Tiny Homes: Palm Springs vs Riverside
How do tiny homes rules compare between Palm Springs, CA and Riverside, CA?
Palm Springs has fewer restrictions than Riverside.
Palm Springs, CA
Riverside County
Palm Springs treats tiny homes based on construction type. Tiny homes on foundations are regulated as ADUs under California Gov Code §65852.2 and SB 1211/AB 2533 (2024); tiny homes on wheels are RVs/park trailers regulated by HCD and generally NOT allowed as permanent dwellings on single-family lots outside RV parks. Movable Tiny Houses meeting ANSI 119.5 can qualify as JADUs in limited cases.
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Riverside County
Tiny homes on foundations in Riverside are regulated as ADUs under California Government Code section 65852.2 — a ministerial approval path with minimum-size rules (no smaller than 150 square feet of livable space). Tiny homes on wheels (movable tiny houses) are treated as recreational vehicles and cannot be used as permanent dwellings on residential lots.
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