The Tasmanian Government has produced a Fact Sheet for Tiny Houses on Wheels that outlines when a tiny house needs a planning permit. It depends on the intended use and zone that the tiny house will be. In most cases you do not need a planning permit but please check the factsheet to see what is required for your circumstances.

In addition, the Department of Justice, Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) has issued a regulatory note outlining the building and plumbing requirements for tiny homes.

Tiny homes on wheels are classed as a road registerable vehicle and generally cannot have plumbing in them yet can be placed adjacent to a shed with plumbing, an approved prefab bathroom or fixtures in the tiny house must discharge over an approved dump point. Tiny homes on wheels need local council planning approval.

Tiny houses not on wheels as generally classed as a habitable building and need to have all plumbing be in accordance with the Building Act 2016 and the NCC. An occupancy permit is required before the building is occupied.