Microhaus Debuts $35,000 Tiny Home

Housing start-up Haus.me is rolling out a tiny home that’s small enough to fit anywhere you want… without needing expensive permits.

The Small Picture: You don’t need another reminder that housing is the most expensive it’s been in decades, thanks to rising home costs, property prices, and mortgage rates. Any solution that allows people to own a home for as cheap as possible could be embraced by millennials and Gen Zers who feel a traditional house is too out of reach.

Between the Walls: Microhauses may soon be popping up in a neighborhood near you, according to Fast Company.

• The base model of The Microhaus starts at $35,000 and is only 120 square feet… but it contains all the amenities of a home, including a bed, kitchen, and bathroom.
• The home doesn’t require a foundation and is made using an “extra-strong, fire-resistant polymer composite material for the walls” that can allegedly withstand Category 5 hurricane winds or an earthquake.
• Heating, cooling, and lighting can be powered by a single extension cord. Water comes from hooking up to any conventional hose, while sewage can connect to a black water tank or a city sewer system (don’t mix these up).
• For an extra $9,900, it can be outfitted to go off the grid — equipped with solar panels, battery backup, a water tank, and a composting toilet.

Future Living: Microhauses are small enough to be considered an “accessory structure,” so no expensive permit is required. That’s by design. The installation is even so easy that it can be dropped off by a truck with a crane and hooked up in about 15 minutes. Since they can fit in a traditional backyard, the homes could become a go-to option for Airbnb listings or multi-generational families looking to create more space to spread out.