Tiny home rules in Fillmore, 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.
Tiny homes on permanent foundations in Fillmore are regulated as ADUs under California Government Code §65852.2 and must meet California Building Code standards. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and cannot be used as permanent dwellings in residential zones.
Fillmore follows California's statewide ADU framework for tiny homes on foundations. A tiny home on a permanent foundation qualifies as an ADU or JADU if it meets minimum California Building Code standards including ceiling height (7 feet), emergency egress, kitchen and bathroom facilities, and utility connections. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles under FMC and Ventura County regulations and cannot serve as primary residences. THOWs parked on residential property are subject to RV parking restrictions. The city's General Plan and zoning code do not include a separate tiny home classification.
Using a tiny home on wheels as a permanent dwelling violates the zoning code. Living in an unpermitted structure may result in code enforcement action through Community Development. Violations carry administrative fines and orders to vacate or remove the structure.
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