Legally, your trailer can only be 8’6″ wide. The majority of states will also only allow a tiny house that is 13’6 inches off the ground, though some Western states permit 14′. No trailer can exceed 53′, unless you have a special permit. That being said, most tiny houses don’t need trailers any larger than 28′.

Can you build a tiny house without a trailer?

When they think of tiny houses, most people think of tiny houses on wheels. … Most people also know about tiny houses built on foundations. For those who own land, want to go “small” rather than “tiny,” and can get permission to build, there’s no need to build on a trailer.

Why are tiny homes built on trailers?

Why are tiny houses built on trailers or wheels? Tiny homes are built on wheels for those homeowners who not only love to travel, but also love to live seasonally. Building a tiny home on wheels or on trailers makes it easy to transport them, save costs on property taxes, see new sights, and live minimally.