Tiny House Zoning in Virginia

Complete guide to tiny house zoning across Virginia's 95 counties. Understand ADU laws, THOW restrictions, and county-specific regulations with official sources.

Little Houses for Sale Team
Virginia tiny house zoning map with county boundaries and regulation overview
TLDR: Virginia Tiny House Zoning

Key Points:

  • Virginia uses a single statewide building code. Whether a tiny house can be lived in full time depends on county zoning and utilities.
  • Covers USBC regulations and requirements
  • Covers Virginia DHCD regulations and requirements
  • Covers ADU regulations and requirements
  • Covers Residential Code regulations and requirements
  • Covers Tiny House on Wheels regulations and requirements
  • Information for 95 counties in Virginia
  • This information is current as of Oct 2025. Always confirm with your local planning and building officials.

Note: This information is current as of Oct 2025. Always confirm with your local planning and building officials.

Virginia Tiny House Zoning Laws Overview

Virginia regulates residential construction through the Uniform Statewide Building Code administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The code is adopted statewide and enforced by local building officials, so a foundation built tiny home that meets dwelling definitions is reviewed under the residential provisions just like any small house. Zoning, however, is local. Each county decides where a dwelling or accessory dwelling unit can go, what lots qualify, and the setbacks or parking that apply. Movable tiny houses on wheels are typically treated more like recreational vehicles for licensing, and their use as a residence depends on county zoning and whether permanent utility connections are allowed. Because Virginia spans coastal tidewater, piedmont, Blue Ridge foothills, and coalfield mountains, feasibility often turns on flood elevations, steep driveways, wildfire or storm considerations, and the availability of water and wastewater service. A solid path is to confirm which jurisdiction controls zoning on your parcel, verify whether a second unit or small detached dwelling is permitted, and coordinate early with the health department on septic and well requirements when public utilities are not available.

Virginia uses a single statewide building code. Whether a tiny house can be lived in full time depends on county zoning and utilities.

Virginia County-by-County Tiny House Zoning Guide

Select a county to view specific zoning regulations, minimum square footage requirements, and official resources.

Detailed Virginia County Tiny House Regulations

Accomack County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Accomack County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Albemarle County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Albemarle County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Alleghany County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Alleghany County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Amelia County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Amelia County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Amherst County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Amherst County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Appomattox County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Appomattox County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Arlington County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Arlington County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Northern Virginia growth areas often focus on accessory dwellings, parking layout, and lot coverage when infill housing is proposed. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Augusta County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Augusta County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Bath County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Bath County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Bedford County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Bedford County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Bland County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Bland County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Botetourt County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Botetourt County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Brunswick County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Brunswick County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Buchanan County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Buchanan County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. In coalfield counties, hillside stability and utility access can drive design choices for foundations, access roads, and septic placement. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Buckingham County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Buckingham County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Campbell County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Campbell County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Caroline County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Caroline County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Carroll County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Carroll County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Charles City County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Charles City County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Charlotte County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Charlotte County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Chesterfield County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Chesterfield County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Clarke County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Clarke County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Craig County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Craig County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Culpeper County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Culpeper County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Cumberland County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Cumberland County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Dickenson County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Dickenson County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. In coalfield counties, hillside stability and utility access can drive design choices for foundations, access roads, and septic placement. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Dinwiddie County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Dinwiddie County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Essex County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Essex County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Fairfax County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Fairfax County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Northern Virginia growth areas often focus on accessory dwellings, parking layout, and lot coverage when infill housing is proposed. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Fauquier County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Fauquier County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Floyd County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Floyd County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Fluvanna County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Fluvanna County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Franklin County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Franklin County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Frederick County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Frederick County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Giles County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Giles County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Gloucester County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Gloucester County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Goochland County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Goochland County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Grayson County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Grayson County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Greene County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Greene County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Greensville County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Greensville County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Halifax County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Halifax County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Hanover County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Hanover County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Henrico County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Henrico County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Henry County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Henry County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Highland County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Highland County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Isle of Wight County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Isle of Wight County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

