Why Can't I Put My Home There?

Have you ever found the perfect tiny home, secured financing, and found the perfect piece of land—only to discover you can't legally put your home there? In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, Cindy sits down with housing policy expert Amy Tomasso to uncover the hidden rules that shape where we live and why so many people struggle to find housing that fits their lifestyle and budget. From zoning restrictions and land-use regulations to ADUs, cottage courts, tiny home communities, and missing-middle housing, Amy explains why housing challenges affect everyone—from retirees looking to downsize, to young families searching for their first home, to adult children hoping to keep aging parents nearby. You'll hear real-world stories of people whose housing plans were stopped by unexpected regulations, discover communities that are successfully creating new housing options, and learn about innovative solutions that could change the future of housing in America. If you've ever wondered why finding a tiny home is often easier than finding a place to put it, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Why housing has become a national challenge The biggest obstacles facing tiny home buyers How zoning and land-use rules impact your housing options What "missing middle housing" means and why it matters Success stories from communities creating more housing choices Innovative housing solutions shaping the future Amy's advice for anyone feeling stuck on their tiny home journey Plus, stay through the end for a live audience Q&A with Amy. Whether you're exploring a tiny home, considering an ADU, planning to downsize, or simply looking for more affordable housing options, this episode will help you better understand the forces shaping where and how we live. https://www.ivoryinnovations.org/the-little-book And Ivory Innovations' https://www.ivoryinnovations.org/housing-innovation-database LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivoryinnovations/?viewAsMember=true Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ivory.innovations/ The https://www.zoningatlas.org/ https://accd.vermont.gov/current-initiatives/homesforall #LetsTalkTiny #TinyHomes #HousingPolicy #ADU #TinyHomeLiving #AffordableHousing #Downsizing #MissingMiddleHousing #TinyHomeCommunities