Laws Regarding Tiny Homes

Do I Need a Building Permit to Construct a Tiny House in My Backyard?

Depending on a number of factors, including the size of the tiny house and its location, a building permit might be required.

Building a Tiny Home: Should I Put It on Wheels or on a Foundation?

Pros and cons of a permanent foundation versus a trailer with wheels when constructing a tiny house.

Can I Build a Tiny House on Vacant Land in California?

What is legal in one California city might not be legal in another city just down the highway.

Can I Build a Tiny House on Vacant Land in Washington?

Checking out what local zoning and safety rules say about putting a tiny house on a Washington lot.

Can I Build a Tiny House on Vacant Land in Texas?

Rules that govern whether and under what conditions you can put a tiny house on a bare Texas lot.

Can I Build a Tiny House on a Vacant Land in Colorado?

Whether a tiny house will be legal in Colorado depends largely on the laws of the local jurisdiction.

Can I Build a Tiny House on Vacant Land in Florida?

Whether a tiny house will be legal in Florida depends largely on the laws of the local jurisdiction.

Can I Build a Tiny House on Vacant Land in Oregon?

Whether a tiny house will be legal in Oregon depends, to a large extent, on the laws of the local jurisdiction.

Can I Put a Tiny House on Wheels (THOW) in My Back Yard in California?

Learn what California zoning and land use laws apply before you put a tiny house on wheels in your back yard.

Can I Put a Tiny House in My Backyard in Oregon?

How land-use laws apply to tiny houses in Oregon.

Can I Put a Tiny House in My Backyard in Washington?

How land-use laws apply to tiny houses in Washington.

Can I Put a Tiny House in My Backyard in Texas?

Carefully check zoning regulations, building standards, and more before bringing a tiny house structure onto your Texas property.

Can I Build a Tiny House in My Backyard in Colorado?

Learn what Colorado zoning and land use laws apply before you put a tiny house in your backyard.

Can I Put a Tiny House in My Backyard in Florida?

What to research before adding a tiny home to your Florida property.

Can I Put a Tiny House in My Backyard in New York?

How land use laws apply to building tiny houses in New York.