Georgetown, TX Accessory Structures: Tiny Homes (2026)

Georgetown does not have a stand-alone tiny-home ordinance. Instead, a habitable tiny home is regulated by the structures it most resembles. A small detached dwelling with a full kitchen placed on a lot with a primary residence is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) under UDC Section 5.02.020 B, so it is limited to 25% of the primary dwelling, must share the primary residence's electric and water meters, and is restricted to owner-occupied use for rental (generally requiring a Special Use Permit). All habitable construction must comply with the city's adopted building codes, which became effective November 1, 2023 and include the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2021 International Building Code (IBC); under the IRC, habitable dwellings must meet minimum room-size, ceiling-height, and life-safety standards. A tiny home built on a trailer/wheels is generally classified as a recreational vehicle (RV) rather than a permanent dwelling, and Texas cities typically restrict full-time RV living to designated RV or mobile-home parks. Anyone planning a tiny home in Georgetown should confirm the specific zoning, foundation, and permitting path with Development Services before purchasing or building.