Georgia Adopts Appendix Q Tiny House Building Standards

Georgia's Department of Community Affairs adopts the International Residential Code with state amendments, including Appendix Q for tiny houses 400 square feet or less. Appendix Q modifies ceiling height, loft, ladder, and emergency egress requirements to accommodate small dwellings. Local zoning still controls minimum lot size, setbacks, and whether tiny homes are permitted as primary or accessory dwellings, so building feasibility depends on both state code and local zoning.

Construction without permits or failure to meet Appendix Q egress and structural standards results in stop-work orders, denial of certificate of occupancy, and corrective construction costs.