Woodbury, MN Accessory Structures: Tiny Homes (2026)

Woodbury does not publish a tiny-home-specific ordinance. How a tiny home is regulated depends on its construction. A tiny home built on a permanent foundation is generally evaluated as a single-family dwelling and must meet the Minnesota Residential Code and the city's zoning standards for the lot, including minimum requirements that conventional homes must satisfy; it is not exempt simply because it is small. A tiny house on wheels (a movable unit) is more likely to be treated like recreational equipment or a recreational vehicle rather than a permanent dwelling, and the city's vehicle rules limit outdoor storage of recreational equipment (up to 24 feet in length) and prohibit storing it on a public street, while not authorizing it as a residence. Because Woodbury's single-family districts are organized around one principal dwelling per lot and the code does not describe a separate ADU or tiny-home dwelling track, a homeowner cannot assume a tiny home can be added as a second residence by right. At the state level there is no current Minnesota law mandating that every city allow tiny homes or ADUs; a 2025 ADU bill (SF 3418) was introduced but, as introduced, is proposed legislation rather than enacted law. The reliable path is to confirm with the Planning Division at 651-714-3533 whether a specific tiny-home proposal is allowed and what building permits and inspections apply before committing.