Tiny House Workshop from the Experts

[Bill Bockwoldt]

Hi,

If you are following tiny home deployment in California you might be interested in the workshop below. I cut/pasted the entire message I received in case any of you locals are interested in attending. It looks like there will be a wealth of information on a niche area of real estate investing from the people who are helping pioneer the effort.

How to legally live in a Little House on the Trailer

Permit Workshop

Sunday October 11, 1 to 6

at Little House on the Trailer

1840 Petaluma Boulevard North

Petaluma, CA 94952

contact

Sonya Tafejian - 707-779-9474

Tiny House Consulting Sonoma County

https://www.facebook.com/tinyhousesonomacounty

Dear Friends,

Exciting news! Tiny Housers in multiple counties are now using Special Zoning to permit and legally dwell in Little Houses on wheels! I legally live in my Tiny House in Sonoma County and I will be teaching a monthly WORKSHOP at LITTLE HOUSE On The TRAILER, in Petaluma, CA. The next one will take place on Sunday, OCTOBER 11th. (Counties which now have this type of zoning include, Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and more.)

The class will run from 1pm - 6pm, and at some point, we will take a field-trip across the road to visit and explore the entire workings of my Tiny House. Then, back at "Little House", we will meet with designer and builder Stephen Marshall who has 40 years of architectural design experience and a long-term commitment to sustainable, affordable housing. http://littlehouseonthetrailer.com

It is important to note that the Zoning is still quite narrow, and expresses that, a Tiny House is a legal dwelling only on a property where it is set in conjunction with a Main House. Additionally, either the "Tiny House dweller" or a "Main House dweller" must be a person who needs some level of "care." This requires a note from a doctor which says simply that one person on the property is elderly, disabled or needs some assistance. This is not as difficult as it sounds! Many people are using this zoning to legally obtain affordable and beautiful housing in rural (often close to urban) settings. I am one of those people; my rent is 30% of what it was previously... and I am living my dream!

Class participants will receive a booklet (hard copy and digital) which includes the following topics:

Zoning for Living in a Tiny House On Wheels

Resources for Tiny House Plans

How To Get Certification

Fire, Health and Safety Codes

Purchasing and Hauling Your Trailer

Suggested Building Materials

Issues With Venting/Insulating the Ceiling

Tiny House Fixtures

Tiny House Appliances

On Grid and Off Grid Tiny Homes

How Much Does a Tiny House Generally Cost?

Finding a Home for your Tiny House

Insurance for Your Tiny House

Site Drawings and Permits Process

Installing Water, Electric and Septic

DMV Registration

What Not To Do When Going Tiny!

The cost for the 5 hour workshop is $150 with a $25 deposit required to hold your space. Please email me at [email protected] for registration details.

Go Tiny - Live big!

Best Regards,

Sonya Tafejian - 707-779-9474

Tiny House Consulting Sonoma County