Thinking about building and living in a tiny house?
What are the rules when it comes to building a tiny house in Tauranga?
The rules that will apply to your tiny house depend on where you intend to locate it and how you intend to use it. There are four pieces of legislation that you need to consider when planning your tiny house:
Can a tiny house be built anywhere in Tauranga? Do I need a consent?
To help answer these questions, please check out the Tauranga Tiny House Guidelines for more information, including:
- The different types of tiny houses,
- Whether they’re permanent or temporary tiny houses,
- Consent requirements, and
- What’s involved if you decide to move your tiny house.
Tauranga Tiny House Guidance (1.7mb pdf)
What’s the first thing you need to do before starting a tiny house build?
If you’re thinking of building a tiny house, the first thing you should do is contact Council.
We’re here to help you – info@tauranga.govt.nz or phone 07 577 7000.