Finding a plot of land for a tiny house: Why it often fails – and how to make it work
Finding land for mini houses is not always easy. However, if you are well prepared and choose the right type of tiny house, you will increase your chances of success.
Many people interested in tiny houses experience rejection when searching for land and assume that tiny houses are generally not permitted in Germany. In practice, however, it is not the tiny house itself that is rejected, but often the way in which the building project is communicated and presented.
Unclear terminology, lack of preparation for discussions with local authorities and false expectations regarding building regulations lead to avoidable rejections. Those who present their project in a factual, understandable and legally correct manner significantly increase their chances of finding a suitable plot of land.
In a free online live training session on 1 February 2026, Tiny University will show you which strategy to use to find plots of land and what really matters in discussions with building authorities and local councils. But even after the training, the creators of Tiny University will continue to provide support and advice.
