It’s easier than ever to get a tiny home. Home Depot, Amazon, and Costco are selling kits, and some will cost you under $50,000.

• People are drawn to tiny homes for their affordability and the minimalist lifestyle they promote.
• Some states are even paying people to build tiny homes to alleviate the housing crisis.
• Here’s a roundup of some retailers selling tiny homes, including Amazon, Home Depot, and Costco.

The popularity of tiny homes is helping to reshape the real estate market, with startups lining up to get a piece of the action.

Now some big retailers are getting in on the tiny-home craze.

Amazon, Home Depot, and Costco are selling kits on their websites that allow do-it-yourselfers to build their own tiny homes, which are usually 600 square feet or less. Retailers are offering some kits for under $50,000, though the steps required to build a house can ratchet up the cost — including paying for building permits and site preparation.

People are flocking to tiny homes for a number of reasons. They promote a minimalist lifestyle, and they can create a sense of community for those living among other tiny-home adopters.

The structures –  some of which are classified as accessory dwelling units or ADUs – also may provide affordable housing. California, New York, and Vermont are aiming to alleviate some of the financial burdens of building ADUs through programs to help people cover the cost. 

Here’s a look at some of the tiny-home structures you can buy at Amazon, Home Depot, and Costco.