Dunedin vs St. Petersburg
How do tiny homes rules compare between Dunedin, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
St. Petersburg has fewer restrictions than Dunedin.
Dunedin, FL
Pinellas County
Dunedin has no separate tiny-home category; small dwellings must meet Chapter 103 zoning, minimum lot and floor-area standards, and Florida Building Code requirements for permanent residential use.
View full Dunedin rules →St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County
Tiny homes in St. Petersburg are reviewed as either accessory dwelling units under Sec. 16.50.010 or accessory living space under Sec. 16.50.011, and must meet Florida Building Code minimums.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dunedin | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Code | None - uses zoning | - |
| Foundation | Permanent required | - |
| On Wheels | Treated as RV | - |
| Building Code | Florida Building Code | - |
| Form-Based Option | Section 103-23.31 | - |
| ADU pathway | - | Sec. 16.50.010 |
| Living space pathway | - | Sec. 16.50.011 |
| RV tiny homes | - | RV parks only |
| Building code | - | Florida Building Code |
| Floor area cap | - | 40% if ADU |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dunedin FAQ
Can I park a tiny house on wheels in my Dunedin yard?
No. Tiny homes on wheels are treated as recreational vehicles. They cannot be used as a primary residence on a residential lot under Chapter 103 zoning standards.
Are tiny homes on foundations legal in Dunedin?
Yes if they meet single-family minimum lot, setback, and floor-area requirements for your zoning district and comply with the Florida Building Code permanent foundation standards.
St. Petersburg FAQ
Can I park a tiny home on wheels in my St. Petersburg backyard and live in it?
No. Tiny homes on wheels are treated as recreational vehicles and cannot be used as full-time residences in residential zoning districts under Chapter 16, only at approved RV parks.
Can I build a permanent tiny home as an ADU in St. Petersburg?
Yes if it sits on a foundation, meets Florida Building Code, fits within the Sec. 16.50.010 ADU 40 percent floor area cap, and complies with district setbacks and parking rules.
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