start with your state’s codes.<\/strong><\/a> See which codes your state adheres to for building. The codes are meant to keep homebuilders and owners safe. You can see which codes your state uses on this map. Once you understand the codes, go to your municipality and talk with the building and permitting office. They can help you understand what is possible in your area. However, just because they say no doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want an alternative house, you can find a builder who will work through the proper permits and codes to build what you want. If you can\u2019t find one, you can build with an approved material, or if your heart is set on a specific type of alternative house, you can move to where it is approved. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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