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Let's talk Tiny Homes

1/29/2020

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Tiny Homes (aka Accessory Dwelling Units) are becoming more and more popular among those looking to downsize and those looking to say farewell to the idea of a 30 year mortgage.  
Typically homes under 400 square feet are considered "tiny" and are required to be on a foundation to be considered an ADU.  Tiny Homes on foundations fall under the same building codes as single family homes.  The Minnesota Building Codes regulate and define a Dwelling as "A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation."  

Thinking of pursuing the Tiny Home dream?  What should you do first?  Here's a good place to start:
  1. Call your local planning or zoning department and check if there are any ordinances that would hinder your Tiny Home success.
  2. Obtain a building permit (if needed) and make sure you know what requirements you're responsible to ensure are included in your Tiny Home structure.
  3. Get creative!  Pinterest, Pinterest, Pinterest!!!
  4. Do your homework.  Find a portable building manufacturer and do your research.  Check reviews and references.  Ask questions about how they build their buildings.  Know what kind of building practices they perform.  What kind of warranty do they offer?  Does their product meet the MN building and snow load codes?  What sort of time-frame will it take to complete your project?  Ask them if there's anything you've missed for your Tiny Home.  They know what they've done in the past and what they should be doing to your project.  
  5. Put pencil to paper and draft a layout.  How many bedrooms do you need?  How much cupboard space is necessary for your family size?  What height do you want your kitchen windows in comparison to your living room or bedroom windows?  Where will you want light switches?   Overhead lights?  What layout is best to provide privacy to all occupants?  Thinking of having a bedroom in a loft?  Be sure to add a window adequate enough to be used as a fire escape.
  6. Electrical.  Be sure your electrician is capable and qualified.  
  7. Be patient in the process.  Typically you're going to be purchasing a shell and will have interior work to be completed.  Enjoy the process.  Join a Facebook group of like-minded Tiny Home hopefuls (they will provide information of things you may have not even considered!).  Take LOTS of pictures of your progress, trust me, you'll be happy to look back at how far you've come.
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