Bolthole Index county-legal census · checked 2026-09-26
1 of Kansas's 105 counties — 1% — allow tiny homes as a dwelling. That is the 18th-largest count of any state. The strongest of them on the Bolthole Index is Pottawatomie County (61/100). 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 377 counties nationwide → Kansas: no building codes → Kansas: no zoning → Kansas: no codes, no zoning → Kansas: owner-builder → Kansas: no minimum home size → Full Kansas profile →
1 of 105 Kansas counties · sorted by Index score
Tiny homes used as accessory dwelling units in county residential zoning districts. The tiny home must be affixed to a permanent foundation. ADUs are permitted only in zoning di…
Updated Complete Unified Development Regulations 2023 ↗Every county here has a full profile — water, land prices, hazard safety, seclusion, and the rest of its building rules. See the Kansas state page for all 105 counties ranked, or go back to the national list.
Off-grid gear
Building on land in one of these Kansas counties? The kit we'd start with:
These are affiliate links — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, Bolthole Index earns from qualifying purchases.
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.
