Tiny houses

The intent of this section is to ensure that tiny houses as buildings are safe, healthy and durable for their intended use.

If you need information to help understand the building consent exemption for granny flats, see the granny flats exemption guidance.

Tiny house considerations

Learn about key considerations for your tiny house project

Find out about what needs consenting, development contributions and using licensed practitioners to complete the work.

Find out about Schedule 1 exemptions for detached buildings and retrofitting a kitchen and or bathroom.

Find out about how the Building Code applies to the installation of sanitary features.

Learn more about our determinations process, previous determinations on tiny houses and requirements for different trailers types.

Read the guidance to learn more about the rules that apply to tiny houses and what requirements need to be considered before building a tiny house.