How You Can Help Open the Door for Movable Tiny Homes

If you’ve been following along on our tiny house journey, you know this next step is a big one: we’re working to bring MOVABLE tiny homes into the International Residential Code (IRC) — and I need your help to make it happen.

This work has been years in the making. It’s the natural continuation of what started with Appendix Q — but this time, we’re addressing the chassis which will significantly help tackle the zoning and legal recognition barriers that have kept movable tiny homes in the gray zone for far too long. I have asked for signatures to help show public support, now I am asking for investment if you are able.

The Team Behind the Code

Two people have been absolutely essential to this effort: Martin Hammer and David Eisenberg, the two gentlemen front and center in the image below.

Martin and David are legends in the code world. Between them, they’ve helped codify hempcrete, straw bale, adobe, and cob construction — all building systems that empower everyday people to create safe, sustainable homes. Martin did the heavy lifting on the original Appendix Q effort, and David was steadfast support, standing with us — the entire tiny house community.

They’ve again turned that same expertise and energy toward movable tiny homes, drafting language that ensures this code proposal actually works for tiny house dwellers, especially the DIY community.

Unlike most code proposals — which are often backed by trade organizations and/or corporate interests — this one is for us and backed by us: the tiny house community itself.

Why We’re Raising Funds

Martin and David have already poured more than 100 hours into this work because they believe in it — but professional work of this caliber comes with costs.

To kick things off, I personally paid each of them $2,000 out of pocket — my gift to the community that’s given me so much. I truly believe in this effort. Altogether, more than $10,000 of time and travel expenses are being poured into this by the team.

Now, I’d love to make sure Martin and David are fairly compensated for their incredible time, care, and expertise — and, if possible, to help offset travel costs for Jewel and Vina as well, they will be flying in to testify in favor as well.

So I created a solution.

The Sticker Fundraiser

To raise the remaining funds, I’ve created a small sticker fundraiser.

For any $20+ donation, I’ll send you a limited-edition, 2″ round, retro-style vinyl sticker I designed alongside a letter detailing how the hearing went. It’s durable, weatherproof, and a little reminder that you helped push this movement forward. I think it would look great on your toolbox or water bottle!

The sticker reads:

“I Helped Codify Movable Tiny Houses!”

There are only 250 stickers total (as of this morning 10% have been claimed!) — once they’re gone, they’re gone and I will take down the link. Every dollar (minus the minimal PayPal processing fees) goes directly to support the professionals behind this code work.

How to Contribute

💛 Donate here: PayPal Sticker Fundraiser

💛 Prefer to give without receiving a sticker? GoFundMe

Why It Matters

This code proposal is going to finally open the door for legal, habitable movable tiny homes across the country. It’s a huge step toward giving our community — and future generations of tiny dwellers — a clear, legitimate path forward.

This is a for tiny housers, by tiny housers effort — and every contribution makes a difference.

Thank you for helping carry this movement forward — one little sticker (and a whole lot of heart) at a time.

💛 Macy Miller