Florida Regulations: Counties & Municipal Zoning Guide
Understanding where Amish tiny cabins are allowed in Florida depends on both county and city regulations. Florida has no single statewide tiny house law — each of the state’s 67 counties and their municipalities set their own rules on minimum square footage, foundation requirements, and where tiny homes can be placed. Many rural counties have minimal or more flexible regulations, especially in agricultural and unincorporated areas, offering greater placement options. Others defer building and zoning authority to local cities and towns. In contrast, suburban and coastal municipalities often enforce stricter zoning, including minimum dwelling sizes ranging from 400 to 1,000+ square feet, foundation requirements, flood-zone compliance, and occupancy classifications. Some areas may also regulate tiny homes on wheels differently from permanent residential structures or limit their use to RV parks and designated communities. Because rules vary widely by location, it’s important to verify requirements with local authorities. The guide below provides a county overview and municipal references to help you confidently plan and place your tiny cabin in Florida.
Counties
Yes. Alachua County (home to Gainesville — University of Florida) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active university region. Contact Alachua County Department of Growth Management.
Resources: Alachua County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Baker County (county seat: Macclenny) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Baker County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Baker County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Bay County (home to Panama City, plus Panama City Beach) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active Gulf Coast tourism. Hurricane resistance requirements (Hurricane Michael rebuild). Contact Bay County Community Development.
Resources: Bay County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Bradford County (county seat: Starke) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Bradford County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Bradford County, FL Government Directory
Yes — and uniquely THOW-friendly. Brevard County (home to Titusville, plus Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Kennedy Space Center) has MORE FLEXIBLE rules than most FL counties — Brevard may allow you to use a THOW as your MAIN HOME if you go through a detailed permit process. This is among the most permissive THOW frameworks in Florida. Hurricane tie-down requirements apply (Space Coast). Contact Brevard County Planning & Development.
Resources: Brevard County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Broward County (home to Fort Lauderdale, plus Hollywood, Pompano Beach — Miami metro north) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements apply. Contact Broward County Environmental Protection & Growth Management Department.
Resources: Broward County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Calhoun County (county seat: Blountstown) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Calhoun County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Calhoun County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Charlotte County (home to Punta Gorda, plus Port Charlotte) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements apply (Hurricane Ian rebuild). Contact Charlotte County Community Development.
Resources: Charlotte County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Citrus County (home to Inverness, plus Crystal River — manatee tourism) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Citrus County Department of Building & Code Enforcement.
Resources: Citrus County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Clay County (county seat: Green Cove Springs) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Clay County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Clay County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Collier County (home to Naples, plus Marco Island, Everglades City) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Florida’s affluent gulf coast region. Hurricane resistance requirements apply. Contact Collier County Growth Management Department.
Resources: Collier County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Columbia County (county seat: Lake City) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Columbia County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Columbia County, FL Government Directory
Yes. DeSoto County (county seat: Arcadia) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within DeSoto County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: DeSoto County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Dixie County (home to Cross City — North Florida) has tiny home regulations addressed under Section 4.18.14 of Dixie County Code. Significant rural land flexibility — among Florida’s most accommodating for off-grid placement. Contact Dixie County Building Inspection.
Resources: Dixie County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Duval County (consolidated with City of Jacksonville — Florida’s largest city by area, plus largest city in the contiguous US by area) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active ADU permitting. Contact Jacksonville Planning & Development Department.
Resources: Duval County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Escambia County (home to Pensacola — Florida Panhandle, on the Alabama border) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Contact Escambia County Development Services.
Resources: Escambia County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Flagler County (county seat: Bunnell) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Flagler County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Flagler County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Franklin County (home to Apalachicola — historic oyster town on the Gulf) has R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning Regulations that address tiny homes. Active coastal/historic tourism. Contact Franklin County Planning & Building Department.
