Are tiny houses legal?

Tiny house legality depends on where you live. Some areas welcome tiny houses and have special zoning laws for them. Other areas have minimum house size rules that make tiny houses difficult to build. Many cities now allow tiny houses as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on someone's property. Use our zoning finder tool to research regulations in your area, or check our comprehensive state-by-state zoning guide before buying or building a tiny house.