Tiny home rules in Chandler, AZ — 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.
Chandler permits tiny homes as ADUs on permanent foundations in single-family zones, subject to the 15-foot height limit and one accessory building per lot. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as RVs.
Tiny homes in Chandler can qualify as accessory dwelling units if built on permanent foundations and meeting building code requirements. They are subject to the same ADU standards: one per lot, 15-foot height limit, building setbacks, and architectural compatibility with the primary residence. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles and cannot serve as permanent residences. ADUs in Chandler cannot be used as short-term rentals. The state's HB 2720 requires municipalities to allow ADUs with at least a 5-foot setback from property edges. One additional parking space is required.
Unpermitted tiny homes or THOWs used as permanent residences face code enforcement. ADUs used as STRs violate Chandler's zoning code.
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