Showing ordinances that apply to Fort Montgomery, NY
Fort Montgomery is an unincorporated community (population 1,627) in Orange County, New York. Because Fort Montgomery is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The tiny homes rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Tiny homes on foundations must meet NY Residential Code (Appendix Q adopted). Tiny homes on wheels classified as RVs and cannot be permanent dwellings on residential lots.
NY adopted IRC Appendix Q allowing dwelling units under 400 sq ft subject to specific loft, stair, and egress modifications. Orange County towns generally require minimum lot size and zoning-defined minimum dwelling size (often 600-900 sq ft), which can conflict with tiny-home use. THOWs not allowed as primary dwellings.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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