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Stuart, FL Accessory Structures: Tiny Homes (2026)

Some Restrictions

Tiny home rules in Stuart, 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.

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Key Facts

Authority: FS 553.73 / FBC Appendix Q
Threshold: Under 400 sq ft
On wheels: Treated as RV
Local zoning: Still applies
Construction code

Florida state rule: Stuart does not have a local ordinance for tiny homes. This topic is governed by Florida state law and applies uniformly across the state.

Summary

Florida Statute 553.73 makes the Florida Building Code the single, uniform construction standard for all permanent dwellings statewide, including tiny homes, preempting cities from setting different structural, fire, or life-safety construction requirements.

Full Breakdown

Under FS 553.73, every permanent residential structure in Florida, including tiny homes built on foundations, must comply with the Florida Building Code, Residential. Appendix Q of the FBC adopts the International Residential Code tiny-house provisions for dwellings under 400 square feet. Park-model RVs and tiny homes on wheels are regulated as recreational vehicles under FS 320 and FS 513 instead. While zoning, minimum dwelling size, and lot rules remain local, the construction code is statewide; no city may approve or deny a tiny home based on alternative construction standards.

Violations & Fines

Building without code compliance triggers stop-work orders, daily fines, and removal under local code enforcement boards using statewide FBC standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Florida city ban tiny homes outright?

Cities cannot reject a tiny home for failing to meet a non-FBC construction standard, but they can use zoning, minimum dwelling size, and density rules to limit where tiny homes are allowed.

Is a tiny home on wheels treated the same as one on a foundation?

No. Wheeled tiny homes are regulated as park-model RVs under FS 320 and FS 513, while foundation-built tiny homes follow the Florida Building Code Appendix Q.

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Stuart, FL Accessory Structures: Tiny Homes (2026)

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