Tiny home rules in Converse, TX — 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 must meet the 2021 IRC Appendix Q in Converse and minimum zoning lot rules. Tiny homes on wheels are treated as RVs and cannot be parked as permanent residences.
Converse treats tiny homes based on construction type. A tiny home on a permanent foundation meeting 2021 IRC Appendix Q standards (minimum 120 sf habitable space, loft requirements, egress, smoke alarms) can qualify as a legal single-family dwelling if the lot meets the zoning districts minimum lot size and the house meets setbacks, parking, and design standards. A HUD-code manufactured home requires placement in a district that allows manufactured housing. A tiny home on wheels (RVIA or park model) is classified as a recreational vehicle under Texas rules and cannot be used as a permanent primary residence on a typical residential lot inside city limits; short stays on private property and RV park placement may be allowed. ADUs offer another path for small secondary units. Verify zoning, building code path, and HOA rules before buying or building.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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