Tiny home rules in Boca Raton, FL — 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.
Boca Raton does not have a specific tiny home ordinance. ADUs are governed by Section 28-1295 of the zoning code. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and subject to strict RV parking restrictions in residential districts.
Boca Raton regulates accessory dwelling units under Section 28-1295 of the zoning code. Tiny homes on permanent foundations may qualify as ADUs if they meet building code and zoning requirements, including architectural consistency with the primary dwelling. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and are subject to Section 28-1507, which prohibits parking or storing RVs on public streets or unscreened on private property in residential districts. Florida law (Section 163.31771) requires municipalities to allow ADUs in areas zoned for single-family residential, but Boca Raton maintains design and dimensional standards.
Unpermitted construction or placement of tiny homes may result in code enforcement action including fines and mandatory removal. RV parking violations carry fines starting at $100.
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