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Living Tiny Legally: Part 1

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 23, 2016 by Kelly HartAugust 23, 2016

This video documents a groundbreaking moment in tiny house/natural building history by showing how tiny houses and tiny house communities can be legally built within US cities. Please ‘like’ and share this video with your friends.

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Posted in Codes | Tagged affordable housing, backyard cottage, building codes, legal tiny houses, natural building, sustainable building codes, tiny house codes, tiny house regulations, tiny house zoning | 9 Replies

Converted garage as income-earning small home in exurban LA

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 7, 2014 by Kelly HartJune 7, 2014

“When Chris Aune bought his home in Palmdale, California, he was looking for a place for just himself and his dogs so he didn’t need all 1400 square feet. He also didn’t need a “home for his car” so he … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU, affordable, backyard cottage, converted garage, granny flat, in-law unit, low cost, natural building, sustainable | 3 Replies

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