Tiny home rules in Ventura, 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 Ventura are treated as ADUs or JADUs under SBMC Chapter 24.430 and must meet minimum size requirements (150 sq ft). Tiny homes on wheels are generally classified as recreational vehicles and cannot be used as permanent dwellings in residential zones.
Tiny homes on permanent foundations are regulated as ADUs or JADUs under SBMC Chapter 24.430. The minimum size for an ADU is 150 square feet per Health and Safety Code 17958.1. Foundation-based tiny homes must meet all California Building Code requirements. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles under state law and are subject to SBMC Chapter 16.217 oversized vehicle parking restrictions. THOWs generally cannot be used as permanent dwelling units in residential zones. Some manufactured tiny homes may qualify as ADUs if they meet HCD standards and are placed on approved foundations. The City's ADU ordinance provides a pathway for small dwelling units that meet code requirements.
Living in a tiny home on wheels in a residential zone may result in code enforcement action. Unpermitted foundation-based tiny homes require retroactive permitting or removal.
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