Tiny home rules in West Valley City, UT — 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 allowed as dwellings if meeting IRC; tiny homes on wheels classed as RVs and limited.
Tiny homes on permanent foundations built to IRC Appendix Q (under 400 sq ft) are allowed in West Valley City residential zones as primary dwellings if they meet minimum zone lot size and all building code requirements including ceiling heights, emergency escape, and sanitation. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles under Utah Code and cannot be used as permanent dwellings except in licensed RV parks or manufactured home communities. Short-term use of an RV as a dwelling on a private lot is generally prohibited outside of licensed parks.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
West Valley City, UT
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