IN · USA — delivered from Surrey, BC
Tiny Homes for Sale in Indiana
Indiana runs a truly statewide system. The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts and enforces the state's building and fire safety rules, and by statute those rules take precedence over local ordinances covering the same subject matter. Local governments can go stricter where their rules do not conflict, but they cannot go weaker, which sets a firm floor everywhere in the state. The Indiana Residential Code adopts the International Residential Code by reference with state amendments. For a buyer that means one predictable baseline, with the only variable being whether your locality has layered something more demanding on top. KYRAX builds in Surrey, BC and delivers into Indiana.
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01 — Models available here
Models Available in Indiana
Now taking reservations
Vale
8'6" × 24' · ~284 sq ft · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed + loft
RVIA/NOAH + NHTSA
10–12 weeks · weekly photos
From $119,900 CAD
Indicative starting price in CAD. Your final USD price is confirmed at your consultation.
See the full model page8'6" × 28'
RVIA/NOAH + NHTSA
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8'6" × 38' gooseneck
RVIA/NOAH + NHTSA
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10'6" × 36'
ANSI A119.5 park model
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12' × 44'
IBC/IRC modular
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10' × 32'
IBC/IRC modular + Appendix Q
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02 — Climate + code
Engineered for Indiana’s conditions
Every KYRAX home shipped to Indiana is sized to the actual code and climate values for your site, not a generic climate package.
| Building code | The Indiana Residential Code applies statewide, adopting the International Residential Code by reference with Indiana amendments; the 2020 Indiana Residential Code is built on the 2018 IRC |
| Precedence | Under IC 22-13-2-3 rules adopted by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission take precedence over local ordinances or regulations covering the same subject matter |
| Local variation | Local jurisdictions may adopt ordinances more stringent than the commission's rules where they do not conflict, but may not adopt less stringent ones |
| Enforcement | The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission is responsible for the statewide code of fire safety and building laws; local departments administer permits |
| Design values | Snow load, frost depth and design wind are applied per the code and local amendment; confirm the figures your jurisdiction enforces before design |
Indiana gives you a firm statewide floor, which makes planning straightforward. The commission's rules take precedence over conflicting local ordinances, and local governments can only add stringency rather than remove it, so a design that meets the Indiana Residential Code will not be turned away for being under-built. What still needs checking is whether your locality has layered additional requirements on top, and what design values it enforces. We confirm both before engineering.
03 — Regulations
Indiana tiny home regulations
How tiny homes are classified
A home built to the Indiana Residential Code on a permanent foundation is a dwelling under the statewide code. Local ordinances may add requirements but cannot reduce the state standard.
State-specific note
The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts and enforces a statewide code of fire safety and building laws. Under IC 22-13-2-3 those rules take precedence over local ordinances covering the same subject matter, and local adoption is permitted only where more stringent.
Indiana's structure is one of the cleaner ones we work with. The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts the statewide building and fire safety rules, and the Indiana Code gives those rules precedence over local ordinances or regulations on the same subject. Local governments retain the ability to adopt more stringent requirements where those do not conflict with the commission's rules, and, with the commission's approval, more stringent local fire safety ordinances to address unique local conditions, but they cannot adopt anything less stringent. The Indiana Residential Code adopts the International Residential Code by reference together with Indiana amendments. That combination means the state sets a floor that applies everywhere and localities can only build upward from it. Zoning and permitted uses remain a separate, local matter.
These are general state-level frameworks. Your specific lot, county and city amendments, and utility situation determine the permits you'll actually need. We confirm the details for your exact address before you order; the zoning lookup starts that.
04 — Delivery
Delivery to Indiana
| Typical transit | Estimated 6-9 days out of the Surrey, BC shop. We quote every site on its own, since customs clearance, oversize permits and routing govern the true timing; the estimate is not a guaranteed schedule |
| Route corridor | Once across the border, the route runs east on the northern corridor and drops into Indiana on I-65, I-69 and I-70, serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties |
| Common uses in region | Homes for family and multigenerational living on suburban and rural lots, cabins in the lake country, and code-built homes on permanent foundations |
Indiana is well served by I-65, I-69 and I-70, so the drive itself is rarely the constraint; border customs clearance and oversize permitting introduce most of the timing variation. Since the state code sets a floor that local rules can only exceed, pre-delivery preparation is largely a matter of confirming any local additions and the design values your jurisdiction enforces.
05 — Common questions
Tiny Home FAQs for Indiana
Can I legally put a tiny home on my land in Indiana?
