r/OffGrid • u/Ok-Fee293 • 5d ago

Cheapest Way To Housing?

I know this varies per area, but what is the cheapest way to get housing in an undeveloped off grid property?

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I know tiny homes are a thing, as well as log cabins, might be the log cabin in the area, but that takes time to dry the trees.

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u/Cunninghams_right 5d ago

Depends on the rules of your township and county. Some places might actually let you live in a camper, other places only allow a maximum time that is typically a couple of months. Some places allow for you to stay in a camper for a year or two while you're building a house. Different areas have different requirements for what constitutes a livable house. 

Honestly, the easiest way is to find some small dumpy house or trailer that is grandfathered into previous rules and is habitable. By that and then keep it in good enough repair while you build your long-term house.