Thinking about a tiny home? Start here.
Find out what you could build, where you could put it and what it could cost — before you spend a cent.
Free Australian tiny home guides + a 12-question project check based on your block, budget and plans.
Check my tiny home projectThe information you need,
in the order you need it.
From checking your land to choosing a builder or investigating an import. Read freely and use the tools as you go.
Land and approvals
Can I put a tiny home on my land?
Understand local rules, approvals, access, services and what to check before you commit.
Explore this topic →02Costs and project planning
What will my tiny home actually cost?
Plan your total budget, understand the hidden costs and compare quotes properly.
Explore this topic →03Builders & contracts
How do I choose the right builder?
Check licences, insurance, contracts, inclusions and payment milestones before you sign.
Explore this topic →04Buying and importing
Buying locally or importing from overseas?
Understand compliance, suppliers, shipping, landed costs and the checks to do before you pay.
Explore this topic →05Living, renting and investing
Planning to live in it, rent it out or use it as an investment?
Understand the rules and practical considerations for how you plan to use your tiny home.
Explore this topic →06Tools and templates
Practical tools to help you plan.
Use calculators, checklists and templates to budget, compare options and organise your project.
Explore this topic →See if your tiny home project stacks up
Answer 12 simple questions and get a free result showing what looks possible, what needs more investigation and what to do next.
1. Tell us about your project
Your land, location, intended use, budget and timeframe.
2. Get your free result
See what looks promising, what may need further checking, and the free guides that can help you move forward.
3. Decide what happens next
Take your result and keep researching — or, if you’re ready, choose to have your project reviewed for referral to a tiny home builder.
No sales call required. Your details aren’t shared unless you choose to submit them.
Check my tiny home project
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A few things worth knowing.
Is the information really free?
Yes. The guides, calculator, checklists and templates are free to access. There is no checkout and no purchase needed.
Will I be contacted after taking the check?
Only if you choose to submit your contact details and consent to contact from a builder. Your result is available without doing that.
Who receives my enquiry?
Tiny Home Guru Oz reviews it first. Suitable enquiries may then be referred to one builder only, with your consent. We do not distribute your enquiry to multiple builders.
What if I am not ready for a builder?
You will still receive your result, a list of next steps and access to all the free information. You can return to the check when your plans are clearer.