Tiny home rules in Escondido, CA — 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.
Escondido regulates ADUs under Article 70 of the Zoning Code. Detached ADUs: up to 850 sq ft (1 BR) or 1,000 sq ft (2+ BR). Attached: up to 50% of primary or 1,200 sq ft. Minimum setbacks: 4 feet from rear and side.
Under Article 70, ADUs permitted in all residential zones. Detached: 850 sq ft (1 BR) or 1,000 sq ft (2+ BR). Attached: 50% of primary or 1,200 sq ft, not less than 800 sq ft. Setbacks: 4 ft side/rear. Above garage: 5 ft. Per SB 1211 (Jan 2025), no replacement parking when converting garage. Junior ADUs up to 500 sq ft permitted within primary residence.
Unpermitted ADUs subject to code enforcement. Building Division: 760-839-4647.
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