Tiny home rules in Orange County, NY — 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 on foundations must meet NY Residential Code (Appendix Q adopted). Tiny homes on wheels classified as RVs and cannot be permanent dwellings on residential lots.
NY adopted IRC Appendix Q allowing dwelling units under 400 sq ft subject to specific loft, stair, and egress modifications. Orange County towns generally require minimum lot size and zoning-defined minimum dwelling size (often 600-900 sq ft), which can conflict with tiny-home use. THOWs not allowed as primary dwellings.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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