Resources: Franklin County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Gadsden County (county seat: Quincy) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Gadsden County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Gadsden County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Gilchrist County (county seat: Trenton) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Gilchrist County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Gilchrist County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Glades County (county seat: Moore Haven) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Glades County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Glades County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Gulf County (county seat: Port St. Joe) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Gulf County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Gulf County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Hamilton County (county seat: Jasper) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hamilton County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hamilton County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Hardee County (county seat: Wauchula) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hardee County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hardee County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Hendry County (county seat: LaBelle) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hendry County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hendry County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Hernando County (home to Brooksville, plus Spring Hill) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Hernando County Development Services.
Resources: Hernando County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Highlands County (county seat: Sebring) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Highlands County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Highlands County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Hillsborough County (home to Tampa — Florida’s second-largest metro, plus Plant City) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active urban ADU permitting. Contact Hillsborough County Development Services Department.
Resources: Hillsborough County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Holmes County (county seat: Bonifay) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Holmes County for property-specific permit guidance.
Yes. Indian River County (county seat: Vero Beach) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Indian River County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Indian River County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Jackson County (county seat: Marianna) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Jackson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Jackson County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Jefferson County (county seat: Monticello) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Jefferson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Jefferson County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Lafayette County (county seat: Mayo) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Lafayette County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Lafayette County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Lake County (county seat: Tavares) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Lake County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Lake County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Lee County (home to Fort Myers, plus Cape Coral, Sanibel/Captiva Islands, Bonita Springs) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements apply (Hurricane Ian rebuild). Contact Lee County Department of Community Development.
Resources: Lee County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Leon County (home to Tallahassee — Florida’s capital, Florida State University, Florida A&M University) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Contact Leon County Department of Development Support & Environmental Management.
Resources: Leon County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Levy County (county seat: Bronson) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Levy County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Levy County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Liberty County (county seat: Bristol) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Liberty County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Liberty County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Madison County (county seat: Madison) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Madison County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Madison County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Manatee County (home to Bradenton, plus Anna Maria Island) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active Gulf Coast tourism. Contact Manatee County Building & Development Services.
Resources: Manatee County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Marion County (home to Ocala — horse country) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Significant rural flexibility for tiny home placement. Contact Marion County Office of County Engineer.
Resources: Marion County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Martin County (county seat: Stuart) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Martin County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Martin County, FL Government Directory
Yes (with strict hurricane requirements). Miami-Dade County (home to Miami — Florida’s largest city, plus Hialeah, Miami Beach) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q with the strictest hurricane wind/tie-down requirements in Florida (Miami-Dade is in a ‘High Velocity Hurricane Zone’ — winds up to 175 mph). Urban Miami permit reviews can take 10-15% longer. Contact Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources.
Resources: Miami-Dade County, FL Government Directory
Yes (with strict hurricane requirements). Monroe County (the Florida Keys — home to Key West, Marathon, Key Largo) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q with extremely strict hurricane and flood resistance requirements (Keys are in a ‘High Velocity Hurricane Zone’). Limited land availability. Contact Monroe County Building Department.
Resources: Monroe County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Nassau County (county seat: Fernandina Beach) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Nassau County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Nassau County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Okaloosa County (county seat: Crestview) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Okaloosa County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Okaloosa County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Okeechobee County (county seat: Okeechobee) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Okeechobee County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Okeechobee County, FL Government Directory
Yes — Florida’s flagship tiny home metro. Orange County (home to Orlando — Florida’s third-largest city, plus Walt Disney World) permits tiny homes following the Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q. Orlando refers to its zoning code as a ‘Land Development Code’. Home to **Orlando Lakefront** — a notable tiny house community on Lake Fairview. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule). Section 38.79(4)d.6 of Orange County Code addresses tiny homes. Contact Orange County Planning Division.
Resources: Orange County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Osceola County (Orlando metro south — home to Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active vacation rental tourism corridor (Disney-area). Contact Osceola County Community Development Department.
Resources: Osceola County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Palm Beach County (home to West Palm Beach, plus Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements apply. Contact Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Department.
Resources: Palm Beach County, FL Government Directory
Yes — and notably accommodating. Pasco County (Tampa metro north — home to Dade City, plus New Port Richey, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel) has notably lower regulatory hurdles for tiny homes compared to more restrictive Florida counties — among the most accommodating in the Tampa Bay region. Contact Pasco County Building Construction Services.
