Tiny home rules in North Miami, FL — 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 in North Miami must comply with the Florida Building Code and local zoning standards under Code Chapter 24. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and cannot be used as permanent dwellings. Site-built tiny homes on permanent foundations must meet minimum dwelling unit standards including minimum room sizes, plumbing, and electrical requirements.
North Miami regulates tiny homes through its zoning code (Chapter 24) and the Florida Building Code. Tiny homes built on permanent foundations are treated as single-family dwellings and must meet all applicable building code requirements including minimum room sizes, ceiling heights (7 feet minimum for habitable rooms), egress windows, plumbing fixtures, and electrical service. The Florida Building Code Residential requires a minimum of one habitable room of at least 120 square feet and additional habitable rooms of at least 70 square feet. North Miami's zoning code establishes minimum lot sizes and setbacks for each residential district that must be accommodated. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles under Florida law and cannot be used as permanent residences in North Miami. RVs may not be occupied as dwellings on residential properties per city code. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may provide an alternative pathway for small secondary dwellings on single-family lots, subject to applicable zoning provisions and permitting requirements. All construction must meet the Miami-Dade HVHZ wind load standards with plans sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer or architect. Impact-rated windows and doors are required throughout.
Occupying a tiny home on wheels as a permanent residence may result in Code Enforcement citations with fines starting at $250 per day. Building without permits may result in mandatory demolition orders and daily fines.
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