James City County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

James City County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

King and Queen County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

King and Queen County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

King George County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In King George County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

King William County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In King William County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Lancaster County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Lancaster County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Lee County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Lee County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. In coalfield counties, hillside stability and utility access can drive design choices for foundations, access roads, and septic placement. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Loudoun County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Loudoun County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Northern Virginia growth areas often focus on accessory dwellings, parking layout, and lot coverage when infill housing is proposed. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Louisa County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Louisa County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Lunenburg County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Lunenburg County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Madison County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Madison County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Mathews County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Mathews County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Mecklenburg County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Mecklenburg County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Middlesex County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Middlesex County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Montgomery County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Montgomery County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Nelson County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Nelson County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

New Kent County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In New Kent County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Northampton County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Northampton County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Northumberland County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Northumberland County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Nottoway County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Nottoway County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Orange County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Orange County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Page County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Page County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Patrick County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Patrick County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Pittsylvania County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Pittsylvania County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Powhatan County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Powhatan County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Prince Edward County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Prince Edward County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Prince George County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Prince George County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Prince William County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Prince William County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Northern Virginia growth areas often focus on accessory dwellings, parking layout, and lot coverage when infill housing is proposed. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Pulaski County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Pulaski County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Rappahannock County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Rappahannock County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Richmond County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Richmond County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Roanoke County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Roanoke County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Rockbridge County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Rockbridge County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Rockingham County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Rockingham County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Russell County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Russell County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. In coalfield counties, hillside stability and utility access can drive design choices for foundations, access roads, and septic placement. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Scott County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Scott County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. In coalfield counties, hillside stability and utility access can drive design choices for foundations, access roads, and septic placement. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Shenandoah County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Shenandoah County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Smyth County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Smyth County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Southampton County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Southampton County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Spotsylvania County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Spotsylvania County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Stafford County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Stafford County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Piedmont parcels range from rural tracts to suburban lots, so setbacks, frontage, and appearance standards vary by district. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Surry County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Surry County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Sussex County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Sussex County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Tazewell County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Tazewell County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Warren County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Warren County reviews compact homes through standard permitting, with building code handled under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and land use decided locally. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Washington County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Washington County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Westmoreland County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Westmoreland County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Wise County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

Wise County ties tiny house feasibility to its zoning map and the statewide building code that governs residential construction. In coalfield counties, hillside stability and utility access can drive design choices for foundations, access roads, and septic placement. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Wythe County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In Wythe County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Blue Ridge topography raises steep slope driveways, emergency turnaround standards, and wildfire defensible space in some locations. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details. Checking floodplain maps, driveway grades, and health department requirements at the start can prevent redesign.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

York County, Virginia – Allow Tiny Homes?

Gray

In York County, the path for small dwellings starts with confirming the zoning district allows a second unit or small detached home and then meeting building code standards. Tidewater settings add attention to base flood elevations, wind design, and storm surge, which influence foundations and anchoring details. Farm and timber areas emphasize separation from working lands and careful septic design where public utilities are unavailable. A foundation built tiny home is reviewed as a dwelling under the statewide residential code. A tiny house on wheels is usually treated like an RV, so living in it full time depends on zoning allowances and confirmed water, sewer, and power. Applicants move faster when they verify who has zoning authority on the parcel, map utilities early, and prepare a permit ready plan set showing setbacks, access, and life safety details.

Key Regulations

Minimum Square Footage
Local zoning may set minimum dwelling sizes. The USBC governs habitable room sizes and life safety statewide.
Foundation Requirements
Permanent tiny homes are reviewed and inspected as dwellings under the Uniform Statewide Building Code by the local building official.
Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Movable tiny houses are generally treated like RVs. Long term residential use depends on county zoning and approved utility connections.

Virginia Tiny House Zoning Resources & Planning Departments

Always verify with local authorities: Zoning laws and building codes change frequently. Before purchasing land, building, or moving a tiny house, contact your county planning department and building department to confirm current requirements.

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