Utah Regulations: Counties & Municipal Zoning Guide
Understanding where Amish tiny cabins are allowed in Utah depends on both county and city regulations. Utah does not have a single uniform statewide tiny house law — each of the state’s 29 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 unincorporated or agricultural areas, offering greater placement options. Others defer building and zoning authority to local cities and towns. In contrast, suburban and urban municipalities often enforce stricter zoning, including minimum dwelling sizes typically ranging from 300 to 1,000+ square feet, permanent foundation requirements, and occupancy classifications. 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 Utah.
Counties
Yes. Beaver County permits tiny homes — a permit is required, and permanent tiny homes (without wheels) must sit on a permanent foundation with a minimum width of 24 feet (the smallest dimension). Tiny homes on wheels are classified as mobile homes and must comply with HUD Standards on lots zoned for single-family dwellings. Contact the Beaver County Building Inspector for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Beaver County Planning & Zoning
Yes. Box Elder County follows Utah’s general framework for tiny homes, mobile homes, and ADUs. Tiny homes and park models are permitted in mobile home subdivisions and RV parks; otherwise, tiny houses must be on a permanent foundation and comply with state code for single dwelling units. Contact local planning and zoning boards for specifics.
Resources: Box Elder County Building Permits
Yes. Cache County (home to Logan and Utah State University) follows the International Residential Code (IRC) — tiny homes must have a minimum 400 sq ft area, 6’8″ ceiling for living areas, and 6’4″ for kitchens/bathrooms. One full bathroom and an emergency-exit window required. Logan City has specific ADU rules. Contact the Cache County zoning authority or your specific municipality.
Resources: Cache County Zoning Code
Yes. Carbon County follows the IRC for permanent structures or mobile home/RV specifications. Permits are required for all homes constructed on private lots. Contact your specific city or town’s zoning authority for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Carbon County Building Information
Yes. Daggett County requires a permit for all building/placement of tiny homes, mobile homes, and ADUs. Tiny houses are allowed only in licensed mobile home parks or on lots that comply with all residential utility regulations (water, sewage, foundation, drainage). Contact local zoning departments for complete regulations.
Resources: Daggett County Zoning Ordinance
Yes. Davis County follows Utah’s statewide guidance via the IRC. Building permits required for all housing. Syracuse City (within Davis County) has a 400 sq ft minimum total floor area rule. Read both city and county code carefully for your specific tiny home requirements.
Resources: Davis County Specific Standards
Yes. Duchesne County follows Utah’s statewide framework and the IRC for tiny homes. Contact local city/town ordinances for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Duchesne County Tiny Home Document
Yes. Emery County requires a permit before construction or placement of all tiny houses and manufactured homes. Cities throughout Emery County have varying minimum floor area regulations. Contact local city/town ordinances for thorough information.
Resources: Emery County Building & Zoning
Yes. Garfield County requires tiny homes to be either placed on a fixed foundation or built on wheels. Tiny homes on wheels are permitted only in RV parks and must follow RV regulations. Contact the Garfield County code office and/or local city for specifics. Garfield is home to portions of Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks.
Resources: Garfield County Code
Yes. Grand County (home to Moab — gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks) allows tiny homes in varying zones under the Land Use Code (LUC). Different zone districts have different land use regulations for tiny homes. Contact local building and zoning regulations for specifics.
Resources: Grand County Land Use Code
Yes. Iron County permits tiny homes — those on wheels should have a maximum width of 8′-6″ with maximum area of 500 sq ft. Park models must be a minimum of 8′ in width. Contact Iron County’s Code of Ordinances and local city code for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Iron County Zoning
Yes. Juab County (home to the Riverbed Ranch off-grid tiny home community) follows Utah state guidelines and the IRC. Contact local city/town ordinances for specifics on your tiny home placement.
Resources: Juab County Land Use Code
Yes. Kane County (home to Kanab — gateway to Zion and Bryce Canyon) defines tiny homes as a dwelling on a permanent foundation no greater than 400 sq ft, following the IRC. Tiny homes on wheels and park models are classified as RVs and must follow RV regulations. Contact the Kane County Building Department for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Kane County Building Department
Yes. Millard County requires permanent dwellings to be built on a permanent chassis or foundation with appropriate utility hookups; otherwise, the dwelling classifies as a mobile home and is subject to mobile home regulations. Contact Millard County’s Code of Ordinances and your specific town/city hall.
Resources: Millard County Planning & Zoning
Yes. Morgan County requires residences designed for human occupancy to measure at least 20 ft by 40 ft (800 sq ft) on a permanent foundation system; otherwise, tiny homes must be on wheels and classified as mobile homes/RVs subject to corresponding regulations. Contact local planning and zoning boards for complete specifics.
