Highland Lake, AL. Small Homes Ban

Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to the town of Highland Lake, Alabama, calling on officials to end the town’s unconstitutional ban on small homes. The letter argues that the law violates both the U.S. and Alabama Constitutions. 

Highland Lake requires all homes to be at least 1,800 square feet, which is much stricter than other towns and might be the highest minimum requirement in the entire country. Small and tiny homes provide flexibility for residents, increase the overall supply of housing and offer a more affordable means to home ownership than larger homes.