03-06-2008, 05:02 PM
Stillhope, Aloha, I have been in contact with you many times and have gone over much of this information with you. Good to virtually see you here raising pertinent questions.
The permitting process on a yurt is rather strict. What we have been instructed by the building department to ensure is that there are 2 doors, 7' walls and 700+ square feet, among the other standard building codes. This is the only way we can ensure that the permit will go through. Having been through this process several times, that is what my recommendation and requirements are in order to help with permitting. We work with licensed architects and engineers in order to ensure that codes are met, my information comes from these professionals as well as the people I have worked with in the building department.
The lender is whoever you can find that will lend, I'm no expert in lending or insurance issues. I can say that many people looking to finance a yurt decide to go with personal loans, which can be paid off more quickly than a larger construction loan or mortgage. Economically, this option is a great one for many people, since they don't pay as much in interest over the long run. (For example, interest on 30k over 5-10 years is going to be much less than interest paid on 100-200k over 30 years). The yurt that sold in Hawaiian Acres that I know of is on roads 10 & C. I don't know the MLS#, the real estate agent was with Century 21. I believe that yurt sold within 4 months of being put on the market.
Lost boy, Ventilation is typically addressed by utilizing the stove kit, which, instead of running a stove pipe through, you simply run a ventilation pipe through. The only time I have witnessed condensation/moisture being an issue in a yurt is if the dome or seams aren't properly sealed.
Aloha~
Yurt Girl
How about your own statement about the the minimum size dwelling to permit?
And,in general,FACTS,please!
Like:
the lender is...(company name will do);
the insurance company(except Lloyd of London,of course) is...;
the insurance premium...;
mls#.. sold in ...months/years.
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The permitting process on a yurt is rather strict. What we have been instructed by the building department to ensure is that there are 2 doors, 7' walls and 700+ square feet, among the other standard building codes. This is the only way we can ensure that the permit will go through. Having been through this process several times, that is what my recommendation and requirements are in order to help with permitting. We work with licensed architects and engineers in order to ensure that codes are met, my information comes from these professionals as well as the people I have worked with in the building department.
The lender is whoever you can find that will lend, I'm no expert in lending or insurance issues. I can say that many people looking to finance a yurt decide to go with personal loans, which can be paid off more quickly than a larger construction loan or mortgage. Economically, this option is a great one for many people, since they don't pay as much in interest over the long run. (For example, interest on 30k over 5-10 years is going to be much less than interest paid on 100-200k over 30 years). The yurt that sold in Hawaiian Acres that I know of is on roads 10 & C. I don't know the MLS#, the real estate agent was with Century 21. I believe that yurt sold within 4 months of being put on the market.
Lost boy, Ventilation is typically addressed by utilizing the stove kit, which, instead of running a stove pipe through, you simply run a ventilation pipe through. The only time I have witnessed condensation/moisture being an issue in a yurt is if the dome or seams aren't properly sealed.
Aloha~
Yurt Girl
How about your own statement about the the minimum size dwelling to permit?
And,in general,FACTS,please!
Like:
the lender is...(company name will do);
the insurance company(except Lloyd of London,of course) is...;
the insurance premium...;
mls#.. sold in ...months/years.
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Melissa Fletcher
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"Make yurts, not war" Bill Coperthwaite, 1973
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"Make yurts, not war" Bill Coperthwaite, 1973