Tiny home rules in Huntsville, AL — 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 foundations must meet Huntsville building code and minimum dwelling standards. Tiny homes on wheels are treated as RVs and may not be used as permanent residences in most zones.
A tiny house built on a permanent foundation must comply with IRC Appendix Q as adopted by Huntsville for dwellings under 400 sq ft. Zoning minimum dwelling size requirements apply. THOWs (tiny homes on wheels) are classified as RVs and limited to campgrounds and RV parks under city zoning. Manufactured home standards apply for HUD-code tiny homes.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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