Anoka County, MN Accessory Structures: Tiny Homes (2026)
Tiny home rules in Anoka County, MN, 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.
Key Facts
- Tiny house definition
- 400 sq ft or less, excl. lofts
- Governing code
- 2020 MN Residential Code, App. Q
- Min. ceiling (habitable)
- 6 feet 8 inches
- Min. room area
- 70 sq ft (R304)
- Tiny house on wheels
- Not a permanent dwelling
Summary
The statewide 2020 Minnesota Residential Code, Appendix Q, defines a tiny house as a dwelling 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts. Habitable space and hallways must have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches. A tiny house on a foundation must sit on a
Appendix Q defines a tiny house as a dwelling 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts. Habitable space and hallways must have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 8 inches. Bathrooms, toilet rooms and kitchen shall have a minimum ceiling height of at least 6 feet 4 inches.
Full Breakdown
Minnesota regulates tiny houses statewide through the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code (Appendix Q), enforced locally by your city building department. A tiny house on a permanent foundation is a dwelling and must meet the code: minimum room area 70 sq ft (R304), ceiling heights of 6'8" for habitable space and 6'4" for bathrooms and kitchens (AQ103), plus egress, light, ventilation, smoke and CO alarms. Zoning still applies: the lot must meet the minimum-dwelling and district standards of Blaine, Coon Rapids, or your city. A tiny house on wheels (RV-type) is not a permanent dwelling and generally cannot be occupied full-time on residential lots.
Violations & Fines
Occupying a substandard or unpermitted tiny dwelling violates the state building code and city zoning; the city can deny occupancy, require corrections, or order removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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