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Tiny Homes: Mead Valley vs Murrieta

How do tiny homes rules compare between Mead Valley, CA and Murrieta, CA?

Mead Valley has fewer restrictions than Murrieta.

Mead Valley, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Tiny homes on permanent foundations under 500 sq ft may be permitted as Junior ADUs in unincorporated Riverside County. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are treated as recreational vehicles under California law and cannot be used as permanent dwellings except in designated RV parks or under California's Movable Tiny House standards.

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Murrieta, CA

Riverside County

Heavy Restrictions

Tiny homes in Murrieta are regulated based on whether they are built on a foundation (as an ADU or movable tiny house on foundation) or on wheels (as a recreational vehicle or Park Model RV). Foundation-based tiny homes fall under ADU laws (Gov Code section 65852.2, as amended by SB 1211). Tiny homes on wheels are generally not permitted as permanent residences in residential zones.

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