ATHA Guides

As part of ATHA’s mission we consult with experts to publish guides to inform the tiny house community on various aspects including best practice and considerations.

ATHA Guides & templates

As part of ATHA’s mission we consult with experts to publish guides to inform the tiny house community on various aspects including best practice and considerations.

Disclaimer: These documents were accurate at the original date of publication but may now require updating. If you have the expertise and time to assist us with a review, please reach out - we'd love to hear from you!

Tiny houses & heavy vehicle national law

The chain of responsibility obligations for moving tiny houses by road

Tiny house buyer's guide

Elements you need to consider if you are considering purchasing a tiny house

Construction guide

Sets out minimum requirements for the design and construction of moveable tiny houses

Local government planning policy guide

Key considerations for purchasing a trailer for a tiny house on wheels

Wastewater management guide

An overview of wastewater management options available for Tiny Houses

Trailer

guide

Key considerations for purchasing a trailer for a tiny house on wheels

Tiny house approval guide

A visual guide to what kind of approvals you may need for your tiny house, depending on house type, location and occupancy level

Guides & templates

Tiny houses and the heavy vehicle national law

The chain of responsibility obligations for moving tiny houses by road

Tiny house buyer's guide

Elements you need to consider if you are considering purchasing a tiny house

Construction guide

Sets out minimum requirements for the design and construction of moveable tiny houses

Local government planning policy guide

A guide to create tiny house planning policies

Wastewater management guide

An overview of wastewater management options available for Tiny Houses

Trailer guide

Key considerations for purchasing a trailer for a tiny house on wheels

Tiny house approval guide

A visual guide to what kind of approvals you may need for your tiny house, depending on house type, location and occupancy level

Fact sheets

Tiny house fact sheet

2021

Answers to FAQs about Tiny Houses on Wheels and Skids

Regulations fact sheet

2021

Outlines the regulatory barriers for Tiny Houses On Wheels

Fact sheets

Tiny house fact sheet

2021

Answers to FAQs about Tiny Houses on Wheels and Skids

Regulations fact sheet

2021

Outlines the regulatory barriers for Tiny Houses On Wheels

Research & presentations

Global Tiny House Conference

2021

”Tiny houses down under” presentation delivered by Janine Strachan to the Global Online Tiny House Conference

A Survey of Tiny House Enthusiasts

2021

Griffith University conducted a survey of Tiny House enthusiasts in 2021 and here are their results

Reimagining The Backyard

2020

An interesting project by Kylie Bickle, Valerie Bares and Rikki Pieters that details the vision of co-housing through tiny house on wheels

Tiny House Deep Dive

2018

ESC Consulting and Shelter conducted a workshop involving 40 private, government, community and academic members to find opportunities for THOWs to assist in homelessness, community and older women

Tiny House Planning Resource

2017

A group of consultants and community orgs came together to clearly outline the potential for THOWs to contribute to greater choice in housing supply and diversity.

Research & presentations

Global Tiny House Conference

2021

”Tiny houses down under” presentation delivered by Janine Strachan to the Global Online Tiny House Conference

A Survey of Tiny House Enthusiasts

2021

Griffith University conducted a survey of Tiny House enthusiasts in 2021 and here are their results

Reimagining The Backyard

2020

An interesting project by Kylie Bickle, Valerie Bares and Rikki Pieters that details the vision of co-housing through tiny house on wheels

Tiny House Deep Dive

2018

ESC Consulting and Shelter conducted a workshop involving 40 private, government, community and academic members to find opportunities for THOWs to assist in homelessness, community and older women

Tiny House Planning Resource

2017

A group of consultants and community orgs came together to clearly outline the potential for THOWs to contribute to greater choice in housing supply and diversity.

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© 2026 Australian Tiny House Association (ATHA) Inc. Incorporated in VIC. ARBN: 648 534 204. ABN: 93 154 398 036.

© 2025 Australian Tiny House Association (ATHA) Inc. Incorporated in VIC. ARBN: 648 534 204. ABN: 93 154 398 036.