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Click the link below to connect with our trusted partners at Great Escape Finance and get the process underway

https://www.gefinance.com.au/financepartners/tanglewood-tiny-homes

Need a place to park your tiny home? We can guide you toward trusted platforms that connect tiny home owners with landowners offering space to rent for your new home.

Living off-grid is a popular option for tiny homes and involves a combination of systems to support power, water, and wastewater. Off-grid solutions can be tailored to suit different lifestyles, locations, and levels of independence, whether you’re planning to live fully off-grid or simply reduce reliance on mains services.

A typical off-grid setup includes solar power, rainwater collection, water storage and filtration, wastewater management, and an appropriate toilet system. Solar is generally the core of an off-grid system, with system size and storage capacity designed around how the home will be used. In some cases, a dedicated solar trailer can offer a flexible and portable power solution.

Additional components may include guttering and downpipes for rainwater collection, water tanks and pumps, and filtration systems to provide clean, reliable drinking water. Wastewater is commonly managed through a greywater system, while composting toilets are a popular off-grid option. Many off-grid homes also utilise gas for cooking or hot water to reduce electrical demand.

Off-grid systems can be scaled and customised to suit your needs, usage requirements, and site conditions. We’re happy to discuss these options during the planning stage and help you determine the most suitable off-grid setup for your tiny home.

At Tanglewood Tiny Homes, we’ve spent a great deal of time refining a style of tiny home that balances natural, beautiful materials with the practical realities of building within strict weight and size limits. Designing to meet the 4.5-tonne towing requirements while maintaining warmth, durability, and considered aesthetics takes careful planning, and much of that groundwork has already been done.

We build a limited number of homes each year so we can remain hands-on and true to the way we like to work. Our designs reflect this balance — thoughtful layouts, carefully selected materials, and details that have been refined to work both visually and structurally. Because of this, we don’t offer full custom builds, but we are open to subtle custom touches and finish selections within the framework of our designs.

All of our models are available as they’re designed, with the confidence that the hard decisions around structure, weight, and layout have already been carefully considered. If you’re drawn to the look and feel of our homes and would like to add your personal touch along the way, that’s something we’re more than happy to discuss.

We’re passionate about what we do and enjoy sharing work that reflects our values and experience. If our approach resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you and see if it feels like the right fit.

Tiny Home Regulations in NSW

In New South Wales, the approval requirements for tiny homes depend on how the home is built, how it’s used, and where it’s located. While tiny homes can offer flexibility, councils still regulate placement, duration of use, and connections to services.

Below is a general guide to help you understand what’s typically required. It’s important to note that final approval always sits with the local council, and requirements can vary between council areas.

Tiny Homes on Wheels

Tiny homes built on trailers are generally treated as moveable dwellings rather than permanent buildings.

In some situations, a tiny home on wheels may be used without council approval, particularly when:

• It is placed on land with an existing approved dwelling

• It is used by a member of the same household

• It is maintained in a safe, healthy condition

Short-term use may also be allowed without approval, provided limits on duration and occupancy are not exceeded.

If a tiny home on wheels is intended to be used as a primary residence on vacant land, or for ongoing accommodation beyond short-term allowances, council approval is usually required.

Fixed Tiny Homes (On Foundations)

Tiny homes that are fixed to the land are treated like any other dwelling. These generally require:

• Development Approval (DA) or

• A Complying Development Certificate (CDC), if eligibility criteria are met

These approvals ensure compliance with zoning, setbacks, the NCC (Building Code), and local planning controls.

Zoning & Local Council Controls

Even where exemptions may apply, zoning rules, bushfire overlays, flood controls, and environmental constraints can affect what is permitted. Each council applies its own Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP), which must be checked before proceeding.

A Note on Approvals

This information is provided as a general guide only. Council interpretations can vary, and additional approvals may be required for services such as sewer, water, or power connections. We always recommend confirming requirements with your local council early in the process.

We have a simple 5 stage progress payment structure.

• 20% pre-construction deposit to lock in your design and secure your build slot; the trailer is ordered once sizing is confirmed

• 20% payment due when the trailer arrives on site and construction begins

• 20% payment due once the framing stage is completed

• 20% payment due when the interior fit-out is completed

• 20% final payment due when the tiny home is completed and ready for delivery

We partner with trusted, highly experienced Tiny House transport specialists who deliver directly from our Chinderah factory to locations across every Australian state and territory.

If you share your postcode with us, we’re happy to provide a free delivery estimate and guide you through the process.