In Indiana, a KYRAX tiny home is typically classified as follows: A home built to the Indiana Residential Code on a permanent foundation is a dwelling under the statewide code. Local ordinances may add requirements but cannot reduce the state standard. Whether it may sit on a particular lot is a local zoning question, which is why we check your exact address before you order.
How much can I save versus a traditional home in Indiana?
The typical home value in Indiana is ~US$262K. Our flagship model, the Vale, starts at $119,900 CAD, a fraction of a conventional build (US pricing confirmed at your consultation). Common uses here are Homes for family and multigenerational living on suburban and rural lots, cabins in the lake country, and code-built homes on permanent foundations.
How long does delivery to Indiana take from your BC facility?
We ship from Surrey, British Columbia: Once across the border, the route runs east on the northern corridor and drops into Indiana on I-65, I-69 and I-70, serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties. Estimated 6-9 days out of the Surrey, BC shop. We quote every site on its own, since customs clearance, oversize permits and routing govern the true timing; the estimate is not a guaranteed schedule. Customs and oversize-load permits set the final window.
How does Indiana's climate change how my tiny home is built?
Each build is engineered to the values your jurisdiction enforces for your site, confirmed with your building department before the unit is engineered.
What building code and certification apply in Indiana?
Indiana builds to The Indiana Residential Code applies statewide, adopting the International Residential Code by reference with Indiana amendments; the 2020 Indiana Residential Code is built on the 2018 IRC. Every KYRAX home is built to its US certification pathway: RVIA or NOAH inspection for tiny homes on wheels, ANSI A119.5 for park models, IBC/IRC for modular, with third-party certification for your destination market written into the build contract and confirmed before delivery.
Can you live off-grid in Indiana?
Indiana does not decide that at state level, and no state does: zoning, the building code and the health authority each decide part of it locally. What Indiana does set is how the home is classified: A home built to the Indiana Residential Code on a permanent foundation is a dwelling under the statewide code. Local ordinances may add requirements but cannot reduce the state standard. That usually settles it, because a home treated as a vehicle is often barred as a permanent dwelling however it is powered, while a modular home on a foundation may be allowed on the same parcel. We have not verified septic or utility-connection rules for Indiana; your building department and health authority can confirm them.
Can my Indiana town impose different building requirements?
Only stricter ones. Rules adopted by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission take precedence over local ordinances covering the same subject matter under IC 22-13-2-3, and while local governments may adopt more stringent requirements where those do not conflict, they cannot adopt less stringent ones. So the state code is a floor everywhere in Indiana. We confirm whether your locality has added anything on top before design.
Which residential code applies in Indiana?
The Indiana Residential Code, which adopts the International Residential Code by reference with Indiana-specific amendments and applies throughout the state; the 2020 edition is built on the 2018 IRC. Because Indiana amends the model code rather than adopting it plainly, a design meeting a newer national IRC edition is not automatically compliant here. We document the build against the Indiana code and confirm the edition in force before design.
06 — Popular locations
Popular Locations in Indiana
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Evansville
- South Bend
- Carmel
- Bloomington
- Lake Michigan shore
07 — Helpful resources
Helpful Resources
Guide
Tiny Home Zoning & Permits: The Basics
Zoning classifications, permit requirements, and how to navigate municipal approval: what to confirm before you buy a tiny home.
Guide
How to Choose a Tiny Home Builder
Choosing the wrong tiny home builder is expensive. Ask these 10 questions before you put down a deposit; the answers tell you what you need to know.
Guide
On-Grid vs. Off-Grid Tiny Homes: Which Setup?
Should your tiny home connect to municipal utilities or run independently? The costs, benefits, and practical trade-offs of each approach.
08 — Sources
Where these facts come from
Each statement above links to the authority it came from.
The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts and enforces a statewide code of fire safety and building laws; rules take precedence over local ordinances under IC 22-13-2-3; local adoption permitted only where more stringent
permitplace.comFPBSC rules page lists 675 IAC 14-4.4, the 2020 Indiana Residential Code based on the 2018 IRC First Printing, effective 26 December 2019, as currently in effect
in.govIndiana building code adoption overview
up.codesIndiana building code status
bcapcodes.orgIndiana administrative rule register entry for residential code adoption
iar.iga.in.govIndiana administrative rule readoption entry
iar.iga.in.gov2025 readoption review, Indiana Department of Homeland Security
secure.in.govIndiana building permit requirements overview
permitsguide.comIndiana typical home value approximately US$262K (Zillow $262,265, 2026)
zillow.com
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