27-year-old pays $0 to live in a ‘luxury tiny home’—how she built it for $4,000: ‘I forget I’m living in a shed’
I built a microhome in the backyard of my 1,400-square-foot Atlanta, Georgia house in 2020, spending more than $4,000.
I live in my primary residence for free because the rent I collect from it pays my utilities, property taxes, and my mortgage.
This 296 square foot home is well-organized despite its small size. I am prone to forgetting that I live in a shed.
Although building a tiny house is more difficult than it may seem, the concept is only beginning to gain traction in the US. Here are some ideas I have for building a small cottage in the yard:
You should first learn about the local zoning laws.
While many large cities continue to maintain strict restrictions on what can be built on private property, some are loosening their policies on tiny homes in an effort to boost the availability of housing.
On a city’s zoning map, zoning restrictions are frequently displayed beside a property’s address. Perform a quick Google search using the terms “zoning map” or “zoning office” along with the name of your city.
You could get in touch with the city’s planning and building division if you are still encountering issues.
