Tiny Homes: Courtland vs Elk Grove
How do tiny homes rules compare between Courtland, CA and Elk Grove, CA?
Courtland and Elk Grove have similar restriction levels.
Courtland, CA
Sacramento County
Tiny homes on a permanent foundation can qualify as ADUs in unincorporated Sacramento County. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are regulated as recreational vehicles and generally cannot be used as permanent dwellings on residential lots.
View full Courtland rules →Elk Grove, CA
Sacramento County
Tiny homes on a permanent foundation can qualify as ADUs in Elk Grove under Gov Code §65852.2 and EGMC Ch. 23.70. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are generally treated as RVs and cannot be used as full-time dwellings on residential lots.
View full Elk Grove rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Courtland | Elk Grove |
|---|---|---|
| On Foundation | ADU pathway available | - |
| Min Size | 150 sq ft habitable | - |
| THOW | Treated as RV | Treated as RV |
| RV Stay | 30 days max | - |
| MH Parks | Title 25 rules | - |
| On foundation | - | Qualifies as ADU |
| RV dwelling | - | Not allowed long-term |
| Min size | - | 70 sq ft habitable room |
| State law | - | Gov Code §65852.2 |
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Courtland FAQ
Can I live in a tiny home on wheels on my rural Sacramento County property?
Not as a permanent residence. THOWs are treated as RVs and cannot be occupied long-term outside a licensed RV or mobile home park.
What if I put the tiny home on a foundation?
Then it qualifies as an ADU or primary dwelling under state ADU law if it meets code and zoning.
Elk Grove FAQ
Can I live in a tiny house on wheels in my Elk Grove backyard?
Not as a permanent residence. THOWs are RVs under state law and cannot be used as dwellings outside licensed parks.
Is there a minimum size for a tiny ADU?
Functionally yes: the unit must meet the California Residential Code including a habitable room of at least 70 sq ft and full kitchen/bath.
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