Tiny home rules in Naperville, IL — 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.
Naperville does not have specific tiny home provisions. Tiny homes on foundations must meet minimum dwelling standards under the 2018 IRC as adopted by the city. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as vehicles/trailers and subject to parking and storage restrictions.
Naperville does not have specific zoning provisions for tiny homes. Tiny homes on permanent foundations are treated as standard residential dwellings and must meet all requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code as adopted by the city, including minimum room sizes, ceiling heights, egress, plumbing, and electrical standards. Minimum dwelling unit size requirements may effectively prevent very small tiny homes in some zoning districts. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles or trailers and are subject to parking and storage regulations, not residential dwelling standards. THOWs may not be used as permanent residences on residential lots. Occupying a THOW as a primary dwelling would require zoning amendments or variances. Contact the TED Business Group for specific minimum square footage requirements in your zoning district.
Tiny home not meeting IRC minimums: building code violation. THOW used as residence: zoning violation. Non-compliant accessory dwelling: code enforcement action.
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