Tiny home rules in Garland, TX — 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.
Garland regulates tiny homes by foundation type and size, allowing site-built tiny homes on permanent foundations in residential zones but restricting tiny homes on wheels.
Tiny homes in Garland fall under different rules depending on construction. Site-built tiny homes on permanent foundations are treated as single-family dwellings and must meet minimum dwelling size requirements in the applicable zoning district (often 800-1,200 square feet for single-family zones), full building code compliance per IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses, setbacks, and connection to water, sewer, and electric utilities. HUD-code manufactured homes are restricted to manufactured home parks or specific zones. Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) are classified as recreational vehicles and may not be used as permanent dwellings in residential zones; they may be parked on residential property as stored RVs but cannot be occupied long-term or hooked up to utilities for habitation. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are not permitted by right in most Garland residential districts.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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