Just my type: an overview of the four tiny house types
From KLEINER WOHNEN: When you think of tiny houses, you probably think of houses on wheels, i.e. tiny houses on wheels. However, the world of mini houses is much more diverse.
Type 1: The tiny house on wheels
A tiny house on wheels is probably the best-known type of tiny house. This type of tiny house is mounted on a trailer with its own road registration and must therefore comply with both road traffic regulations and building regulations if it is to be used for permanent living.
A tiny house on wheels often gives the illusion that it can be parked anywhere and moved around flexibly. In fact, it is subject to the same installation and approval requirements as a stationary building, and the wheels have no influence on the approval process.
Double regulation for tiny houses on wheels
In Germany, there is a development obligation, which means that the erection of a building must comply with building and usage regulations. This double regulation makes planning and implementation particularly challenging, as the tiny house must be designed to meet two completely different sets of requirements.
The necessary connection work for water, electricity and sewage alone, as well as the stable installation of the house, make the project more complex than it initially appears. A tiny house on wheels should therefore only be chosen if you want the option of moving it to another location independently.
However, anyone looking for a long-term housing solution should be aware that mobility often remains only a theoretical advantage and that the real challenges lie in the legal and infrastructural implementation. This is because every move also means that the permit situation has to be checked again at the new location.
Would you like to read more about other types of mini houses, such as mobile homes, modular houses and small prefabricated houses? Then take a look at the magazine Kleiner Wohnen.
The text was written by Anika Falke, Natalie Sochan and Roxana Sochan from Tiny University. Tiny University is an online platform with verified information and expert knowledge for those interested in tiny houses – whether as a dream home or a business. Participants receive comprehensive support through self-study courses, weekly live calls and an exclusive community.
