Tiny home rules in Oneida County, NY — 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 Oneida County must meet NY Uniform Code 19 NYCRR Part 1220. Homes under 400 sq ft may use IRC Appendix Q standards (adopted 2020). Tiny homes on wheels are treated as RVs and prohibited as permanent dwellings in most towns.
NY State adopted the 2020 Uniform Code (19 NYCRR Parts 1219-1228) including IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses 400 sq ft or less, which relaxes loft ceiling heights to 6'8" and ladder/stair access. Permanent foundation required. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles under NY VTL and 19 NYCRR §1225.1; they cannot be occupied as permanent dwellings in residential zones in Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Whitestown, Kirkland, or most towns. Some rural towns (Western, Remsen, Steuben) may allow THOWs in campground or agricultural zones with Oneida County Health Department approval for septic/sanitary. Minimum 220 sq ft habitable space required statewide per Property Maintenance Code §404.
Unpermitted dwelling: $250-$1,000 plus stop-occupancy order. Occupying a THOW as residence: $100-$500/day until cured.
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