Hey D, thanks for the links,
im wondering if there is a
thread dedicated to Yurts?
Here in my neck of france, (and maybe all over?) Yurts are
the thing here. I rarely hear about
cob, tiny houses, whatevers different, small and newfangled except for Yurts seems to be So Hot.
I
think it may have to do with legality issues. From what I understand, in my department (state, if you will), if you build any structure for living you pay higher property taxes, whereby Yurts are still deemed 'moveable structures' therefore considered cheaper and quicker to constuct.
Land here in FR is either considered agricultural/commercial and/or habitable. Obviously, price of land on habitable/constructable land is much higher, as are taxes. So, the loophole is this, if you find a sweet cheap spot on some bunky otherwise unusable Ag Land, technically you dont have the right to construct a living space on it, but as of today, a Yurt is not met in those guidelines. so you can 'squat' the land thru this loophole. (that is, unless you have an education in Agriculture and are certified, then you have the 'right' to live on Ag Land and be close to your animals/operation, which, by the way, we are in the process of becoming certified, woop!)
ANYWAAAYYYY.... Yurts! Anyone live in them? we are exploring this bizarre round lifestyle and I would love some insight, tips, and suggestions from any rural permies who have
experience! Thanks!