Those seeking a tiny house in New Hampshire have had to deal with a fair bit of wrangling when it comes to regulations, but things are easing.
Before purchasing your tiny house, do some research on the rules and regulations in the town you want to have your tiny house in.
Towns in New Hampshire have varying approaches to tiny house living.
If you are keen to get yourself involved in the tiny living revolution, and you are able to, then why not have a look at what is out there in New Hampshire?
There are tiny houses for sale on the real estate market, to be built or to be assembled with kits.
Tiny Home, Shell Or Finished: Concord, New Hampshire
A REDY Tiny House Kit comes in a range of sizes. Quality building materials, easy assembly and delivery.
Units can be customized. Crews can assemble it for you, if you’d like. Finished exterior. Unfinished interior. Option to finish,
24′ Tiny Home: Meredith, New Hampshire
Built by students at The Hout Technical High School in Laconia, in conjunction with The Lakes Region Homebuilders and Remodelers.
Many extras, like mini split for heat and air conditioning, a full audio system, a TV in the loft and on the lower level, on demand hot water, hardware wood floors, Pella windows with tempered glass for safety..
Cozy Cottage: Weare, New Hampshire
Fourteen Harvey windows. Loaded with outlets and high-end touches, like bamboo flooring, butcher block kitchen counter, Lopi propane stove, on-demand propane hot water heater, three burner propane stove top and apartment refrigerator.
A ceiling fan, kitchen exhaust fan and bathroom exhaust fan. Outside storage shed. Bwise trailer built specifically for the house.
Summer Cottage: Weare, New Hampshire
Bedroom with ceiling fan. Spacious bathroom. Outdoor patio with built-in fire pit. Nestled in a recreational facility surrounded by mountains.
Public beach at Horace Lake, only ten minutes away. Live year-round but no overnight stays during November and March. Cannot be a primary residence.
Bungalow Tiny Home: Grafton
Four acres. Requires some finishing touches. Subdivision plan and separate driveway has been started.
20 x 14 Cabin: New Hampshire
Newly constructed with a front screen porch. Back yard. Located on a dead-end private road. Pine trees all around.
Sliders to the rear yard. One open room downstairs and a bunk room upstairs. Water source with a hand pump. New outhouse.
Log Cabin: Stewartstown, New Hampshire
Around 29 acres with a custom off grid log camp. Custom woodwork and lovely finishing touches. Woodstove, spring fed water, small solar panel, gas lights, gas refrigerator and stove.
Cabin: White Mountains, New Hampshire
2.27 acres open lot behind mature fir trees. Finished in pine with cathedral ceilings. Covered porch. Wood stove.
Two bedrooms and a bathroom. Composting toilet in the bathroom. Electric throughout but not connected to the grid.
On-site septic tank and water. A 10′ x 10′ shed for additional storage. Small stream on the property and a few mature apple trees.
Bivouac: Tiny Home Build
A tiny home that can be built for you by New Hampshire company, Backcountry Tiny Homes. Bivouac is part of the Mountain Series. Covered balcony. Standing loft.
Mobile Home: Barrington, New Hampshire
A 1966 mobile home in the Barrington Lee Oak Cooperative. Newly updated with vinyl plank flooring, tile bathroom with a new vanity.
Freshly painted. New cabinets and countertops. A shed for storage. Cash only sale.
Tiny House: Brookline, New Hampshire
Walking distance to Brookline village. Pine floors, woodstove, screen house out back for additional living area. One bedroom and one bathroom. 474 square feet.
Tiny House: Plaice Cove, New Hampshire
407 square feet. Completely renovated. All new plumbing. New electrics inside and out, insulation and appliances.
New bathroom with tiled European shower, cast iron clawfoot tub, walls tiled half way up the entire bathroom and painted wood floor.
All new windows and doors. Wood floors. Vaulted ceilings. A loft. A deck and small backyard. Two designated parking spaces. Walk to Plaice Cove and North Beach in minutes.
A Frame Ski Cabin: New Hampshire
Well-maintained. Built on a large 1.8 acres lot. Updated flooring and heating. Upgrades to kitchen. On demand hot water.
A deck that leads to a large yard with a fire pit. 492 square feet. Two bedrooms. One bathroom.
Bungalow: Hampton, New Hampshire
Located in a small, peaceful association with low charges but dogs not allowed. Short walk to North Beach. Easy care laminate flooring, just painted.
A three-quarter bath. Master bedroom in the loft. Dedicated storage space.
The Plymouth Log Cabin
The cabin pictured is at the larger end of The Plymouth’s size range, as offered by Zook Cabins. The tiny home range includes 364, 416 and 468 square feet options.
Roof and porch come as a kit that Zook Cabins assemble on site. Custom options available: finished interior, hardwood flooring, electric, bathroom package, kitchenette, fully insulated, loft space, dormers.
The Catskill Cabin
Another cabin built on demand by Zook Cabins.
The pitch roof allows a lofted area for additional storage or sleeping quarters. The loft is over the porch and is also available over some or all of the first floor.
The tiny house options are 442 square feet or 390 square feet.
Cabin: Carroll County, New Hampshire
Brand new Trane heating system, new electrics, plumbing, water heater, exterior paint and full walk-out basement. Wood interior. Spacious loft.
Cabin: Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Surrounded by 6.4 acres of hardwood. Gas stove and gas lights, woodstove, cathedral ceilings with a loft for sleeping. Large deck. Small solar panel set-up which needs maintenance, and an outhouse.
Log Cabin: Merrimac County, New Hampshire
Vaulted ceiling and loft. Farmers’ porch. Basement mostly finished. One-acre open lot with public sewer and water.
Small Vintage Home: Carroll County, New Hampshire
Small vintage home. Pellet and wood stove. Breakfast nook dining area. Walking distance to Lake Ivanhoe and Great East Lake. A shed, garage and lean to.
Buyers’ Guide
Find out what the rules and regulations are in your area from the county Zoning Officer.
In 2016 New Hampshire passed a law that enabled municipalities to permit small, “detached accessory dwelling units” next to regular homes, Not every town opted-in.
Check for the town where you intend having your tiny house.
Secure a place for the house.
Consider size and budget.
Match size to desired amenities.
Decide on materials for ceiling, walls and floors. If your tiny house has logs, then ensure they are ethically sourced.
Style and design may determine ceiling, windows, use of available space and how the tiny house blends with its proposed environment.
Should you decide to buy a kit oir have your tiny house built, the main builders of tiny houses in New Hampshire are Backcountry Tiny Homes, Granite State Tiny Homes, New Hampshire Tiny
House Company and Tiny House Northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Finance A Tiny House?
Some tiny house companies secure financing options by joining the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and building their homes to those standards.
Are Tiny Houses Legal?
It depends where you are and how you use it.
Look for zoning loopholes and alternative housing friendly neighbors.
What Kind Of Toilet Is Best?
Composting toilets or RV toilets with waste tanks. A popular choice is a sawdust toilet.
What About The Size/Weight Restrictions For Tiny Houses?
Each state/region has different rules.
How Much Does A Tiny House Weigh?
You can estimate the final dry weight by multiplying 450-pounds by the length.
How Do I Insure A Tiny House?
Check with your insurance agent, and call it a ‘custom travel trailer’, or cabin.
