Tiny home rules in Coral Springs, 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.
Tiny homes in Coral Springs face significant regulatory constraints. The Land Development Code does not have specific tiny home provisions, so they fall under either accessory structure rules (Section 250129) with a 100 sq ft shed limit or ADU rules requiring full permitting through three agencies. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and subject to parking restrictions.
Coral Springs does not have a specific tiny home ordinance. Tiny homes on a permanent foundation would be classified as either an accessory dwelling unit under Land Development Code Section 250129 or as a primary dwelling that must meet all zoning district requirements for minimum lot sizes, setbacks, and building standards. Tiny homes intended as ADUs must go through the full three-agency permit process (City, CSID, Broward County DER) and comply with HVHZ hurricane standards. Accessory structures used as habitable space must meet Florida Building Code requirements for habitable rooms. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and may not be used as permanent residences in residential zones. RV parking in residential areas is regulated under the Land Development Code. The Florida Building Code applies to all construction regardless of size, requiring compliance with structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical standards. Florida Statute 553.79 requires building permits for all structures, and Broward County's HVHZ requirements add additional structural engineering demands.
Using a tiny home on wheels as a permanent residence in a residential zone is a zoning violation. Building a tiny home structure without permits violates the Florida Building Code and Land Development Code. Code enforcement may require removal of non-compliant structures.
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