Understanding Buyer Responsibilities for Your Tiny Home Project

At My Tiny Home Hub, our mission is to help you bring your tiny living vision to life by providing customizable, high-quality tiny homes that can be shipped directly to your property. While we aim to offer an end-to-end solution in the future, there are several responsibilities that remain with you, the buyer, when it comes to preparing for your new tiny home.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key aspects that you'll need to arrange, including permitting, site preparation, and hiring local professionals. These steps ensure that your tiny home installation process goes smoothly and complies with local regulations.

If you’re interested in full-service project management in the future, we may consider expanding to include these services for larger-scale projects. (Sign up at the end of this article if you’d like to join our interest list for potential project services.)

One of the first steps in your tiny home journey is understanding the local zoning and permitting requirements for tiny homes in your area. Since these regulations vary significantly by location, it is crucial for you, the buyer, to:

• Research Local Requirements: Each city or county has different rules about where tiny homes can be placed and whether they qualify as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Some may require a permit for residential use, while others might restrict tiny homes to certain areas.

• Apply for Permits: You’ll need to submit applications for the necessary permits, which may include zoning, building, plumbing, and electrical permits. Contact your local municipality to find out the specific steps and fees involved.

At this time, My Tiny Home Hub does not handle permitting or zoning applications due to liability considerations. However, we provide site plans for your tiny home, which can support your permitting application and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Before your tiny home arrives, you’ll need to prepare the site. Here are some key steps and responsibilities to consider:

• Foundation: While some tiny homes can be placed directly on a flat, stable surface, many buyers opt for a concrete slab foundation for added stability. You’ll need to hire a local contractor to lay this foundation if that’s the route you choose.

• Access: Ensure the delivery site is accessible, especially if your tiny home will require a crane or forklift for placement. Check with local rental companies for equipment availability, and consider hiring operators experienced with this type of setup.

• Grading and Drainage: Some sites may require grading or landscaping work to ensure proper drainage around the home, preventing water accumulation and potential damage.

For now, we do not offer foundation or site prep services, so you’ll need to coordinate with local professionals to have your foundation ready before the delivery date.

Once your tiny home is in place, connecting utilities is essential for making the space fully functional. Although our homes come pre-wired and pre-plumbed, connecting to local power and water systems will require the expertise of licensed professionals.

• Electrician: We recommend hiring a licensed electrician to connect your tiny home to the local power grid. If you’re planning to install solar panels or backup generators, discuss these options with your electrician as well.

• Plumber: For water and sewage connections, a licensed plumber is essential. They’ll ensure that your tiny home’s plumbing system is safely connected to city utilities or a septic system, depending on your property setup.

• HVAC Installation: Our tiny homes come with mini-split HVAC units, which give you easy control over heating and cooling. In some cases, an HVAC technician may be required to finalize or inspect the setup for efficient operation.

These utility connections are critical for comfort and safety, so please plan to engage local, licensed professionals for this work.

My Tiny Home Hub provides delivery of your tiny home directly to your property. Upon delivery, you may need additional equipment and assistance to place your tiny home in its final location, depending on your site’s accessibility and landscape.

• Crane or Forklift Rental: Depending on your property layout, a crane or forklift may be necessary to unload and position the home. Contact local equipment rental companies to schedule these services if needed.

• Professional Installers: In addition to equipment operators, consider hiring professional installers if you need additional help in securely anchoring or stabilizing the home on its foundation.

Our team will guide you on the specifications for delivery, but the actual equipment rentals and operators are the buyer’s responsibility.

At My Tiny Home Hub, we envision a future where we can offer comprehensive project services to make the tiny home experience even more seamless. From permitting assistance to full site preparation and utility setup, we aim to provide an all-inclusive solution for larger clients and investors. However, at this time, these services are not available.

For now, we’re gauging interest in these project services. If you’re interested in a full-service experience, including permitting and on-site installation, we invite you to sign up at the bottom of this article to join our interest list. This will help us understand demand and explore expanding our services to better serve clients with large-scale needs.

While some aspects of site preparation and installation are the buyer’s responsibility, My Tiny Home Hub provides a range of essential services to support your journey, including:

• Customizable Tiny Homes: Tailor your tiny home with design features, layouts, and materials that meet your vision and lifestyle.
• Site Plans: These plans are essential for local permitting applications and give a clear blueprint of your home’s design and placement.
• Direct-to-Door Shipping: Our homes are shipped directly to your property, ready for setup.

These services ensure a smooth start to your tiny home journey, and we’re here to support you with the resources you need for each stage.

If you’d like My Tiny Home Hub to consider offering end-to-end project services in the future, such as permitting assistance and site setup, please sign up below to express your interest. We’re exploring the possibility of expanding these services for larger clients, such as investors or developers working on multi-unit tiny home projects.