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(@reydavila)
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Anyone know if a tiny house on a 8ft x 24ft trailer could be set on a property without an HOA? They're relatively new and a lot of regulations haven't caught up yet. They're not traditional homes w foundations or RVs

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Posted : June 28, 2017 5:51 pm
(@speee1dy)
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i know there is a shipping container in cotton valley being used a residence but not sure of the dimensions or HOA.


 
Posted : June 28, 2017 6:55 pm
(@alana33)
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Check with the Dept. Of Planning and Natural Resources.
Not sure I'd trust one in a hurricane.


 
Posted : June 28, 2017 8:23 pm
Exit Zero
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The design and provision for the cistern and septic systems should be interesting.


 
Posted : June 28, 2017 9:48 pm
(@amanda4882)
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I looked into this. Here is what I know;
Since it is on a trailer, it does not fall under DPNR rules however it will fall under motor vehicles and must be registered. It can be used a "temporary" housing or a "construction" shed and you can not get a CO. You will have to use some sort of composting toilet since you cannot put in a septic system. If you want power, you have to get a construction meter.
Im on STT but I do recall hearing about some sort of mobile home trailer park on STX years ago. Perhaps someone who has been around a while will know of it.

Dont even get me started on Hurricanes though. I would absolutely not want to be in that thing if a big one came. Im thinking Wizard of Oz type of situation!


 
Posted : June 29, 2017 12:48 am
Jumbie
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Anyone know if a tiny house on a 8ft x 24ft trailer could be set on a property without an HOA? They're relatively new and a lot of regulations haven't caught up yet. They're not traditional homes w foundations or RVs

Thanks

All I know is I would not want to live in anything but something with cement & re-bar. However there is a small community of house trailers on Hospital Road near Sunny Isle.


 
Posted : June 29, 2017 10:10 am
(@speee1dy)
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the trailer park has been there i think at least since the 80's? pepper tree terrace i think is the name.


 
Posted : June 29, 2017 10:54 am
Jumbie
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Yes Pepper Tree Terrace is the name speee1dy,


 
Posted : June 29, 2017 6:04 pm
(@reydavila)
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Thanks for the info


 
Posted : July 1, 2017 2:57 am
(@LiquidFluoride)
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Anyone know if a tiny house on a 8ft x 24ft trailer could be set on a property without an HOA? They're relatively new and a lot of regulations haven't caught up yet. They're not traditional homes w foundations or RVs

Thanks

All I know is I would not want to live in anything but something with cement & re-bar. However there is a small community of house trailers on Hospital Road near Sunny Isle.

You could sink pylons down 20-30 feet and bolt a shipping container to them, that's not going anywhere, and it's not on a trailer so you don't have to register or anything crazy.

I have a shipping container in my yard. I"m tempted to get 5 more and build a structure.


 
Posted : July 2, 2017 12:09 am
(@Gumbo)
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You can set 6 moblie home tie downs, throw 3 wide ratchet straps over the top and cinch them down before the storm and a shipping container will stay right there.


 
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