Description
Go Tiny USA is a practical guide for anyone designing, building, or dreaming about a tiny home in the United States. Whether you want somewhere to live simply, build a backyard ADU for family, or set up a short-stay rental that earns income — this book walks you through every decision, from first idea to finished build.
What’s inside
Written by Tracey Hodgkins — a designer, builder, and founder of The Sustainable Host — this guide is grounded in the US context: state zoning, ADU pathways, HUD Code vs IRC vs RVIA, federal and state tax credits, and the climate realities of building across very different US regions.
You’ll learn:
- What kind of tiny home suits your land and goals — THOW, foundation, modular, container, kit, or ADU
- How to navigate state zoning, county regs, and AHJ approvals
- When HUD Code, IRC, or RVIA standards apply — and which one’s right for your build
- How to design for cold winters, hot summers, hurricane and wildfire zones
- How to build well — materials, sequence, and builder vetting checklists
- How to earn from your tiny home as a short-stay rental, with platform strategy and realistic numbers
- Federal and state tax credits available for energy-efficient and off-grid builds
Includes practical appendices: site assessment checklists, builder questionnaires, off-grid system calculators, materials lists, and starter cost templates.
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