Resources: Pasco County, FL Government Directory
Yes — with specific size rules. Pinellas County (home to Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo — Tampa Bay metro west) permits tiny homes following FBC. St. Petersburg requires tiny homes between **375 sq ft (minimum) and 700 sq ft (maximum)**, with a general qualifying minimum of 400 sq ft. Contact Pinellas County Building & Development Review Services.
Resources: Pinellas County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Polk County (home to Bartow — central Florida, plus Lakeland, Winter Haven) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Significant rural land flexibility. Contact Polk County Land Development Division.
Resources: Polk County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Putnam County (county seat: Palatka) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Putnam County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Putnam County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Santa Rosa County (county seat: Milton) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Santa Rosa County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Santa Rosa County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Sarasota County (home to Sarasota — Florida’s cultural coast, plus Venice, North Port) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active retirement corridor. Contact Sarasota County Planning & Development Services.
Resources: Sarasota County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Seminole County (county seat: Sanford) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Seminole County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Seminole County, FL Government Directory
Yes. St. Johns County (home to St. Augustine — America’s oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement, plus Ponte Vedra Beach) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active historic tourism corridor. Contact St. Johns County Department of Growth Management.
Resources: St. Johns County, FL Government Directory
Yes. St. Lucie County (county seat: Fort Pierce) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within St. Lucie County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: St. Lucie County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Sumter County (home to Bushnell, plus The Villages — America’s largest 55+ retirement community) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active retirement corridor. Contact Sumter County Development Services Department.
Resources: Sumter County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Suwannee County (county seat: Live Oak) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Suwannee County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Suwannee County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Taylor County (county seat: Perry) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Taylor County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Taylor County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Union County (county seat: Lake Butler) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Union County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Union County, FL Government Directory
Yes — and home to one of Florida’s most famous tiny home spots. Volusia County (home to DeLand, plus **Ormond Beach** — one of the most famously known spots for tiny homes and tiny home builders in Florida) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Daytona Beach also in Volusia. THOWs in RV parks must move every 45 days per Florida regulations. Active tourism corridor. Contact Volusia County Growth & Resource Management.
Resources: Volusia County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Wakulla County (county seat: Crawfordville) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Wakulla County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Wakulla County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Walton County (home to DeFuniak Springs, plus the 30A corridor — Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Watercolor) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active vacation rental market for park model tiny homes. Contact Walton County Planning & Development Services.
Resources: Walton County, FL Government Directory
Yes. Washington County (county seat: Chipley) permits tiny homes under Florida’s framework — the Florida Building Code (FBC) incorporates IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses (400 sq ft max, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft minimum habitable room). Florida is unique in allowing tiny home ADUs up to **500 sq ft** (exception to standard 400 sq ft rule in other states). Hurricane wind and tie-down requirements apply throughout Florida (especially coastal areas). THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds, must move every 45 days). Most rural Florida counties offer significant flexibility. Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Washington County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Washington County, FL Government Directory
Municipalities
Altamonte Springs (in Seminole County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Altamonte Springs, FL
Apalachicola (in Franklin County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Apalachicola, FL
Apopka (in Orange County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Apopka, FL
Arcadia (in DeSoto County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Arcadia, FL
Bartow (in Polk County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Bartow, FL
Yes. Boca Raton (Palm Beach County — affluent southeastern Florida) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Strict zoning. Contact Boca Raton Department of Development Services.
Resources: City of Boca Raton, FL
Bonita Springs (in Lee County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Bonita Springs, FL
Bradenton (in Manatee County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Bradenton, FL
Brooksville (in Hernando County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Brooksville, FL
Yes. Cape Coral (Lee County — canal city, 400+ miles of canals) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements (post-Ian rebuild). Contact Cape Coral Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Cape Coral, FL
Celebration (in Osceola County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Celebration, FL
Yes. Clearwater (Pinellas County seat — Clearwater Beach) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active Gulf Coast tourism. Contact Clearwater Planning & Development.
