Last updated: 15 January 2026
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.
Tiny houses – Guidance for The Building Act 2004 [PDF 1.7MB]
Tiny homes information from Waka Kotahi - nzta.govg.nz
This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people:
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