Resources: Morgan County Zoning
Yes. Piute County generally follows Utah’s statewide rules and the IRC. City and town specific regulations also apply: Marysvale requires tiny homes under 750 sq ft, Circleville requires tiny homes greater than 320 sq ft. Contact local zoning authorities in your specific municipality for specifics.
Resources: Utah Government Directory
Limited. Rich County has stricter regulations than most Utah counties — tiny homes on wheels are allowed and classified as RVs or mobile homes. However, Rich County does not permit human living/sleeping quarters in any accessory building, which makes the allowance for tiny homes on foundations unclear. Contact your specific town/city hall within Rich County for the most accurate guidance.
Resources: Rich County Building Department
Yes. Salt Lake County (home to Salt Lake City — Utah’s largest metro and a tiny-home-active region) permits tiny dwellings (under 400 sq ft) on foundations that adhere to basic sanitary standards. Dwellings must be on residential lots and meet zoning district rules. Salt Lake City requires permanent foundations; movable wheeled structures are RVs and limited to RV parks. Contact local city zoning boards for specifics.
Resources: Salt Lake County FAQ
Yes. San Juan County permits tiny homes, but accessory buildings may NOT be used for human occupancy. Tiny homes on wheels are permitted as RVs and must follow RV regulations. Contact the local building department for specifics.
Resources: San Juan County Zoning
Yes. Sanpete County requires a permit for all building/placement of tiny houses; all housing units must be on a permanent foundation and meet the International Building Code. Contact your specific city/town’s building requirements for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Sanpete County Land Use
Yes. Sevier County permits tiny homes — all homes must be on a permanent foundation and compliant with the International Building Code. Homes must be located in single-family residence areas and comply with zoning codes. Permits required for both tiny homes and tiny homes on wheels. Contact your local building or planning department for specifics.
Resources: Sevier County Building & Planning
Yes. Summit County (home to Park City and the largest ski resort in the United States) follows Utah’s statewide regulations for tiny homes and RVs. A permit is required to build and place a tiny home. Contact local zoning authorities for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Summit County Zoning
Yes. Tooele County follows Utah’s statewide tiny home regulations and the International Building Code. The county has specific accessory building regulations — check those if your tiny home might classify as an accessory building. Contact local zoning authorities for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Tooele County City Code
Yes. Uintah County (home to Vernal and dinosaur country) requires a permit before construction. Small homes must be attached to a permanent foundation per the applicable building code or be subject to mobile home regulations. Accessory buildings are prohibited as living quarters. Contact the Uintah County code office for specifics.
Resources: Uintah County Mobile Home Code
Yes. Utah County (home to Provo and Brigham Young University) follows Utah’s statewide tiny home regulations. Eagle Mountain City within Utah County specifies that tiny homes on wheels are allowed if registered with the Utah DMV, towable, with skirted undercarriage, and minimum 140 sq ft of first-floor interior living space. Contact local city ordinances for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Utah County Manufactured Homes Code
Yes, with limits. Wasatch County (home to Heber City and Park City vicinity) currently limits permanent tiny homes to ADUs in new developments. Building permits, inspections, permanent foundations, and utility connections required. Tiny homes with wheels limited to temporary occupancy as RVs/travel trailers. The county council recognizes growing tiny home demand may drive future revisions. Contact local ordinances for the most current regulations.
Resources: Wasatch County Code
Yes. Washington County (home to St. George) allows tiny homes with a 300 sq ft minimum. Residential zones permit tiny homes with foundations and utility access; tiny home builders must comply with county building codes. Tiny homes on wheels are NOT allowed on residential lots — they’re classified as RVs and limited to recreation grounds and campgrounds. Contact the Washington County Subdivision Ordinance office for specifics.
Resources: Washington County Subdivision Ordinance
Yes. Wayne County follows the IRC and Utah’s statewide regulations. Note: ADUs cannot be used as residential homes or connected to separate utilities unless approved. Contact the specific town/city hall for property-specific specifics.
Resources: Wayne County Land Use Ordinance
Yes. Weber County (home to Ogden) follows Utah’s statewide and International Building Code for tiny homes. Ogden City permits tiny homes that are permanently installed, utility connected, and code compliant — except in certain areas within East Central Ogden. Contact your specific city/town code for the most up-to-date specifics.
Resources: Weber County Code
Municipalities
American Fork (Utah County) follows Utah state regulations. Contact city offices for specifics.
Resources: City of American Fork
Beaver is the seat of Beaver County, which permits tiny homes with 24 ft minimum width on permanent foundations. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Beaver
Bountiful (Davis County) follows IRC standards. Contact city offices for property-specific specifics.