Resources: City of Clearwater, FL
Cocoa Beach (in Brevard County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Cocoa Beach, FL
Coral Gables (in Miami-Dade County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Coral Gables, FL
Crestview (in Okaloosa County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Crestview, FL
Yes. Daytona Beach (Volusia County — ‘World’s Most Famous Beach’, Daytona International Speedway) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active Atlantic Coast tourism. Contact Daytona Beach Permits & Licensing.
Resources: City of Daytona Beach, FL
DeFuniak Springs (in Walton County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of DeFuniak Springs, FL
DeLand (in Volusia County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of DeLand, FL
Delray Beach (in Palm Beach County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Delray Beach, FL
Destin (in Okaloosa County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Destin, FL
Fernandina Beach (in Nassau County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Fernandina Beach, FL
Yes. Fort Lauderdale (Broward County — ‘Venice of America’, canal system) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements apply. Contact Fort Lauderdale Development Services.
Resources: City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Yes. Fort Myers (Lee County — Gulf Coast) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements (post-Ian rebuild). Contact Fort Myers Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Fort Myers, FL
Fort Pierce (in St. Lucie County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Walton Beach (in Okaloosa County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Fort Walton Beach, FL
Yes. Gainesville (Alachua County — University of Florida) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Strong student/university ADU demand. Contact Gainesville Department of Sustainable Development.
Resources: City of Gainesville, FL
Yes. Hialeah (Miami-Dade County — Florida’s sixth-largest city) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q with strict hurricane requirements. Contact Hialeah Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: City of Hialeah, FL
Hollywood (in Broward County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Hollywood, FL
Homestead (in Miami-Dade County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Homestead, FL
Inverness (in Citrus County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Inverness, FL
Yes. Jacksonville (Duval County — Florida’s largest city by area, largest contiguous-US city by area, plus on the St. Johns River) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active ADU permitting. Contact Jacksonville Planning & Development Department.
Resources: City of Jacksonville, FL
Jupiter (in Palm Beach County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Jupiter, FL
Key Largo (in Monroe County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Key Largo, FL
Yes (strict hurricane requirements). Key West (Monroe County — Florida Keys, southernmost city in the continental US) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q with extremely strict hurricane and flood resistance requirements. Limited land availability. Active tourism corridor. Contact Key West Building Department.
Resources: City of Key West, FL
Yes. Kissimmee (Osceola County — Orlando metro south, gateway to Walt Disney World) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active vacation rental tourism. Contact Kissimmee Department of Development Services.
Resources: City of Kissimmee, FL
Yes. Lakeland (Polk County — central Florida) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Contact Lakeland Community & Economic Development Department.
Resources: City of Lakeland, FL
Largo (in Pinellas County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Largo, FL
Marathon (in Monroe County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Marathon, FL
Marco Island (in Collier County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Marco Island, FL
Yes. Melbourne (Brevard County — Space Coast) permits tiny homes under Brevard’s permissive THOW framework — may allow THOWs as MAIN HOMES with detailed permit. Contact Melbourne Permitting & Inspections Department.
Resources: City of Melbourne, FL
Yes (strict hurricane requirements). Miami (Miami-Dade County — Florida’s largest city) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q with strict hurricane wind/tie-down requirements (Miami is in High Velocity Hurricane Zone — winds up to 175 mph). Permit reviews can take 10-15% longer. Contact City of Miami Department of Building.
Resources: City of Miami, FL
Yes (strict hurricane requirements). Miami Beach (Miami-Dade County — barrier island) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q with strict hurricane wind/tie-down requirements + strict shoreline management. Contact Miami Beach Building Department.
Resources: City of Miami Beach, FL
Yes. Naples (Collier County — affluent Gulf Coast) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Strict shoreline and hurricane resistance requirements. Contact Naples Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Naples, FL
New Port Richey (in Pasco County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of New Port Richey, FL
New Smyrna Beach (in Volusia County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of New Smyrna Beach, FL
North Port (in Sarasota County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of North Port, FL
Yes. Ocala (Marion County — ‘Horse Capital of the World’) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Significant rural flexibility nearby. Contact Ocala Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Ocala, FL
Okeechobee (in Okeechobee County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Okeechobee, FL
Yes — Florida’s flagship tiny home city. Orlando (Orange County) refers to its zoning code as a ‘Land Development Code’. Home to **Orlando Lakefront** — a notable tiny house community on Lake Fairview. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Active Walt Disney World tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market. Contact Orlando City Planning Division.
