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International Code Council, in collaboration with THIA, have announced a groundbreaking standards development process to create the ICC/THIA Standard 1215 to cover Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy, whether on a foundation or on wheels.

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ICC Announces International Tiny House Provisions

By Alexis Stephens | September 12, 2022

Breaking news! The International Code Council (ICC), in collaboration with the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA), Modular Building Institute (MBI), and the Modular Home Builders Association (MHBA), announces the release of the 2021 International Tiny House Provisions (ITHP). Soon this new innovative resource will provide code officials and tiny home builders easy access to all the applicable codes […]

Amazing Tiny House Zoning Approved in Placer County, CA

By Alexis Stephens | June 17, 2022

Movable Tiny House Zoning Approved for 3 Uses! The good news for acceptance of tiny homes keeps coming! Dan Fitzpatrick, President of the Tiny Home Industry Association, has been working with Placer County, California for the past three years to have them accept movable tiny homes as ADUs. This week, the Board of Supervisors approved […]

Tiny Homes at 2022 Innovative Housing Showcase

By Alexis Stephens | June 15, 2022

THIA Goes to DC for Innovative Housing Showcase Once again, tiny homes made an appearance at the National Mall in Washington DC for the 2022 Innovative Housing Showcase. At this three-day event, open to the public, new building technologies and housing solutions were featured that make housing more innovative, resilient, and affordable for American families. […]

Movable Tiny Homes May Be Built in Compliance with the International Residential Code

By Alexis Stephens | May 26, 2022

Build a Tiny House on Wheels to Residential Standards! The International Code Council (ICC), in collaboration with the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA), has published An Advisory on Tiny House Model Legislation containing simple language that can be embedded into laws for the adoption of residential building codes that permit a Movable Tiny House (MTH) […]

THIA Helps Historic Colorado Tiny Home State Law Pass

By Alexis Stephens | May 17, 2022

Excellent work by THIA’s Dan Fitzpatrick & Byron Fears guiding this historic Colorado Tiny Home State Law! Today was a historic day for the state of Colorado and the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA), marked by the signing of HB22-1242, a bill to regulate the sale and manufacturing of movable tiny homes. The Bill recognizes our […]

Offsite Construction Alliance & Tiny Homes

By Alexis Stephens | May 14, 2022

Offsite Construction One Tiny Home Standards Pathway The Offsite Construction Alliance recently launched to offer in-depth education about all aspects of offsite construction. Importantly, the Offsite Construction Expo created it by partnering with companies from across the industry. THIA is honored to be a partner! Offsite Construction Expo (OSCE) offers focused presentations on the abilities […]

City of Boise Tiny House Pilot Project

By Alexis Stephens | February 11, 2022

Apply to Run Boise’s Tiny House Pilot Project Boise is moving forward with two cutting-edge initiatives for foundation-based accessory dwelling units and movable tiny homes. The Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA) has advised the City of Boise on implementation details for the tiny house pilot project, including multiple placement scenarios. Additionally, THIA will be a […]

UPDATE: Oakland’s Groundbreaking Tiny House Ordinance Approved!

By THIA Contributor | November 17, 2021

Oakland approves cutting-edge tiny house regulations! WOW!! The City of Oakland, California is now tiny home friendly. The Mayor and City Council yesterday approved a sweeping set of ordinances that permit movable tiny homes as not only accessory dwelling units (ADUs), but also as units that can be placed on a city lot by itself […]

Maine Passes 2nd State Law for Movable Tiny Houses

By Alexis Stephens | August 20, 2021

Groundbreaking news: Maine passes second state law for movable tiny houses! Governor Mills signed the trailblazing State Bill LD1530 into law on June 16, 2021-the second state law for tiny houses. In summary, it gives municipalities permission to allow people to live in tiny homes as primary or accessory dwellings. This law puts MTHs on […]

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British Columbia Tiny Homes Report to Aid Regulation Change

By THIA Contributor | June 18, 2021

The BC Housing Research Centre released a long-awaited study on tiny homes. Inside it includes interviews with experts related to the tiny house industry and analyzes opportunities to regulate and support the construction of single tiny houses and villages. It features THIA President Dan Fitzpatrick and THIA Members, including Tiny Healthy Homes Owner/Builder, Ben Garratt. […]

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Davis Tiny Homes Joins THIA

East Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusettes Written by Janet Thome Exciting news! We are welcoming Glenn Davis and Bethany Blackburn, the founder of Davis Tiny Homes, and their amazing team to ...

