Tiny home rules in Livermore, CA — 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 qualify as ADUs in Livermore under state law. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are treated as RVs — not legal as permanent dwellings.
Tiny homes built on permanent foundations meeting the California Residential Code are allowed in Livermore as ADUs under Gov Code §65852.2. They must meet minimum dwelling standards (ceiling height, egress, plumbing, Title 24) and the 800 sq ft+ ADU provisions. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) certified as recreational vehicles (ANSI 119.5 or NOAH) are not approved as permanent residences under California building code and are treated as RVs — subject to Livermore's RV parking/occupancy rules, which generally prohibit full-time habitation on residential lots. Movable tiny houses meeting HCD's MTH standards may qualify as backyard cottages in some cases.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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