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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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) …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Hmmm Who's interested in creating July 18th (Aka Dan Fitzpatrick's Birthday) as National Tiny Home Day?Well, it involves several steps and may require collaboration with various organizations and officials. Here's a general outline of the process:Concept Development: Clearly define the purpose and significance of the National Tiny Homes Day. Determine what date you want to propose and why that date is meaningful.Research: Check existing calendars and registries of national days to ensure your proposed day does not conflict with another observance.Create a Proposal: Draft a formal proposal that outlines the importance of tiny homes and the benefits of establishing a national day. This proposal should include:-The proposed date and its significance-The purpose and goals of the day-The potential benefits to communities and stakeholders-Any supporting data or testimonialsFind a Sponsor: Identify a sponsor, such as a non-profit organization, a company involved in the tiny home industry, or a public figure, who can help advocate for the national day.Petition and Gather Support: Create a petition to gather signatures from individuals who support the establishment of the national day. Use online platforms, social media, and events to raise awareness and gather support.Submit to Relevant Authorities:Congress: For an official national day recognized by the U.S. government, you may need to work with a member of Congress to introduce a resolution.National Day Calendar: Submit your proposal to organizations like the National Day Calendar (nationaldaycalendar.com), which manages and recognizes unofficial national days.Promotion and Advocacy: Use media, social media, and public relations campaigns to promote the day and raise awareness. Partner with influencers, bloggers, and organizations to spread the word.Host Events: Plan events and activities to celebrate the first observance of the day, such as tiny home tours, workshops, and community gatherings.Follow-Up: Continue promoting the day annually to ensure it gains traction and becomes widely recognized.By following these steps, you can work towards establishing a National Tiny Homes Day that celebrates and promotes the tiny home movement. ... See MoreSee Less

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If anyone is interested in watching a Special meeting of the Planning Commission of Mendocino County discuss Movable Tiny Homes click below.Please click the link below to join the webinar: mendocinocounty.zoom.us/j/82697024077Webinar ID: 826 9702 4077Meetings are live-streamed and available for viewing on the MendocinoCounty YouTube page, at www.youtube.com/MendocinoCountyVideoHere is the agenda www.mendocinocounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/65500/638563703189200000 ... See MoreSee Less

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Please take a moment to celebrate a great leader in our industry... Dan Fitzpatrick turns 75 today !!Thank you Dan for crafting the original language back when you got the City of Fresno to say yes to Movable Tiny Homes and all the jurisdictions and states who that have leveraged this language since to grow our industry.Have the best day ever and many more trips around the sun to come! Watch Dan's 75th Birthday video here.youtu.be/XdueAkd5C2APS We also want to initiate July 18th to be the National Tiny Home Day...look for the next post about the steps involved in actually making this a reality...we need a member of Congress. ... See MoreSee Less

Happy 75th Birthday Dan Fitzpatrick

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This video celebrates Dan Fitzpatrick's 75 trip around the sun and thanks him for his dedication to legalizing Movable Tiny Homes/Tiny Homes on Wheels in jur...

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