2025 Tiny House Industry Awards

Category: Best Budget Build
Highlighting those designing and building quality Tiny Homes under $100,000, that demonstrate a lower budget does not necessitate a lower standard of living.
Is this you?
Your reasons for joining the industry are based on providing affordable housing solutions, and creative use of materials and build techniques to keep pricing reasonable.

Creativity
Smaller budgets necessitate creative thinking, starting with a design that reduces waste, and cost-effective materials that achieve a similar result on a lower budget.

Mission
You are committed to providing housing solutions for those who most need them. You create change in the world by partnering with organisations that can increase your impact.

Integrity
You operate ethically and are a good example of the original motivations for Tiny House living. You understand that lower budgets can be met without cutting corners or risking safety.
Eligibility Criteria
ALL criteria must be met in order for a business to nominate in this category.
*Criteria vary for each Award category. All criteria are non-negotiable and will checked.
The nominating business must:
- Build Tiny Houses on Wheels
- Be a current accredited THIA member
- Have a valid ABN
- Have been operating as a Tiny House builder for a minimum of 2 years
- Not have been subject to bankruptcy, liquidation, administration (either voluntary or involuntary) or legal proceedings resulting in a judgement within the last 5 years, either personally or professionally
- The home entered must have been completed after August 2023