Tiny home rules in Winter Park, 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 on foundations can be permitted in Winter Park if they meet minimum dwelling size and Florida Building Code. Tiny homes on wheels are treated as RVs and cannot be used as permanent dwellings in residential zones.
Winter Park zoning sets minimum square footage for a primary dwelling, typically 600 to 1000 square feet depending on district. Site-built tiny homes that meet the minimum can be permitted like any small house. Tiny homes on wheels (THOW) are classified as recreational vehicles under Florida law and may only be stored, not occupied, in residential zones. RV-based tiny living is not a permitted use.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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