How many U.S. counties allow tiny homes as a dwelling?

562 U.S. counties allow tiny homes as a dwelling, as of 2026-11-13. Each answer quotes the county's own official page word for word, and a second reviewer has confirmed it. Counties we have not read yet are not listed.

What conditions usually apply?

Read the note under each county: most answers carry conditions such as a permit, a septic connection, a time limit, or a minimum size, and cities inside the county set their own rules. Always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Which states have the most counties that allow tiny homes as a dwelling?

Texas (228), Alabama (50), Oklahoma (46), Missouri (23), Kentucky (21).

Bolthole Index county rulebook · checked 2026-11-13

U.S. Counties That Allow Tiny Homes

562 U.S. counties allow tiny homes as a dwelling, on a foundation or on wheels, usually with conditions such as a minimum size, a permit, or a septic connection. Every entry quotes the county's own page word for word, and a second reviewer has confirmed it. We add counties as we read them, so a county missing from this list has not been reviewed yet.

How we know: we read each county’s official pages, quote the rule word for word, and a second reviewer opens the same source to confirm it. The list grows as we read more counties. Rules change, so treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice.

562 counties across 37 states — open a state for its full cited list

Texas228 of 254 Alabama50 of 67 Oklahoma46 of 77 Missouri23 of 115 Kentucky21 of 120 Georgia18 of 159 West Virginia14 of 55 California12 of 58 Illinois12 of 102 Montana12 of 56 North Carolina12 of 100 Tennessee11 of 95 Virginia10 of 133 Alaska9 of 30 Louisiana9 of 64 Iowa8 of 99 Washington8 of 39 New Mexico7 of 33 South Carolina7 of 46 Wyoming7 of 23 Colorado5 of 64 Florida5 of 67 Mississippi5 of 82 Indiana3 of 92 Arkansas2 of 75 Hawaii2 of 5 Idaho2 of 44 Kansas2 of 105 Maryland2 of 24 Nevada2 of 17 Oregon2 of 36 Arizona1 of 15 Delaware1 of 3 Minnesota1 of 87 Nebraska1 of 93 South Dakota1 of 66 Wisconsin1 of 72

Statewide rules written, no county listed yet: Connecticut · District of Columbia · Maine · Massachusetts · Michigan · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Dakota · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · Utah · Vermont

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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.