OUR VISION
To lead Australia in adopting tiny house living as a sustainable, innovative and inclusive housing option.
Since 2018 we have been 100% not-for-profit, member and volunteer run to ensure we can accurately represent the diverse and rapidly growing movement.
What we offer
Education
We create peer reviewed guides for tiny house building, buying and living and are free for all, forever.
Advocacy
Our volunteers advocate to councils, state and federal governments for the benefits of permanent tiny house living.
Solutions
We have crafted a Planning Policy Template for local governments that has been the basis for a growing number of councils’ tiny house acceptance.
Support
We offer our members access to our pool of professional volunteer advisors so they can get help on their burning queries.
Tiny news
Signs of a shift: the most encouraging tiny home developments in Australia right now
From Lake Macquarie placing homes on council land to CBA opening up financing, 2025 and 2026 have produced more genuine progress for the Australian tiny home movement than any two-year period before t... ...more
Planning and Legals ,Public
April 09, 2026•6 min read
San Diego just showed the world how to welcome tiny homes — and it was easier than anyone expected
San Diego County approved Tiny Homes on Wheels as a legitimate housing option using nothing more than an existing planning review - no new laws, no lengthy consultation. Here's what Australian council... ...more
Planning and Legals ,Public
April 09, 2026•2 min read
5 Reasons People Are Choosing the Tiny Home Lifestyle (and Thriving Because of It)
The idea of living in a tiny home has shifted from a fringe movement to a powerful lifestyle choice. What once seemed unconventional is now being embraced by people seeking more freedom, less stress, ... ...more
Design and Builds ,Public
March 25, 2026•2 min read
Why Join ATHA?
The more members ATHA has, the stronger our collective voice.
As a collective, we can advocate for tiny houses to be recognised as a legitimate form of permanent moveable housing across Australia.
By joining, you're not just adding your name, you're helping us produce trusted, evidence-based information that supports both our members and the wider community.
Together, we can reshape the housing landscape, making tiny living a normalised, accessible, and straightforward option for people across Australia.
Your membership also enables sustained, long-term advocacy, moving beyond one-off campaigns to create meaningful, lasting change.
ATHA Business Directory
ATHA business members are supporting the movement financially, allowing us to have a bigger impact and reach more people.
Consider using an ATHA member as a supplier for your build. All ATHA Business Members agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
ATHA Business Directory
ATHA business members are supporting the movement financially, allowing us to have a bigger impact and reach more people.
Consider using an ATHA member as a supplier for your build.
All ATHA Business Members agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
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Members stay informed with our quarterly newsletter, featuring the latest news and insights. Not ready to join? You can still sign up to hear about upcoming events.
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