Are Tiny Homes a Solution for COVID Evictions?

Feb 19, 2021

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Lindsay Wood is an evangelist for tiny living, and these days she’s as busy as ever. As the pandemic has put economic pressure on a large swath of the country, tiny houses are being increasingly seen as a solution to housing affordability and inequality. But there are some big legal hurdles to get over before we get there, and in this interview, Lindsay helps us explore them.

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In This Episode:

Could tiny homes be included in the eviction moratorium?
Lindsay's affordable housing investment plan
New legislation in CA that's great for ADU owners
Why the ordinances in CA can help legalize tiny homes elsewhere
The reasons that many cities have not allowed tiny houses
Additional expenses that are necessary to ready a site for tiny house parking
Alternatives to trailers
The difference between 'traditional affordable housing' and 'tiny house affordable housing'
What is THIA doing to help with the housing crisis?

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