Tiny home rules in Aurora, CO — covering tiny houses on wheels (THOWs), park model RVs, and tiny home on foundation builds — determine where they are legal and how they get permitted.
Tiny homes on foundations are treated as ADUs or primary dwellings in Aurora; tiny homes on wheels are generally limited to licensed RV parks.
Aurora regulates tiny homes based on construction method. A tiny home built on a permanent foundation that meets the 2021 IRC Appendix Q (dwellings under 400 square feet) can qualify as a primary dwelling or an ADU depending on lot use and zoning. A tiny home on wheels is treated as an RV or manufactured home and cannot be used as a permanent residence on a typical single-family lot; it must be parked in a licensed RV park or mobile home community. Minimum dwelling size standards, utility connections, and sanitation requirements all apply. Aurora has explored but not broadly adopted tiny-home villages.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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