Victoria
State level
If a primary dwelling is already on a block of land, a small secondary dwelling in Victoria does not generally require a planning permit but may require a building permit. There may be cases where individual councils require planning permits in certain circumstances - eg. specific overlays or zoning. Generally in Victoria, if you want to have a tiny house as a primary dwelling, it will require a planning permit.
Local Government level
Each local government may treat tiny houses differently and will also treat them differently depending on zoning, overlays and intended use. There are a few local councils that have tiny house specific policies.
The Surf Coast Shire Council is running a pilot of allowing tiny houses on wheels as primary dwellings, dependant on overlays and zoning. The pilot will end on December 2026.
Permits are not required for a THOW or caravan on private properties that have an existing dwelling on them in Mount Alexander Shire. However, wastewater must be removed from site.
Victoria
State level
If a primary dwelling is already on a block of land, a small secondary dwelling in Victoria does not generally require a planning permit but may require a building permit. There may be cases where individual councils require planning permits in certain circumstances - eg. specific overlays or zoning. Generally in Victoria, if you want to have a tiny house as a primary dwelling, it will require a planning permit.
Local Government level
Each local government may treat tiny houses differently and will also treat them differently depending on zoning, overlays and intended use. There are a few local councils that have tiny house specific policies.
The Surf Coast Shire Council is running a pilot of allowing tiny houses on wheels as primary dwellings, dependant on overlays and zoning. The pilot will end on December 2026.
Permits are not required for a THOW or caravan on private properties that have an existing dwelling on them in Mount Alexander Shire. However, wastewater must be removed from site.
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