Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Holly, Colorado

Town of Holly’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Tiny houses and tiny homes entering or placed inside Holly town limits (applies to tiny homes only, not to other residential construction)

  • Applies to tiny houses (on a chassis, trailered in) and tiny homes (under 500 square feet) per the ordinance's whereas clause.
  • Tiny homes must first comply with federal and Colorado regulations (section 1).
  • Must meet all adopted codes.

  “all tiny houses/tiny homes will be required to pull permits”

• InspectionsLimited

  Tiny houses and tiny homes inside Holly town limits only

  • The ordinance requires tiny homes to work with the town's building inspector; it does not state which inspections are required or when.

  “work with the town’s building inspector and meet all adopted codes”

• Living in an RVProhibited

  Use of a recreational vehicle as a residence on land inside Holly town limits

  • 'Residence' is defined as occupancy for a period in excess of seven calendar days in any one month, so the ban applies to occupancy beyond that threshold.
  • Ordinance 550 section 3 limits propane tanks attached to an RV to 50 gallons per tank and two tanks at a time; section 4 exempts barbecue tanks under 5 gallons.
  • Ordinance 550 states it controls over conflicting municipal code or uniform-code provisions.

  maximum propane tank size per recreational vehicle: <= 50 gallons (barbecue tanks under 5 gallons exempt)

  “section 1. it is unlawful for any person to use a recreational vehicle as a residence.”

• Tiny homesLimited

  Tiny houses and tiny homes occupied inside Holly town limits

  • Only one tiny house or tiny home per lot.
  • Must meet the town's set back requirements.
  • Tiny homes set on a foundation; tiny houses have wheels removed and are placed on blocks, meeting town code or policy.
  • Each unit needs its own sewer, water, electricity and trash hookup, and must pull permits and meet adopted codes.

  “only one tiny house or tiny home per lot will be allowed as long it meets the town’s set back requirements.”

• Mandatory utility hookupWater and sewer (with conditions)

  Tiny houses and tiny homes placed inside Holly town limits (applies to tiny homes only)

  • Each tiny house or tiny home must have its own hookup for sewer, water, electricity and trash through the town, including any deposit or fee requirements.
  • This is stated for tiny homes only; the general rule for site-built homes was not found.

  “each tiny house/tiny home will be required to have its own hook-up for sewer, water, electricity and trash through the town of holly.”

• Permit processPartial

  Permit process for tiny houses and tiny homes in Holly town; no process for site-built homes was found

  • The ordinance requires permits and inspector coordination but does not set out application steps, forms, or timelines.

  “all tiny houses/tiny homes will be required to pull permits”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Holly or Prowers County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder permit exemption in Holly town
• Building code adopted — Building code adopted by Holly town for residential construction
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate or permit of occupancy for new homes in Holly town
• Local zoning — Land inside Holly town limits: whether the town adopts and administers its own zoning ordinance
• Zoning districts — Zoning district map or district list for Holly town

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.