Where Can I Legally Park My Tiny Home?

Tiny living allows you to maximize life experiences by not only finding an affordable housing option but also allows you to live in unique places. However, finding a place to legally park your tiny home can feel overwhelming, especially regarding local laws. In this blog, we help you understand 5 places where you can locate your park model home.

Campgrounds

We know it may sound odd, but campgrounds are actually very commonplace to see park model homes parked permanently. Most park-model tiny homes are built to RVIA standards. This means that they are built to qualifying standards to be considered an RV. Typically, if you park your park model tiny home at a campground, it will be allowed for seasonal use.

Each campground has different qualifications for what they determine to be seasonal use. Some say that year round use is acceptable, while others say only during certain periods of the year. So, if you hope to live in your park model tiny home, be sure that you understand their requirements of living.

If you want to see what a park model tiny home looks like at a campground, check out Bellefonte Campground, Red Run Resort, Somerset Campground, Bull Creek, and the Hartman Center.

Personal Property

Obviously, the most popular way to park your park model tiny home is on your own property. This can be a little tricky, depending on which state you are in. For example states like Washington and Oregon tend to be very friendly towards using a park model tiny homes as an ADU. Meaning that you could live in your tiny home and rent out the main home. On the other hand, places like New York City are not friendly to tiny homes, making it nearly impossible to place a park-model tiny home on your property. 

However, we have you covered. We have developed a system where you can see what every county in the USA requires for a tiny home. So take a look at the table below and begin dreaming about where you would like to have your park-model tiny home. 

Leased Land

The leased land is another great place to place your park model tiny home. These spaces tend to be easier to navigate because they function more like campgrounds. You rent the land from the landowner, and so long as they approve your park-model tiny home for recreational use, you should be in the clear to park your tiny home on their property. However, we always advise that you double-check the zoning laws in the area just to be safe.

RV Parks

RV parks are another great place to have your park model tiny located. These places function similarly to campgrounds but are geared toward RVs, Motorcoaches, and park-model homes. These communities tend to be very popular in the southern parts of the states, and offer a resort community. A place like this typically offers amenities like a pool, laundry facilities, shuffleboard, pickleball, and other outdoor common areas for enjoyment. If you have an RV park in mind where you would like your park model tiny home to be located, make sure to contact them. Contacting the RV Park will allow you to ensure that they can handle the size park model tiny home that you desire to bring. Oftentimes, space is limited at these places, and some spots may not be able to handle every size of park model home. 

Tiny Home Communities

Tiny home communities are the perfect place to enjoy communal tiny home living. Tiny Home Communities will provide you with a tiny home lot, electricity, as well as water and sewer. Typically, your lot will include enough space for your vehicle, a small storage shed, and a garden area. If you aren’t quite sure where to start in finding a tiny home community, take a look at the table below. Each state listed will tell you the laws regarding tiny homes in the state, as well as park model communities in each state.  

Mobile Home Communities

Mobile home communities are becoming popular places to locate your park-model tiny home. Here, you will be assigned a lot for your tiny home and will be required to pay lot rent. Each mobile home park is different in the way that they are run, some will require you to pay utilities, while others will include that in your lot rent. To know for sure if your park model tiny home will be accepted, be sure to contact the specific mobile home community that you hope to live at and see if they have any specifications on size or connection points.

Does My Park Model Tiny Home Need To Have A Certification To Park It?

While not all park model homes are certified, we believe that having a certified park model home will greatly increase your chances of getting your park model tiny home approved for use. All Zook Cabins Park model homes are built to RVIA ASNI 119.5 standards. To learn more about tiny home-certified models, check out our blog on RVIA VS NOAH Tiny Homes.

What State Has The Most RV Parks?

Texas has the most RV parks. This means that if you are looking for your chances to be high that your park model tiny home will be approved, texas is a great place to start. Other states that have a lot of RV parks are Florida, Arizona, and California. 

Are All Park Models Tiny Homes The Same Size?

No. Not all park-model tiny homes are the same size. However, all park model tiny homes are 400 sq ft or less. However, the 400 sq ft does not include loft space or porch space. So, if you choose a unit that has a loft or porch space, you may feel like you have a bit more space than 400 sq. ft. 

Can I Move My Park Model Tiny Home?

Yes and no. Depending on the size of your park model home, you will need a large pick-up truck to pull your tiny house. On the other hand, if you have a large park-model tiny home, you will need a tractor-trailer to move the home. However, if you want something that can be pulled behind your pickup truck regularly, a smaller, tiny house on wheels may be something you desire.

Can I Try A Park Model Home Before I Buy One?

Absolutely, and we think you should. Check out our experience rentals page. Here, you can take a look at all the park-model tiny homes that are available for rent. Make sure that you check often, as the listings are updated regularly.