TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS QUEENSLAND
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We’re starting with Council rules in Queensland.
Where can you park your Tiny Home On Wheels?
It can be so confusing. 77 Local Councils, each with different Local Laws on where you can and can't park your Tiny Home On Wheels. 🤔
So here’s a summary of each Queensland Council’s position on accommodation that is not considered a small second home.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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Temporary homes may be occupied for less than 3 months in any 12-month period.
If there is an existing dwelling, the temporary home must be located to the rear of the existing dwelling.
No waste materials, including grey water, are to be deposited on site.
Appropriate and adequate sanitation, water, wastewater, refuse, and personal hygiene facilities must be established and used on the land.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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The establishment or occupation of a temporary home requires approval from the Council.
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The establishment or occupation of a temporary home requires approval from Council.
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A temporary home may be occupied for less than two weeks.
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A temporary home may be established or occupied for less than 8 weeks.
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Awaiting information from the Town Planning department. However, BCC has verbally confirmed that there is no time limit as long as no nuisance is caused and toilet facilities are available (no discharge to the site) there is no time limit on occupation
For a THOW, the trailer must be registered.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home
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Temporary homes that are not a class 10a building or structure may be occupied for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period.
If there is an existing dwelling, the temporary home must be located to the rear of the existing dwelling.
No waste materials, including grey water, are to be deposited on site.
Appropriate and adequate sanitation, water, wastewater, refuse, and personal hygiene facilities must be established and used on the land.
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The establishment or occupation of a temporary home requires approval from Council.
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A temporary home may be occupied for less than two weeks.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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A permit is required from Council.
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A temporary home may be occupied for less than two weeks. up to 14 days in any 60-day period.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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No approval needed for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home for less than two weeks
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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For up to 28 days in any calendar year, a person ordinarily resides elsewhere can occupy a temporary home on private land if sanitation facilities are provided and maintained to a satisfactory standard.
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No requirements are stipulated in the Local Law.
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No approval is needed for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home for less than six
consecutive months to complete essential repairs or renovations to an existing home.
If camping, a person MUST not camp within 3 km of a township or caravan park; otherwise, a permit is required.
When obtaining a permit to camp within 3 km of a township or caravan park, the Council MAY impose the permit condition “habitation must not exceed 14 days”.
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Fraser Coast will allow the occupation of a caravan for up to 6 months of a calendar year if conditions are met. The list is extensive (please click the link below to have it delivered to your inbox).
Whereas temporary homes that are not a class 10a building or structure may be occupied for less than:
- 2 weeks in any 52-week period on a vacant property; or
- 4 weeks in any 52-week period on land with a dwelling.
No waste materials, including grey water, are to be deposited on site.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Caravan or tiny house on wheels
Either a building approval or a camping area licence is needed for living in a caravan or tiny house on wheels on your property.
Tiny houses need a building and plumbing approval just like a normal house.
When they include their own bathroom, laundry and kitchen there are also planning issues to check such as a secondary dwelling or dual occupancy use.
Tiny houses don’t include registered vehicles or vehicles that can be registered. These vehicles are administered under our local law, which also restricts their use as accommodation.
For more information, including licence applications as a vehicle, visit Camping area licence.
Caravans no longer registered and moveable are classed as a permanent structure and will require relevant approvals by law and City Plan.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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A caravan may be used as a temporary home on an urban property for up to two weeks in any eight-week period.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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A temporary home may be occupied for up to two weeks
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No mention in the Local Laws.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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A temporary home may be occupied for up to two weeks
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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A permit is required unless the dwelling on the same premises has been destroyed or is unfit for human habitation or building work is being carried out for a dwelling on the same premises.
If no permit is required, occupation is allowed for 180 days per calendar year.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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No requirements are stipulated in the Local Law.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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A temporary home may be occupied for up to two weeks
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A temporary home may be occupied for up to 42 days in each 52-week period.
Must be non-commercial (no fees associated with the occupation)
The Council must be notified of the occupation within 7 days.
There are further requirements.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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A temporary home may be occupied for up to 4 weeks without approval so long as certain conditions are met.
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Temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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Contact iScout for more info here.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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No permit is needed if the temporary home is not being used as a place of residence for more than 3 months cumulatively in a 12 month period.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Temporary homes that are not a class 10a building or structure may be occupied for less than
- 2 weeks on vacant land; or
- 4 weeks where there is an existing dwelling;
in any 52-week period
If there is an existing dwelling, the temporary home must be located to the rear of the existing dwelling.
No waste materials, including grey water, are to be deposited on site.
Appropriate and adequate sanitation, water, wastewater, refuse, and personal hygiene facilities must be established and used on the land.
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The owners of vacant land may occupy a temporary home on that land for less than 2 weeks in any 52 week period.
If there is an existing dwelling, up to 2 temporary homes may be occupied for up to 10 weeks each in any 52 week period by the owner of the land, immediate family and personal friends.
The location of the temporary home(s) must not distract from the amenity of the area.
No waste materials, including grey water, are to be deposited on site during occupation or left on site after departure.
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No Permit is needed for the establishment or the occupation of a tiny home or caravan which is used as a place of residence for less than 60 days in any calendar year.
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Contact iScout for more info here.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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Approval is required for the establishment or occupation of a temporary home.
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One temporary homes may be occupied on vacant land by the owner of the land for less than 2 weeks in any 52-week period.
Or if there is an existing dwelling for less than 4 weeks in any 52-week period, so long as:
(i) the temporary home is located to the rear of the existing dwelling house; and
(ii) no waste materials, including grey water, are deposited on site during occupation, or left on site after departure.
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Contact iScout for more info here.
Contact iScout for more info here.
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