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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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Smithville, Texas Wants Public Comment On Tiny Homes

Call To Action : Should Smithville Adopt Appendix Q? Smithville, Texas- Has put out the call for public comment on tiny homes and are requesting interested parties to fill out ...

Minnesota Tiny Home News

Minnesota Tiny Home News City Council Approves Zoning Changes To Make Building Tiny Homes Easier Oct. 29th, 2019 DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City leaders are hoping to expand the use ...

California Tiny House

Written By Janet Thome California Tiny House- Custom builder California Tiny House-Owned and operated by father and son, Pat And Nick Mosley. They have additional family members that bring their ...

Maryland Tiny Home News

Maryland Tiny Home News Tiny houses, huge opportunity: Baltimore’s Civic Works trains young adults in construction Sept. 10th, 2019 This tiny house is the latest addition to the nonprofit’s “Tiny ...

Alabama Tiny Home News

Alabama Tiny Home News AHS class plans to sell newly built Tiny House Nov 18th, 2019 Auburn High School took on a life-size endeavor that usually requires a team of ...

Vermont Tiny Home News

Vermont Tiny Home News Can tiny homes help solve a big problem? Jan. 14th, 2020 BARRE CITY, Vt. (WCAX) Solving the homeless problem is complex. It involves creative solutions from ...

Arkansas Tiny Home News

Rogers City Planners Propose New Zoning for Tiny Homes Sept. 20th, 2019 Growing interest in tiny homes is spurring regional city planners in Northwest Arkansas to create new development codes ...

Canada Tiny Home News

Canada Tiny Home News Homeless Veterans Move Into Village of Tiny Homes to Get Back on Their Feet Just in Time for Christmas Dec. 26th, 2019 A collaborative effort in ...

Virginia Tiny Home News

Virginia Tiny Home News Virginia Update On Appendix Q: Dec. 16th, 2019 Public Meeting: The Board is scheduled to take action on the proposed regulations on December 16, this includes ...

Global Tiny Home News

Global Tiny Home News MUJI Debuts Latest Minimal Tiny Home Dec. 13th, 2019 Japanese homegoods brand MUJI recently announced its latest architectural feat, a tiny home named Yō no Ie ...

Kansas Tiny Home News

Kansas Tiny Home News Ness City Tiny House Project Greatly Impacting Small Schools Oct. 25th, 2019 NESS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Under the watchful eyes of their teachers, students drilled ...

Missouri Tiny Home News

Missouri Tiny Home News NEMO organization provides tiny homes for homeless Sept. 19th, 2019 Anabel, MO — A northeast Missouri organization is partnering with area churches to build tiny homes ...

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Deadline to join the committee is 8/31 - open to all tiny home stakeholders! See details below 👇Why Building Standards Development with ICC is Critical for the Tiny Home Industry:Many of you have been curious about why THIA's collaboration with ICC (International Code Council) in developing tiny home building standards is so crucial for the tiny home industry. Let's shed some light on this topic!Implementing building code standards, it's a two-step process:📜 Step 1: Development and PublicationThe building standards are first developed by the ICC Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMTH) and then officially published. This ensures that the standards are comprehensive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the tiny home community.🏗️ Step 2: Adoption by States and MunicipalitiesThe second step involves adopting these published codes by states and various local municipalities. For the building standards to become applicable and enforceable, they need to be accepted and integrated into local building codes which are ICC "I code" based.💼 The Role of ICC Codes:ICC codes are the gold standard for building codes, providing the basis for building standards in all 50 states, 5 US Territories, numerous other countries, and most local municipalities. By partnering with ICC, THIA (Tiny Home Industry Association) ensures that the standards developed and published by the IS-OSMTH Committee have a high probability of being adopted by states for practical use.🔍 Transparency Matters: The ICC takes pride in an open and transparent standards development process. Every committee meeting is accessible to the public, fostering inclusivity. Anyone interested can participate and even become part of work groups created by the committee.🤝 Join the Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee:If you're passionate about shaping the future of the tiny home industry and want to play a vital role in this monumental project, we invite you to become a member of the IS-OSMTH Committee.📅 Application Deadline: August 31, 2023🔗 Join the committee through the ICC's online Committee Application page: www.iccsafe.org/membership/councils-committees/icc-committee-application/By being part of this Committee, you'll have the opportunity to influence the standards that will govern the tiny home industry, ensuring safe, sustainable, and innovative living spaces for years to come. ... See MoreSee Less

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