Tiny home rules in Westland, MI — 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.
Westland zoning does not specifically authorize tiny homes, and minimum dwelling size and foundation rules effectively prohibit movable tiny houses on residential lots.
Westland does not have a tiny-home ordinance and applies standard Michigan Residential Code and zoning rules to all permanent dwellings. The Michigan Residential Code requires habitable rooms to meet minimum size and ceiling height standards, and Westland zoning typically requires a minimum dwelling square footage that exceeds typical tiny-home sizes. Tiny houses on wheels are considered recreational vehicles and may not be used as permanent residences in residential zones, only stored as RVs subject to the city RV parking rules. Tiny homes on permanent foundations that meet the residential code, minimum size, and zoning setbacks may be permitted in single-family districts but must be sited on a conforming lot. Manufactured home parks have separate rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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