Tiny home rules in Grapevine, 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.
Grapevine tiny homes must meet residential building code, district lot and dwelling minimums, and foundation standards. Tiny homes on wheels are RVs and cannot be used as permanent dwellings.
Tiny homes in Grapevine must comply with the Unified Development Code and International Residential Code Appendix Q (or the standard IRC) as adopted by Texas and the city. Permanent tiny houses on foundations are permitted in zoning districts that allow single-family dwellings provided they meet the district minimum floor area, lot size, and setback requirements. Many Grapevine single-family districts require minimum dwelling sizes ranging from 1,200 to over 2,000 square feet, which effectively limits very small homes to certain districts or planned developments. Tiny houses on wheels (park models, RVs, travel trailers) are classified as recreational vehicles and may not be used as permanent residences in residential zones. Manufactured HUD-code homes are regulated separately with state preemption under TX Occupations Code 1201. Call Planning at (817) 410-3154.
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