Guide to tiny houses in VICTORIA
The love for tiny living in Victoria is not just a passing trend. It's a lifestyle choice that is gaining momentum in the market.
With skyrocketing house prices and the desire to live a minimalist life, more and more they are turning to tiny houses as a solution.
What people in VICTORIA love about tiny houses
Affordability is one of the key advantages that comes with tiny house living in Victoria. In a world where traditional house prices rise, tiny houses offer an affordable alternative to owning a house.
Compared to a $1 million median price tag of a 1-bedroom unit in Melbourne, or $800,000 in the likes of Bendigo, a well-designed tiny house by a reputable tiny house builder such as Hauslein can be approximately 7 times cheaper—and 10 times more beautiful!
The flexibility of a tiny house living in Victoria is also an advantage worth considering. This lifestyle offers the opportunity to explore different locations since tiny houses are transportable and can be moved from one place to another—and setting up a tiny house on land without a DA is also a big draw card for anyone seeking to own a tiny house in Victoria.
One of the primary reasons people in Victoria embrace tiny living is to experience a more minimalist and eco-friendly lifestyle.
Lastly, people have seen the level of quality that tiny houses can achieve with innovative features, full-size appliances, and beautiful real-wood finishes.
How people in VICTORIA use TINY HOUSES
Full-time dwelling - Our bigger tiny house models are specially designed to give 1-2 people or even a small family a very liveable space with all of the necessities and many of the comforts & perks you need. For young couples tiny houses are a stepping stone towards property ownership.
Family accommodation - People love the flexibility of giving family and friends a beautiful self-contained place to stay for a night or a weekend. A well-designed tiny house can even make for the perfect place for family members to stay on a longer-term basis.
Guest accommodation - If you have a property with a killer view or near a desirable location, then a tiny house could open you up to rental income from guest bookings, without much of the time, expense, or hassle that often comes with putting up a traditional building.
Tiny House Council reguLATions in VICTORIA
Tiny houses by Häuslein are available in a range of base models, layouts and optional extras giving people flexibility and choice.
There are 79 local councils across Victoria, it has been one of the most progressive states in Australia—both in terms of supporting tiny house living as well as implementing regulations to ensure safe living conditions.
They may allow residents to camp or park a caravan or tiny home on wheels on certain properties without a permit.
In Surf Coast Shire, they approved that people can apply for a temporary permit that will allow them to have a 2-year trial of tiny houses on wheels occupation on private property.
Meanwhile, in Mount Alexander Shire, if people are interested in camping, occupying a caravan, or tiny home on wheels on a private property with an existing dwelling—is possible and no longer requires permits as long as it will not cause any detrimental impact and not become a permanent dwelling.
Remember, a tiny house on wheels is technically a caravan, so it doesn’t require a DA.
As a general rule of thumb, the more built up an area is, the more likely your local council might have something to say. It doesn’t hurt to call your local council to check about adding a tiny house on wheels to your property.
Here are the important pointers:
You can’t live permanently in a tiny house on a vacant block of land that does not have a dwelling or planning permission for a dwelling.
You can’t park your tiny house too close to a neighbour’s fence.
You can’t park your tiny house on an easement.
You can’t block a neighbour’s views.
Beyond council regulations, suburban developments will probably not allow a tiny house to be placed on a vacant block of land.
tiny houses for rent in VICTORIA
The trend of tiny homes has caught on in Victoria. And even if it’s the second-smallest state in Australia, Victoria is also known for pristine beaches, sweeping coastlines, national parks, wineries, lakes, and mountains offering skiing and hiking.
For tiny house owners, it provides a low-maintenance source of income from previously untapped real estate where no building DA has been approved, or would ever be approved.
Finding land IN VICTORIA for your tiny housE
Search high and low, from the rolling hillsides to the scenic coastlines. Victoria has it all! With so many diverse landscapes, you're bound to find something that speaks to your tiny house dreams.
Big blocks in suburban areas may even allow for multi-generational living. Don’t forget that renting land is a viable option.
Do Häuslein Deliver ANYWHERE in VICTORIA?
Yes, Häuslein and our preferred delivery partners deliver our tiny houses to customers all over Victoria.
Delivery is measured from our base in Herons Creek 20 minutes south of Port Macquarie.
We provide customers with a competitively priced quote for delivery and installation.
We also attend tiny house expos and events around Victoria so keep your eyes out for those.