Rebuilding Green Joins THIA

Self Sustainable Communities Written by Janet Thome We want to welcome and thank Genny Crane, the executive director of Rebuilding Green for becoming a new non-profit member of THIA. About ...

Hearth Homes Co. Joins THIA

Think Modular Homes Reinvented Written by Janet Thome On behalf of THIA, I want to thank and welcome Christina Moe, the founder of Hearth Homes Co. as a new commercial ...

Tiny Building Experts Builder For Colorado Springs Tiny Home Village

Working Fusion At Mill Creek For At-Risk Young Adults Written by Janet Thome Tiny Building Experts has been chosen to build the tiny homes for a new tiny home village ...

Bozemade Tiny Homes Joins THIA

A Residential Construction Company Now Building Tiny Homes Written by Janet Thome We want to welcome David Bozeman as a new commercial member of THIA. David is the founder of ...

Johnny Mathews Trucking Joins THIA

Boat, Mobile, Modular And Park Model Transporter Written by Janet Thome Today we are welcoming Johnny Mathews Trucking as a new commercial member of THIA. Johnny Matthews Trucking is a ...

We Fortify Joins THIA

Working Fusion: Building A Tiny Home Village For At-Risk Young Adults Written by Janet Thome I recently had the great pleasure of speaking with Shelley Jensen, the founder of We ...

Portland City Council Adopts The Residential Infill Project

Landmark Zoning Reforms Will Open Portland Neighborhoods To Less Expensive Housing Types News Article From Portland Gov Landmark zoning reforms will open Portland’s residential neighborhoods to more – and less ...

California’s First Ever Smart Living — Tiny Homes Overlay

Established as Part of a New Vision for California City Entire Press Release Big West Press Release California City, California City Council Meeting August 11th, 2020: 6 PM On Tonight's ...

California City, Ca. Approves Tiny Units On Single-Family Lots

Dan Fitzpatrick, THIA President reports great news from California City, CA Tiny units permitted on single-family lots!! Statement From Dan Fitzpatrick, President Of THIA California City, City Council, approved Tiny Homes ...

Stem Xposure Joins THIA

2020 Tiny Home Experience Global Virtual Design and Construction Camp August 3rd, 2020 through August 7th, 2020 Written by Janet Thome THIA welcomes Robyn Donaldson, the Director of Stem Xposure ...

Kamsack Accepting Proposals For Tiny House Development

Deadline August 31st, 2020 Written by Janet Thome Kamsack recently acquired the titles to 14 separate residential lots, located adjacent to each other, through the tax enforcement process. These properties ...

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Exciting announcement about living legally in Mendocino County, California! 🥳We’re thrilled to share that Mendocino County has officially adopted a new inland zoning law that allows Movable Tiny Homes to be utilized as Primary and Accessory dwelling units! This progressive step opens up new possibilities for sustainable living and community growth in our beautiful region.A heartfelt thank you goes out to THIA President Dan Fitzpatrick for his original language and meetings he held to support this initiative. And to Lindsay Wood, the Tinyhomelady, for their invaluable local support for personally being at each of the meetings and for supporting this initiative. Your dedication to promoting tiny living has truly made a difference!Special recognition is due to Supervisor Ted Williams for championing this initiative and ensuring it reached the agenda. We also extend our gratitude to Planning Director Julia Krog and her dedicated team for their meticulous editing and planning. Your hard work has made this possible, and we appreciate the Planning Commission for their efforts in streamlining the zoning language.So, who’s ready to go tiny in Mendocino County? Embrace a lifestyle that prioritizes simplicity, sustainability, and community!And for those concerned about insurance, rest assured that fire insurance for Tiny Homes ranges from $500 to $2000 per year, and you won't be dropped due to being in the Wilderness Urban Interface (WUI).To learn more about the new Moveable Tiny Home zoning, go to pg 171-172: tinyurl.com/MendocinoMoveableTinyHomesLindsay Wood will be offering permitting and project management services for a fee. Schedule a call to learn more:www.thetinyhomelady.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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