Tiny Homes: Hayward vs San Leandro
How do tiny homes rules compare between Hayward, CA and San Leandro, CA?
Hayward and San Leandro have similar restriction levels.
Hayward, CA
Alameda County
Hayward allows tiny homes as ADUs on foundations. Tiny homes on wheels are restricted; Movable Tiny Houses are allowed as JADU equivalents in some cases.
View full Hayward rules →San Leandro, CA
Alameda County
Tiny homes on foundations are treated as ADUs in San Leandro. Tiny homes on wheels (THOW) are RVs and cannot be used as permanent dwellings on residential lots.
View full San Leandro rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Hayward | San Leandro |
|---|---|---|
| On foundation | Allowed as ADU | - |
| On wheels | Not as permanent home | - |
| RV parks | Only licensed stays | - |
| HCD modular | Allowed as ADU | - |
| Review | 60-day ministerial | - |
| On Foundation | - | Treated as ADU |
| Min Size | - | 150 sq ft |
| THOW | - | RV classification |
| Permanent THOW Living | - | Not allowed |
| Code | - | CBC compliant |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Hayward FAQ
Can I live in my RV in my driveway?
No. Hayward prohibits full-time residency in RVs on private residential property.
Is a park model OK as an ADU?
Only if HCD-certified and installed on a permanent foundation with full ADU permits.
San Leandro FAQ
Can I live in a tiny home on wheels in my San Leandro driveway?
No. Tiny homes on wheels are RVs and cannot legally be used as permanent residences on residential lots.
Who enforces this in San Leandro?
San Leandro code enforcement at (510) 577-3394 handles most complaints. Alameda County agencies handle regional issues.
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