Resources: City of Orlando, FL
Yes — one of Florida’s most famous tiny home spots. Ormond Beach (Volusia County — north of Daytona Beach) is one of the most famously known spots for tiny homes and tiny home builders in Florida. Active Atlantic Coast tourism. Contact Ormond Beach Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Ormond Beach, FL
Palatka (in Putnam County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Palatka, FL
Palm Bay (in Brevard County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Palm Bay, FL
Yes. Panama City (Bay County — Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements (post-Michael rebuild). Contact Panama City Department of Building & Permits.
Resources: City of Panama City, FL
Panama City Beach (in Bay County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Panama City Beach, FL
Yes. Pensacola (Escambia County — Florida Panhandle, near Naval Air Station Pensacola — home of the Blue Angels) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Contact Pensacola Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Pensacola, FL
Plant City (in Hillsborough County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Plant City, FL
Pompano Beach (in Broward County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Pompano Beach, FL
Port Charlotte (in Charlotte County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Port Charlotte, FL
Yes. Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie County — Florida’s Treasure Coast) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements. Contact Port St. Lucie Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: City of Port St. Lucie, FL
Punta Gorda (in Charlotte County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Punta Gorda, FL
Sanford (in Seminole County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Sanford, FL
Yes. Sarasota (Sarasota County — Florida’s cultural coast, Ringling Museum) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Contact Sarasota Department of Development Services.
Resources: City of Sarasota, FL
Yes. Seaside (Walton County — 30A corridor, pioneering New Urbanism town) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active vacation rental market. Contact Walton County Planning & Development Services.
Resources: City of Seaside, FL
Sebring (in Highlands County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Sebring, FL
Spring Hill (in Hernando County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Spring Hill, FL
Yes. St. Augustine (St. Johns County — America’s oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement, founded 1565) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active historic tourism. Contact St. Augustine Planning & Building Department.
Resources: City of St. Augustine, FL
Yes — with specific size rules. St. Petersburg (Pinellas County — Tampa Bay metro west) requires tiny homes between **375 sq ft (minimum) and 700 sq ft (maximum)**, with a general qualifying minimum of 400 sq ft. Contact St. Petersburg Development Services.
Resources: City of St. Petersburg, FL
Stuart (in Martin County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Stuart, FL
Yes. Tallahassee (Leon County — Florida’s capital, FSU/FAMU) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active university region. Contact Tallahassee Department of Place.
Resources: City of Tallahassee, FL
Yes. Tampa (Hillsborough County — Florida’s second-largest metro, on Tampa Bay) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Contact Tampa Construction Services Department.
Resources: City of Tampa, FL
Tavares (in Lake County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Tavares, FL
Yes. The Villages (primarily Sumter County, plus Lake/Marion — America’s largest 55+ retirement community) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Active retirement housing market. Contact The Villages Community Development District.
Resources: City of The Villages, FL
Titusville (in Brevard County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Titusville, FL
Venice (in Sarasota County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Venice, FL
Vero Beach (in Indian River County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Vero Beach, FL
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Wesley Chapel (in Pasco County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Wesley Chapel, FL
Yes. West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) permits tiny homes under FBC + Appendix Q. Hurricane resistance requirements apply. Contact West Palm Beach Department of Development Services.
Resources: City of West Palm Beach, FL
Winter Haven (in Polk County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Winter Haven, FL
Winter Park (in Orange County) permits tiny homes under Florida’s Florida Building Code (FBC) + IRC Appendix Q framework. Florida allows tiny home ADUs up to 500 sq ft. Hurricane wind/tie-down requirements apply (especially coastal). THOWs typically restricted to RV parks (must move every 45 days). Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Winter Park, FL
