Bolthole Index rulebook research · checked 2026-09-12
73 of the 587 counties the research fleet has reviewed so far — 12% — allow full-time RV occupancy on private land, usually with conditions (a permit, a septic hookup, a time limit while you build). Every entry is a verbatim quotation from the county's own page, re-checked by an independent reviewer. Counties not yet researched are not listed; absence here means unresearched, not prohibited.
Method: the research fleet reads each county’s official pages, extracts the rule as a verbatim quotation, and a second independent reviewer reopens the source to confirm it. 587 counties reviewed so far; the list grows as research continues. Rules change — treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice. See also: Counties With No Building Permit Requirement → See also: Counties With No County-Wide Zoning → See also: Counties With No Building Codes and No Zoning → See also: Counties Where You Can Build Your Own Home → See also: Counties That Allow Tiny Homes → See also: Counties With No Minimum Home Size →
73 counties across 7 states — open a state for its full cited list
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Every county here has a full profile — water, land prices, hazard safety, seclusion, and the rest of its building rules. Start from the best states to live off-grid, the cheapest states for off-grid land, or search your own spot.
General guidance, not legal advice. Off-grid, building, and land-use rules are often set at the county level and change often. Verify with your county and state before acting. Data reviewed 2026-06-26.
