a long time to finalize those types of actions. But most people in the south won't report you. Not unless your home creates a problem or is an eyesore.
Hey Laura, the zoning thing can be a problem. In a lot of places however, I think you can get away with it just fine. Having good relationships with your neighbors is probably pretty key.
Yeah I just need to learn more about it and try to find out where I could maybe go...tons of places won't let your tiny home anywhere near regular homes due to property values being affected. I have a lot more to research. I know it has been done before and is possible but not sure it is ideal for a person like me who needs to be close to a city due to medical appts. We will see! I am looking for documentaries. :)