Tiny homes in Pinellas Park must comply with the Florida Building Code definition (400 sq ft or less) and the city's Land Development Code zoning standards, including minimum dwelling size, foundation, and utility-connection requirements.
Florida's Building Code recognizes a tiny home as a dwelling of 400 square feet or less with at least a 6-foot 8-inch ceiling. In Pinellas Park, a tiny home must still satisfy the underlying zoning district's minimum dwelling size, setbacks, and lot standards in Chapter 18 (Land Development Code), and must connect to approved water/sewer. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are generally treated as recreational vehicles under Florida law and cannot serve as a permanent residence outside a permitted RV park. Site-built or modular tiny homes on a foundation may be permitted where district minimums allow. ADU pathways under Sec. 18-1530 may also apply.
Living in a tiny-home-on-wheels outside a licensed RV park, or building without permits, can result in code enforcement action and daily fines.
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