What do people think of the "tiny house movement"? Can this solve housing problem for poor? (state, Oregon)
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For the average american, 1/3 to 1/2 of their take home income is dedicated to housing, primarily a 15/30 year mortgage. This is obviously a huge constraint to people financially, and many live paycheck to paycheck with no retirement savings at all.
In the past few years there has been a "tiny house movement", small homes, no bigger than 500 sqft, usually with just 1 or 2 sleeping areas, a kitchen, bathroom. What Is The Tiny House Movement? « The Tiny Life
Some of them are small enough to even be towed by truck. I've seen Tiny home communities popping up in many places around California, and the initial cost is usually around $10,000 (if you build it yourself) to $50,000 if you pay someone to build one of the larger models. You usually also pay a modest HOA fee. That's still 3 times lower than the average price of a home in the U.S.
Could this movement solve the housing crisis in some of the more popular metro areas, or is this just a dumb fad? Pros and cons? Would you consider living in a tiny house?
76% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.
The perception in America is "bigger is better".
Smart folks know and have been downsizing.
The movement consists mostly of people that are looking into the future and don't follow the herd mentality.
The others will go kicking and screaming as costs skyrocket (taxes, energy mostly).
76% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.
The perception in America is "bigger is better".
Smart folks know and have been downsizing.
The movement consists mostly of people that are looking into the future and don't follow the herd mentality.
The others will go kicking and screaming as costs skyrocket (taxes, energy mostly).
Just so you do not get to small for zoning.
I think a few of those would code in our township.....if the other codes were met.
I just do not see them as much more than stated......cottages.
Ross Chapin & Associates is one of my favorite architecture firms. The Third Street Cottages first piqued my interest in pocket neighborhoods. I think the designs are exquisite, and they appeal very much to my personal aesthetic. Let me be clear, though, that these tiny homes are very expensive and not the solution to the affordable housing issue that concerns the OP.
Ross Chapin & Associates is one of my favorite architecture firms. The Third Street Cottages first piqued my interest in pocket neighborhoods. I think the designs are exquisite, and they appeal very much to my personal aesthetic. Let me be clear, though, that these tiny homes are very expensive and not the solution to the affordable housing issue that concerns the OP.
How big are these houses? They appear small but not tiny. I don't consider an 800 to a 1,000 square foot home a tiny home and these look to be about that size.
Yep; I the past appox 11-1200 sq ft was pretty standard and they even had more kids then.
Yes, Finn, the plans are cheap, but the finishes are not. These are very high quality cottages, and what makes them work is the pocket neighborhood concept. Most of these cottages are similarly-priced to a SFH suburban home, i.e, very expensive and completely out-of-reach for the low-income.
That said, they are gorgeous, and I absolutely love them.
76% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.
The perception in America is "bigger is better".
Smart folks know and have been downsizing.
The movement consists mostly of people that are looking into the future and don't follow the herd mentality.
The others will go kicking and screaming as costs skyrocket (taxes, energy mostly).
Yes, Finn, the plans are cheap, but the finishes are not. These are very high quality cottages, and what makes them work is the pocket neighborhood concept. Most of these cottages are similarly-priced to a SFH suburban home, i.e, very expensive and completely out-of-reach for the low-income.
That said, they are gorgeous, and I absolutely love them.
But it you cheaped out on the finishes a bit, these could be affordable, correct? I haven't bought their plans so I don't know what materials they state or require for their building plan.
If you lack money then there is nothing you can do but survive however.
People with no money are not buying/building tiny homes.
This thread is about those that are doing it.
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