Tiny house planning guide
Planning a Tiny House
Prepare the questions needed to compare a model with your site and intended use. Our site is in preparation and no models are available to order. This is not a planning approval, design certification or installation instruction.
Define the proposed site and use
Record the property, proposed location and how you intend to use the tiny house. Take those details and the exact model information to your local council and relevant qualified advisers to establish what needs to be checked before purchase.
Resolve the requirements for your particular proposal rather than assuming another property's outcome applies. Keep a record of the advice, documents and outstanding conditions; a supplier's marketing description is not a site-specific assessment.
Review tiny house floor plans and the supplied package
Request dimensioned plans showing the layout, internal heights, openings and the position of fixtures and appliances. Check the space you would actually use and how the configuration suits your needs.
Clarify whether the price covers a completed unit, shell, kit or modules. Obtain an itemised inclusions list and identify work still needed after delivery. Confirm the model-specific construction, installation and maintenance documents available for qualified review.
Check tiny house delivery access and services
Provide the proposed delivery address and access details when seeking a transport assessment. Confirm package dimensions and weights, the unloading method, any lifting equipment and who is responsible for moving and placing the unit or components.
Have the proposed site preparation, supports and electricity, water and wastewater arrangements assessed by the appropriate qualified people. If considering off-grid equipment, request the exact system specifications and inclusions; the label alone does not confirm suitability for your proposed use.
Build a complete tiny house purchase checklist
- Identify the exact model, configuration, measured plans and supplied components.
- Resolve site-specific requirements with the appropriate authorities and qualified advisers.
- Obtain documented product specifications and the evidence needed for independent review.
- Confirm destination-specific transport, unloading, placement and installation responsibilities.
- Budget for excluded work, service connections and equipment, not just the advertised unit.
- Review the written delivery scope, warranty, returns and after-sale support arrangements.
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