Bolthole Index county-legal census · checked 2026-09-11
1 of Michigan's 83 counties — 1% — allow living in an RV on private land. That is the 5th-largest count of any state. The strongest of them on the Bolthole Index is Iosco County (80/100). Every entry below cites the county’s own official source.
Rules change, and cities inside these counties set their own — treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice. All 73 counties nationwide → Michigan: no zoning → Michigan: owner-builder → Michigan: no minimum home size → Full Michigan profile →
1 of 83 Michigan counties · sorted by Index score
Statewide rule. Park model recreational units used for recreational, seasonal, or temporary living quarters at licensed campgrounds in Iosco County and elsewhere in Michigan. Th…
Cabins and park models ↗Every county here has a full profile — water, land prices, hazard safety, seclusion, and the rest of its building rules. See the Michigan state page for all 83 counties ranked, or go back to the national list.
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.
