Tiny home rules in Palm Bay, 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.
Brevard County allows tiny homes on permanent foundations meeting Florida Building Code Appendix Q (under 400 sq ft). Tiny homes on wheels classified as RVs and restricted to RV parks. Minimum dwelling size 600 sq ft in most zones.
Brevard County treats tiny homes based on construction type. Foundation-built tiny homes must meet the Florida Building Code and Appendix Q (for homes under 400 sq ft). Most residential zones require minimum 600 sq ft dwelling size under Code §62-1482, though some zones allow 500 sq ft. Setbacks and lot coverage apply. Tiny homes on wheels (THOW) are classified as recreational vehicles under FL §320.01 and cannot be used as permanent dwellings on residentially-zoned lots. THOWs are restricted to permitted RV parks and campgrounds (Jetty Park, Long Point Park, private RV parks). ADU ordinance under Code §62-1340.5 allows up to 750 sq ft secondary dwelling units on qualifying lots. Florida's new ADU statute FL §163.31771 (2024) accelerates ADU permitting for counties over 75K population (Brevard qualifies). Utility connections and septic approval required.
Unpermitted dwelling: stop-work, removal or retroactive permitting. THOW as permanent residence in residential zone: zoning violation, $250 per day. Occupancy without CO: prohibited, tenant eviction and $500 fine.
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