Tiny home rules in Schenectady, 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 full NYS Residential Code including minimum room sizes. Tiny homes on wheels are regulated as RVs and generally cannot be used as primary residences in Schenectady County towns.
RV occupancy on private property is typically limited to 14-30 days per year. No town in Schenectady County has adopted Appendix Q specifically for tiny house provisions. Contact Schenectady County at (518) 388-4220 for enforcement. This tiny homes rule under Schenectady County's accessory structures ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Schenectady County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Schenectady County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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