Tiny Homes: Jurupa Valley vs Moreno Valley
How do tiny homes rules compare between Jurupa Valley, CA and Moreno Valley, CA?
Jurupa Valley and Moreno Valley have similar restriction levels.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
California state law treats permanently-installed tiny homes on foundations as ADUs (Gov. Code §§66313 et seq., adopted locally as Title 9 §9.240.490 via Ord. 2025-22), while tiny homes on wheels are regulated as recreational vehicles under H&S Code §18010 and generally cannot be used as permanent dwellings outside of a licensed mobilehome/RV park.
View full Jurupa Valley rules →Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside County
Moreno Valley allows tiny homes on foundations as ADUs under California Government Code Section 65852.2, while movable tiny homes on wheels are limited to RV parks or approved tiny-home-on-wheels ADU programs.
View full Moreno Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Jurupa Valley | Moreno Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent tiny home (foundation) | Allowed as ADU under Title 9 §9.240.490 + Gov. Code §66313 | - |
| CBC Appendix Q | Sets dwelling standards for tiny houses ≤400 sq ft | - |
| Tiny home on wheels | RV per H&S Code §18010 — NOT a permanent residence in R-1 | - |
| Local update | Ord. No. 2025-22 (Oct 2025) revised ADU code | - |
| - | - |
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Jurupa Valley FAQ
Can I put a tiny home in my Jurupa Valley backyard as a rental?
Yes — if it's a permanent foundation tiny house built to California Building Code (Appendix Q applies for ≤400 sq ft) and approved as an ADU under Title 9 §9.240.490. State law requires the city to approve it ministerially, with max 4 ft setbacks and no replacement parking.
What about a tiny home on wheels?
A movable tiny home on a chassis is regulated as a recreational vehicle under H&S Code §18010 and generally cannot be used as a permanent residence on a single-family lot in Jurupa Valley. It would have to be in a licensed RV park or mobilehome park.
Do I need to provide parking for a tiny-home ADU?
Under Gov. Code §66314, ADU parking requirements are limited (and waived entirely if within ½ mile of public transit or other listed conditions). Jurupa Valley implements these limits via Title 9 §9.240.490.
Moreno Valley FAQ
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