Tiny home rules in Marietta, GA — 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.
Cobb County has no specific tiny home ordinance. Foundation-built tiny homes must meet Cobb minimum dwelling standards and IRC. Tiny homes on wheels classified as RVs — long-term residential occupancy not permitted in residential zones.
Cobb County has not adopted specific tiny home zoning. Foundation-built tiny houses must meet the International Residential Code as adopted by Georgia, including IRC Appendix Q for dwellings under 400 square feet. Cobb zoning ordinance may specify minimum heated floor area per district (historically 1,200 to 1,500 sq ft minimum in some R zones), potentially conflicting with tiny home construction — verify with Cobb Community Development at 770-528-2035 before planning. Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) are classified as recreational vehicles under Georgia DMV and cannot be used as permanent residences in residential zones (violates Cobb Zoning Ordinance dwelling definitions). THOW may be parked temporarily on private property but not occupied long-term. ADU (accessory dwelling unit) ordinances in Cobb vary; detached ADUs may be permitted by right in some zoning districts and by conditional use in others, potentially offering a pathway for smaller dwelling units. Utility connections (water/sewer or approved septic, electrical), foundation, and certificate of occupancy required for any dwelling use.
Unpermitted dwelling on foundation: stop-work, required permits or removal. THOW used as residence in residential zone: zoning violation, notice to vacate, fines $100 to $1,000. Occupancy without certificate of occupancy: prohibited until final inspection.
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