Tiny home rules in San Leandro, CA — 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 are treated as ADUs in San Leandro. Tiny homes on wheels (THOW) are RVs and cannot be used as permanent dwellings on residential lots.
A tiny home built on a permanent foundation meeting CA Building Code can qualify as an ADU or primary dwelling in San Leandro under Gov Code 65852.2. Minimum dwelling unit size is generally 150 sq ft (2023 state minimum). Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles under CA Vehicle Code; they may be stored on residential property but cannot be legally occupied as a permanent residence. Temporary THOW caregiver programs exist in some CA cities but not formalized in San Leandro.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
San Leandro, CA
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San Leandro, CA
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San Leandro, CA
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San Leandro, CA
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San Leandro, CA
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