Key Takeaways from the Perth Tiny House Expo (Nov 2025)

The long-awaited Perth Tiny House Expo (also known as the WA Off Grid & Tiny Home Festival) showcased a range of inspiring tiny homes and brought together a state-wide panel of experts, builders, suppliers and intentional-living enthusiasts.

The event was originally planned to be hosted by the City of Wanneroo but was relocated at the last minute to the City of Belmont due to an ongoing legal and regulatory dispute involving Kathryn Payne and the City of Wanneroo.

Luckily, the last-minute change saved the day, and the weekend-long event turned out to be a huge success.

🗝️ Here are my KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1) WA is the most advanced state in Australia when it comes to tiny-house policies. (WA leading the way — shocking, I know. 😅)

2) Thanks to Hon Hannah Beazley MLA 👏 and recent changes to the Caravan and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997, local governments can now approve Tiny Houses on Wheels as temporary accommodation for up to two years, with ongoing extensions beyond that period generally not an issue.

3) When contacting your council, don’t use the term “Tiny House” — you’ll likely get pushed into the standard housing approvals pathway. Many councils haven’t caught up yet and the first contact point may not know the new rules.
Instead, use the word “caravan” and refer to the WALGA article.

4) Most issues start with neighbour complaints. Councils usually don’t intervene unless someone gets annoyed — so keep the peace: park sensibly, don’t block their sun, and be considerate with grey-water disposal.

5) If finding LAND is your biggest headache, check out Parkmytinyhouse.com.au – not many WA listings yet, so let’s raise awareness together. We’ve got plenty of space!

6) ATHA (Australian Tiny House Association) is an amazing support hub for regulations, planning and guidance — even if you’re starting from zero. Tinyhouse.org.au

7) WA also has several tiny-house builders, including Tiny Homes Perth and Perth Tiny House.

8) Community projects like Tiny House Village are exploring shared-living solutions. You can join the Perth Tiny House community on Facebook.

9) And if you want inspiration, Bryce Langston on YouTube is brilliant — he travels the world meeting tiny-house legends: www.youtube.com/@livingbig

10) Also check out The Eden Tiny House Project that provided 15 women $55,000 towards the cost of their own tiny home.

In the end t’s not just about downsizing or “living small”. – It’s the opposite. It’s about living big in a sustainable way, reconnecting with nature, and stepping away from the social pressure. ✨

I’m not saying tiny houses will fix the whole housing crisis — not everyone can afford one. But they can be a great option for some: downsizers, retirees, people building step-by-step, or anyone wanting a simpler, lighter lifestyle