Smallest possible "mini-house" for residence

Quite striking how the clearly formulated question again triggers intrusive responses like "not needed," "not worth it," "why bother?" Simply unnecessary. Tips would be enough...

No, that's not how it works on the internet ...

It's quite striking how the clearly formulated question again triggers intrusive answers like "you don't need it," "it's not worth it," "why bother?" Simply unnecessary. Tips would be enough...

There are already plenty of tips. Buy a tiny house.

Given the prices for that and the desire to build small cheaply, one can indeed ask whether all-in costs of maybe €5,000 and more per sqm plus house connections really make sense. Especially since the plot with a house on it in the central inner area can basically only be sold for the land value minus demolition costs. A bank won't provide financing either – from a valuation standpoint you can essentially only use the land. So a lot of equity is tied up just to sleep in the camper, do your laundry in the house, and look at a pond every now and then.

P.S. Registering your residence on an empty plot is legally not permitted. It is stated in the Federal Registration Act. So a house is needed – along with all the associated inconveniences like house construction, development, etc.

Since you are our fact checker here, why don’t you copy the legal text you have in mind here? Which paragraph in the Federal Registration Act is that supposed to be?

Thanks!

I am really curious about that. There is not even an obligation to have a mailbox. A house number must be visibly affixed. But not in every federal state either.

Since you are our fact checker here, why don't you copy the legal text you have in mind here? Which paragraph in the Federal Registration Act is that supposed to be?

Here you go.

Federal Registration Act (BMG)
§ 20 Definition of a dwelling

A dwelling within the meaning of this law is any enclosed space that is used for living or sleeping. Accommodation on board a naval ship is also considered a dwelling. Caravans and houseboats are only regarded as dwellings if they are not moved or only occasionally moved.

Federal Registration Act (BMG)
§ 20 Definition of Dwelling

A dwelling within the meaning of this law is any enclosed space used for living or sleeping. Accommodation on board a naval ship is also considered a dwelling. Caravans and houseboats are only considered dwellings if they are not moved or only moved occasionally.

It is actually not a "house that must be migrated". But at least a second permanent caravan. At least as I understand it as a layperson. Any more detailed information would, in any case, constitute legal advice.