QUICK FACTS:
Are Tiny Houses Legal In Nebraska: Yes
Tiny House Costs In Nebraska: $40,000 – $130,000
Tiny House Friendly Cities: Omaha, Norfolk, Lincoln, Orchard
Midwest Tiny Homes & Cabins Nearby in Leavenworth, Kansas
PRICE RANGE
$50,000–$95,000
Midwest Tiny Homes & Cabins offers many options when it comes to materials and provides a delivery service. You can learn more about what they offer on their website.
Pacific West Tiny Homes Nearby in Casper, Wyoming
PRICE RANGE
Contact seller for pricing
Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses Nearby in Durango, Colorado
PRICE RANGE
$25,000–$85,000
M&M Trailer Sales Palmyra, Nebraska
PRICE RANGE
$3,000–$12,000
Kohler Trailer Sales & Service North Platte, Nebraska
PRICE RANGE
$2,000–$16,000
Reed Trailer Omaha, Nebraska
PRICE RANGE
$4,000–$11,000
Tiny Houses For Sale In Nebraska
Nebraska’s affordable housing, low cost of living, and low crime rates makes it one of the top destinations for households in the U.S. Check out these tiny homes for sale in Nebraska and neighboring states.
Omaha Green Cohousing
Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Omaha Green Cohousing (OGC) is an intentional living community that is currently being developed. The creators hope to create a living environment that highlights elements of a simpler life..
The group is currently at the point of defining a tangible vision and gathering input in anticipation of moving forward. You can check out their Facebook to be part of the conversation surrounding OGC’s development.
The Hideaway
The Hideaway is a new tiny house village located 45 minutes south of Kansas City in West Line, Missouri. The community allows you to lease a space for you and your tiny home on wheels and is made up of a total of eight tiny house lots. Lots range from $425 to $525 per month. Hideaway lots include 30/50 Amp power, water, trash, sewer, and basic internet service.
The Hideaway was created to serve residents of south Kansas City and intentionally values community building and organic living. The tiny village is spread across 5 beautiful acres peppered with lush forest and creek beds. Shared amenities include a community garden, laundry room, dog park, outdoor living space and a spring-fed creek.
Homesteading In Nebraska & the Surrounding Midwest
The Homesteading in Nebraska Facebook page is a group of likeminded people who are interested in learning homesteading basics such gardening, canning and food preservation, off-grid living practices, composting, greywater methods, solar panels, raising livestock, finding land, and more. Anyone in Nebraska or the Midwest can join the conversation.
Nebraska Gardening Tips, Hints, Share and Trade
Nebraska Gardening Tips is a Facebook page for those in Nebraska who love to garden and are seeking a community they can talk with about all things garden including landscaping, vegetables and fruits, flowers, soil types, vertical planting, and more. Anyone in Nebraska can join.
Nebraska Farm, Ranch & Ag Related Exchange
The Nebraska Farm, Ranch & Ag Related Exchange is all about life on your own homestead or ranch. The page covers farming and ranching topics like farm care, animal basics, how to make your farm into a business, how to find land, and other advice for farmers and ranchers in Nebraska. The group is private but anyone in Nebraska can request to join.
Are Tiny Houses On Foundation Legal In Nebraska?
Nebraska has not yet adopted Appendix Q of the 2018 International Residential Code, but they have developed their own code that gives certain regulations surrounding tiny homes.
Tiny Homes On Foundation In Nebraska Must:
- Be built in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Manufactured Home Act.
- Be built in accordance with the International Residential Code and the National Electrical Code adopted by Nebraska.
- Have affixed to them the appropriate state or federal label attesting to compliance with the relevant building codes.
- Tiny houses, like all other houses and recreational vehicles, will be subject to the zoning requirements of local jurisdictions which vary widely by jurisdiction.
Are Tiny Houses On Wheels Legal In Nebraska?
Tiny homes on wheels also have their own regulations throughout the state in regards to laws for mobile homes in Nebraska. Tiny homes on wheels can also come with parking regulations, so check out RV campgrounds across Nebraska.
Tiny Homes On Wheels In Nebraska Must:
- Be built in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Manufactured Home Act.
- Be built in accordance with the International Residential Code and the National Electrical Code adopted by Nebraska.
- Meet the requirements issued by the Nebraska Modular Housing Unit label and fill out the Modular Housing Unit Request Form (Read the PDF here).
- Recreational vehicles, including motorhomes, park model trailers, and travel trailers are built in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard on Recreational Vehicles, and NFPA 1192 or the Park Model Recreational Vehicle Standard.
- Have affixed to them the appropriate state or federal label attesting to compliance with the relevant building codes.
- Tiny houses, like all other houses and recreational vehicles, will be subject to the zoning requirements of local jurisdictions which vary widely by jurisdiction.
Tiny House Building Codes In Key Counties Of Nebraska
Some counties are more friendly to tiny homeowners while others prohibit the lifestyle. County building laws have a lot of power in the State of Nebraska when it comes to what is and is not allowed. Talk to your local representatives to learn more about what’s legal when it comes to tiny living.
Madison County, Nebraska
In September of 2022, Madison County, Nebraska legalized tiny homes on foundation only. Tiny homes on wheels still have to be parked at designated campgrounds throughout the county.
Lancaster County, Nebraska
In Lancaster County, Nebraska, tiny homes are only legal if they are 320 square feet or smaller. Tiny homes on foundation are legal, while tiny homes on wheels must be parked in designated campgrounds that allow recreational vehicle parking.
Tiny House Building Codes In Key Cities Of Nebraska
Some cities are especially accommodating of the tiny house lifestyle in Nebraska. Other cities can make it harder to live tiny. City jurisdictions hold a lot of power over the legality of tiny homes in the state.
Omaha, Nebraska
More and more tiny home enthusiasts are popping up in the city of Omaha, Nebraska, as demand for the lifestyle grows. An intentional living community with tiny homes is in the works in Omaha.
Norfolk, Nebraska
The City Council in Norfolk, Nebraska, has recently legalized tiny houses. Under a new ordinance, tiny houses can now be constructed in Norfolk as long as the tiny house is between 70 and 649 square feet and placed on a permanent foundation, with its own utilities connected to the structure.
Lincoln, Nebraska
Tiny homes are legal in Lincoln, Nebraska, with some specificities. The city requires the tiny home to be at least 120 square feet for one person, 220 square feet for two occupants, and 320 for three.
All space measured is outside of a bathroom and kitchen area. This is only for tiny homes on foundation — tiny homes on wheels are considered recreational vehicles in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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