Tiny home rules in St. Petersburg, 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.
Tiny homes in St. Petersburg are reviewed as either accessory dwelling units under Sec. 16.50.010 or accessory living space under Sec. 16.50.011, and must meet Florida Building Code minimums.
St. Petersburg does not have a separate tiny home category in Chapter 16 Land Development Regulations. A permanent tiny home on a foundation is treated either as a primary dwelling subject to district minimum lot and floor area standards, an accessory dwelling unit under Sec. 16.50.010 with the 40 percent floor area cap, or accessory living space under Sec. 16.50.011 if it lacks a kitchen. Park-model RVs and tiny homes on wheels are not allowed as full-time residences in residential zoning districts and may only be used in approved RV parks. All tiny homes must meet Florida Building Code, including hurricane wind standards, energy code, and minimum room size, ceiling height, light, ventilation, and egress requirements.
Living in a tiny home on wheels in a residential district, building a tiny home without permits, or exceeding the ADU floor area cap can trigger code enforcement, daily fines, and orders to remove or relocate the structure.
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