Resources: City of Bountiful
Brigham City is the seat of Box Elder County. Contact City Hall for tiny home permit specifics.
Resources: City of Brigham City
Castle Dale is the seat of Emery County, which requires permits before construction. Contact local offices.
Resources: Emery County Building & Zoning
Cedar City (Iron County) — tiny homes on wheels permitted up to 8.5 ft wide, 500 sq ft. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Cedar City
Coalville is the seat of Summit County, which follows Utah state regulations. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Coalville
Duchesne is the seat of Duchesne County, which follows the IRC. Contact local zoning offices.
Resources: Duchesne County Tiny Home Document
Yes. Eagle Mountain permits tiny homes on wheels (DMV-registered, towable, 140+ sq ft first-floor living space, skirted undercarriage). Contact city building.
Resources: Eagle Mountain Building
Farmington is the seat of Davis County. Contact City Hall for tiny home permit specifics.
Resources: City of Farmington
Fillmore is the seat of Millard County. Contact City Hall for tiny home permit specifics.
Resources: Millard County Planning & Zoning
Does Heber City, Utah, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Heber City is the seat of Wasatch County (which limits permanent tiny homes to ADUs in new developments). Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Heber
Does Junction, Utah, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Junction is the seat of Piute County. Contact local offices for tiny home permit specifics.
Resources: Utah Government Directory
Kanab is the seat of Kane County (which permits tiny homes 400 sq ft or less on permanent foundations). Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Kanab
Layton (Davis County) follows IRC. Contact city offices for property-specific specifics.
Resources: City of Layton
Loa is the seat of Wayne County, which follows the IRC. Contact local offices.
Resources: Wayne County Government
Logan (home to Utah State University) is in Cache County. ADU rules apply within city limits. Contact the city Planning Department.
Resources: City of Logan
Manila is the seat of Daggett County, which requires permits for all tiny homes/mobile homes. Contact local offices.
Resources: Daggett County Government
Manti is the seat of Sanpete County, which requires permits and permanent foundations. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Manti
Yes. Moab follows the IRC and defines tiny homes under several categories. Permits required. Contact city offices for zoning specifics.
Resources: Moab Code
Monticello is the seat of San Juan County (where accessory buildings cannot be used for human occupancy). Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Monticello
Morgan is the seat of Morgan County (which requires 20×40 ft minimum residences on permanent foundations). Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Morgan
Nephi is the seat of Juab County, which follows Utah’s statewide framework. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Nephi
Yes. Ogden permits tiny homes that are permanently installed, utility-connected, and code-compliant — except in certain East Central Ogden areas. Contact city building.
Resources: Ogden Tiny Home Document
Orem (Utah County) follows Utah state regulations. Contact city offices for property-specific specifics.
Resources: City of Orem
Panguitch is the seat of Garfield County. Contact local offices for tiny home permit specifics.
Resources: Garfield County Code
Park City (home to the largest US ski resort) is in Summit County, which follows Utah state regulations. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Park City
Parowan is the seat of Iron County (tiny homes on wheels up to 8.5 ft wide, 500 sq ft). Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Parowan
Price is the seat of Carbon County, which follows the IRC. Contact city offices for specifics.
Resources: City of Price
Yes. Provo follows the IRC. Building permit and home inspection required. Contact local zoning and planning department.
Resources: Provo Code
Randolph is the seat of Rich County (which has stricter rules). Contact local offices for specifics.
Resources: Rich County Building Department
Richfield is the seat of Sevier County, which requires permits for tiny homes on permanent foundations. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Richfield
Yes. Salt Lake City permits tiny homes under 400 sq ft on permanent foundations. Movable structures with wheels are RVs limited to RV parks. Contact Planning.
Resources: Salt Lake City Planning FAQ
Sandy (Salt Lake County) follows county rules. Contact city offices for property-specific specifics.
Resources: City of Sandy
South Jordan (Salt Lake County) follows county rules. Contact city offices for specifics.
Resources: City of South Jordan
Yes. St. George follows Washington County rules — tiny homes 300 sq ft+ permitted on foundations in residential zones. Wheeled tiny homes are RVs in campgrounds only.
Resources: St. George Code
Tooele is the seat of Tooele County, which follows Utah’s IBC framework. Contact city offices.
Resources: Tooele City
Vernal is the seat of Uintah County. Permits required for tiny home construction. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of Vernal
West Jordan (Salt Lake County) follows county rules. Contact city offices for specifics.
Resources: City of West Jordan
West Valley City (Utah’s second-largest city) follows Salt Lake County rules. Contact city offices.
Resources: City of West Valley
