It’s no secret that tiny houses are growing in popularity across the U.S. Not only can owners of tiny homes simplify their lives by reducing possessions and space, but they also tend to pay less for mortgages, utilities, and other costs.
Still, zoning laws can make it hard for average Americans to find sites for their pint-sized properties. These guidelines affect the dimensional requirements for various types of buildings.
«I think that originally those laws were there to protect people, and then they grew to be more about keeping the neighborhoods standard and keeping property values high,» said Elaine Walker, founder of the American Tiny House Association. «But I think we’re seeing a bit of pullback on that idea.»
