Tiny home rules in Moreno Valley, 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.
Moreno Valley allows tiny homes on foundations as ADUs under California Government Code Section 65852.2, while movable tiny homes on wheels are limited to RV parks or approved tiny-home-on-wheels ADU programs.
Moreno Valley distinguishes between tiny homes built on permanent foundations and tiny homes on wheels (THOWs). Foundation-based tiny houses qualify as Accessory Dwelling Units under California Government Code Section 65852.2 and state ADU law if they provide permanent kitchen, bath, and sleeping facilities; these receive ministerial approval with no minimum size below the state floor of about 150 square feet. THOWs registered as RVs with the DMV are generally treated as recreational vehicles and cannot be used as permanent residences on private residential lots; they must be stored per the city's RV parking rules or located in a licensed RV park. The city participates in California's movable tiny house ADU framework to the extent state law requires, meaning a certified Movable Tiny House that meets ANSI A119.5 or NFPA 1192 plus local standards may be permitted as an ADU in some cases. Permit applications go through Building and Safety and pay standard ADU impact fees, which are waived for ADUs under 750 square feet per state law.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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