Tiny home rules in Sanger, 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 permanent foundations in Sanger are regulated as ADUs under Government Code 65852.2. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as RVs and cannot serve as residences.
The City of Sanger regulates tiny homes based on their construction type. Tiny homes built on permanent foundations with a kitchen and bathroom are classified as accessory dwelling units under California Government Code 65852.2 and must be approved ministerially if they meet ADU size and setback requirements. A tiny home ADU can be as small as 150 square feet under state law minimum efficiency unit standards. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles under California Vehicle Code and Health and Safety Code 18010. RVs cannot be used as permanent residences in Sanger. Parking an occupied RV on residential property as a dwelling violates the Sanger Municipal Code. Factory-built tiny homes must be certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and bear an HCD insignia. Modular tiny homes meeting California Building Code standards are treated the same as site-built structures. All permanent tiny homes must connect to city water and sewer services. Composting toilets and off-grid systems are not approved for permanent residences within Sanger city limits. The Sanger Planning and Building divisions jointly review tiny home proposals.
Living in a tiny home on wheels as a permanent residence violates the Sanger Municipal Code and is subject to code enforcement action. Placing a non-HCD-certified factory-built unit on a lot for habitation is illegal. Building a tiny home without permits carries the same penalties as any unpermitted construction. Fines and abatement orders may apply.
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