Tiny houses offer consumers and their local communities several significant advantages, as compared to larger residences: Lower purchase price Lower construction material waste Reduced carbon footprint Significantly reduced energy consumption All of these factors contribute to the prospect of greater sustainability and affordability. Tiny homes also offer a convenient option to implement infill housing programs without the need for government-funded subsidies or increased property taxes for the surrounding communities. They are easy to locate, hook up, and maintain without negatively impacting community resources and services. In addition, tiny houses offer immense flexibility of use. They can be used as starter homes, workforce housing, caregiver units, student housing, guest houses, disaster recovery housing, and more.