Compact and mobile, Tiny House is attracting more and more French. How does it work? How much does it cost? Can we install one on your land? What steps should be expected? We explain everything to you.
At the same time ecological, economical and full of charm, the Tiny House offers a mobile roof to travelers in search of freedom, without giving up the comfort of a real house. With its 10 m² for the smallest, it reminds of a doll house. But do not be mistaken: everything is optimized to put a living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and even laundry room, in mini version! Malignant alternative to the motorhome or to the mobile home, the Tiny House opens up its doors to you … and could well give you the desires of escape.
Where does Tiny House come from?
It all starts in 2000s in the United States. Starting from a simple observation – we do not necessarily need large spaces to flourish – Jay Shafer, an architect by trade and hedonist at heart, draws and builds the very first Tiny House. More than a new form of habitat, Tiny House then becomes a full way of life. Praised by the nomads from all walks of life, she meets the needs, as well as the desires of freedom with simplicity. Also, its attractive price – from 20,000 euros – makes Tiny House a good way to access the property without giving up its adventure desires.
Despite reduced volumes, Tiny House is nonetheless a functional and pleasant habitat to live. To bring everything into this small space, the manufacturers of Tiny House compete in ingenuity. Arrange the bedroom in the mezzanine, slide the bathroom below, install a kitchen in I along a wall, create storage under the stairs, multiply the modular furniture … In short, the Tiny House invites you to fill up on smart ideas. The most rudimentary nomadic tiny houses allow you to store everything in 8 m2,, Like a small mobile studio. Other larger models, 30 m2 40 m2will rather settle on land like a mini residence and will not be considered Tiny House by legislation.
What is the price of a Tiny House?
The price of Tiny Houses depends above all on the type of mini house you choose, its size, its equipment … for a new Tiny House, it is necessary to count Between 20,000 euros and 80,000 euros. Several options are available to you. If you want to build your home yourself, know that the average raw materials budget is 20,000 euros. You can also choose to build the structure by a professional and take care of carrying out the interior design. THE Baluchon manufacturer thus offers an “out of air outdoor” formula from 40,000 euros. For a Tiny House turnkey and therefore equipped, the prices begin to 65,000 euros.
It is also possible to buy a Used Tiny House in order to reduce the acquisition cost. You will find announcements on the sales sites between individuals but also on specialized sites that bring together holders of mini houses. The prices then vary depending on the size of the Tiny House, its equipment and its general condition.
Can I put a tiny house on my field?
What is the regulation with regard to Tiny Houses? First of all, know that the mini houses are considered to be tiny houses whose width is less than 2.55 m, the height at 4.50 m. Total weight should not exceed 3.5 tonnes either. Beyond this size, it is no longer a Tiny House but an exceptional convoy.
The legislation, with the ALUR law, differentiates the Tiny Houses according to the number of months spent by the inhabitants in the housing. In the case of an occupation of Less than 3 monthsit is possible to install it on private land without authorization. It is then not possible to use it as a home but rather in a second home as is the case of caravans. For an installation as well as a home and an occupation of more than 3 months, it will be necessary to make a Prior urban planning declaration with the town hall. Note that for the Tiny Houses over 20 m2however, it will be necessary to request a building permit.
