Tiny home rules in Kent County, MI — 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.
Whether a tiny home is allowed on residential land is a city/township zoning decision, not a Kent County rule. Local minimum floor-area, foundation, and dwelling standards apply. A tiny home on wheels is usually treated as an RV, not a permanent residence.
Kent County does not zone; the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3201) lets each city, village, and township regulate the use of land and structures. Tiny homes on a permanent foundation must meet the municipality's minimum dwelling-size, setback, and Michigan Residential Code requirements for the district. A tiny house on wheels is generally classified as a recreational vehicle and cannot be occupied as a permanent residence unless the local ordinance specifically allows it or unless placed in a licensed park. Confirm minimum floor area, foundation rules, and whether tiny homes qualify as ADUs with your local planning department.
Placing or living in a tiny home that fails local zoning or building standards is a municipal violation, subject to civil-infraction fines and orders to remove, relocate, or bring the structure up to code.
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