Exciting news for the tiny house community! On January 14, 2025, The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance on January 14, 2025, allowing Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs) as permanent residences. This progressive move aims to provide affordable housing options and address the housing crisis in the county. (Nevada County)
The ordinance allows Nevada County Tiny Homes on Wheels or THOWs—homes no larger than 400 square feet with a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping areas—in all zones that permit traditional-built housing. includes their use as primary dwellings, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), or within dwelling groups consistent with allowed density. Notably, the ordinance expands opportunities by permitting THOWs in the Medium Density Residential (R2) Zoning District, allowing up to six units per acre with a development permit. (Nevada County)
This ordinance clearly distinguishes Nevada County Tiny Homes on Wheels or THOWs from recreational vehicles (RVs) and prohibits RVs as permanent housing under the new regulations. RV manufacturers follow different building standards and design them for short-term use. the county requires all permanent housing to meet essential safety and durability standards. This is why you should not follow RV certification when building your tiny house; instead, you should adhere to certification procedures like those of NOAH (National Organization of Affordable Housing) to ensure your home meets proper housing standards.(Nevada County)
For our customers at Tiny House Basics, this development is significant. The approval of Nevada County Tiny Homes on Wheels reflects a growing acceptance and recognition of tiny homes as viable housing solutions. As more counties adopt similar ordinances, individuals building their own tiny houses can look forward to increased opportunities for legal and permanent placement of their homes.
This ordinance not only provides a pathway for affordable and sustainable living but also encourages the growth of diverse housing options. As advocates for the tiny house movement for over a decade, we at Tiny House Basics celebrate these positive steps and remain committed to helping our customers navigate these exciting developments in Nevada County Tiny Homes on Wheels regulations.
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