Wyoming Regulations: Counties & Municipal Zoning Guide
Understanding where Amish tiny cabins are allowed in Wyoming depends on both county and city regulations. Wyoming has no single statewide tiny house law — each of the state’s 23 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, particularly in agricultural and unincorporated areas, offering greater placement options. Others defer building and zoning authority to local cities and towns. In contrast, resort-area and urban municipalities often enforce stricter zoning, including minimum dwelling sizes ranging from 300 to 1,000+ square feet, foundation requirements, and occupancy classifications. Some jurisdictions may also regulate seasonal cabins and tiny homes on wheels differently from permanent residential structures. 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 Wyoming.
Counties
Yes — and active in tiny home tourism. Albany County (home to Laramie — University of Wyoming, plus Medicine Bow National Forest) is known for wide-open plains and mountain backdrops. Active university region plus outdoor recreation. Park Model Tiny Homes fit naturally into this setting. Contact Albany County Planning Office.
Resources: Albany County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Big Horn County (home to Basin, plus Greybull, Lovell — Bighorn Mountains region) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Big Horn County Planning Office.
Resources: Big Horn County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Campbell County (home to Gillette — ‘Energy Capital of the Nation’) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Active energy industry corridor with significant rural flexibility. Contact Campbell County Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: Campbell County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Carbon County (home to Rawlins — southern Wyoming, I-80 corridor) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural flexibility — among Wyoming’s most accommodating for off-grid placement. Contact Carbon County Planning Office.
Resources: Carbon County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Converse County (home to Douglas, plus Glenrock — central Wyoming, I-25 corridor) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Converse County Planning Office.
Resources: Converse County, WY Government Directory
Does Crook County, Wyoming, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Crook County (home to Sundance, plus Devils Tower National Monument) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Active Devils Tower tourism corridor. Contact Crook County Department of Planning.
Resources: Crook County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Fremont County (Wyoming’s third-largest county by area — home to Lander, plus Riverton, Wind River Range/Reservation) permits tiny homes. Significant rural flexibility. Note: portions of Fremont fall within the Wind River Indian Reservation — tribal authorities govern regulations on tribal land (Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes). Contact Fremont County Planning Office.
Resources: Fremont County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Goshen County (home to Torrington — eastern Wyoming agricultural region) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural agricultural flexibility. Contact Goshen County Department of Planning.
Resources: Goshen County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Hot Springs County (home to Thermopolis — site of the world’s largest mineral hot spring, Hot Springs State Park) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Active thermal/hot springs tourism corridor. Contact Hot Springs County Department of Planning.
Resources: Hot Springs County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Johnson County (home to Buffalo, plus Bighorn Mountains gateway) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Active outdoor recreation. Contact Johnson County Department of Planning.
Resources: Johnson County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Laramie County (home to Cheyenne — Wyoming’s capital and largest city, plus F.E. Warren Air Force Base) permits tiny homes following IRC standards locally. Active urban region with ADU permitting. Contact Laramie County Department of Planning & Development.
Resources: Laramie County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Lincoln County (home to Kemmerer, plus Star Valley, near Idaho border) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Lincoln County Planning Office.
Resources: Lincoln County, WY Government Directory
Yes — with specific requirements. Natrona County (home to Casper — Wyoming’s second-largest city) mandates a minimum of **220 square feet** for foundation-based tiny homes. Tiny homes on permanent foundations are considered Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Permits tiny houses on wheels parked in RV parks and on private property with certain restrictions. The City of Casper requires tiny homes to have a living room and one bedroom with 220 sq ft of floor area; if living room is separate from bedroom, the living room should cover at least 120 sq ft; ceiling height at least 7 feet; additional 100 sq ft per occupant beyond two. THOWs in Casper are called ‘trailers’ and must be HUD-certified — placed in R-6 zoning district only. Contact Natrona County Planning Department.
Resources: Natrona County, WY Government Directory
Yes — Wyoming’s least populated county. Niobrara County (home to Lusk — Wyoming’s least populated county) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Exceptional rural flexibility — among the least densely populated US counties. Contact Niobrara County Department of Planning.
Resources: Niobrara County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Park County (home to Cody — gateway to Yellowstone National Park’s east entrance, plus Powell) blends Western charm with access to scenic trails and wildlife. Excellent for park model tiny homes designed for comfort and seasonal living amid Wyoming’s rugged beauty. Active Yellowstone tourism corridor. Contact Park County Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: Park County, WY Government Directory
Does Platte County, Wyoming, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Platte County (home to Wheatland — central Wyoming on the North Platte River) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural agricultural flexibility. Contact Platte County Department of Planning.
Resources: Platte County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Sheridan County (home to Sheridan — Bighorn Mountains gateway, northeast Wyoming) permits tiny homes on private land with proper permits following IRC standards. Active mountain tourism region. Contact Sheridan County Department of Public Works/Planning.
Resources: Sheridan County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Sublette County (home to Pinedale — Wind River Range gateway, Bridger-Teton National Forest) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural flexibility — active outdoor recreation/wilderness corridor. Contact Sublette County Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: Sublette County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Sweetwater County (Wyoming’s largest county by area — home to Green River, plus Rock Springs) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural land flexibility — among Wyoming’s most accommodating for off-grid placement. Contact Sweetwater County Department of Planning.
Resources: Sweetwater County, WY Government Directory
Yes — Wyoming’s flagship tiny home county for tourism. Teton County (home to Jackson — gateway to Grand Teton National Park and the south entrance of Yellowstone) is surrounded by the Teton Mountains and is perfect for those who love outdoor adventure and breathtaking alpine views. Teton permits tiny houses on wheels in RV parks and on private property. Active National Park tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market for park model tiny homes. Note: Jackson Hole has exceptional land/housing costs. Contact Teton County Department of Planning & Building.
Resources: Teton County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Uinta County (home to Evanston — southwestern Wyoming, near Utah border) has specific rules for mobile homes: Single mobile home units permitted in private, individual lots in the city’s MR-E, A-E, and MR-R districts. No mobile home unit shall be on a private or mobile home park lot. Contact Uinta County Department of Planning.
Resources: Uinta County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Washakie County (home to Worland — Bighorn Basin) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Washakie County Department of Planning.
Resources: Washakie County, WY Government Directory
Yes. Weston County (home to Newcastle — eastern Wyoming Black Hills region) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural Black Hills flexibility. Contact Weston County Department of Planning.
Resources: Weston County, WY Government Directory
Municipalities
Afton (in Lincoln County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Afton, WY
Basin (in Big Horn County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Basin, WY
Buffalo (in Johnson County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Buffalo, WY
Yes — with specific Natrona County requirements. Casper (Natrona County — Wyoming’s second-largest city) requires tiny homes to have a living room AND one bedroom totaling 220 sq ft of floor area. If living room is separate from bedroom, living room must be at least 120 sq ft. Ceiling height at least 7 ft. Additional 100 sq ft per occupant beyond two. THOWs are called ‘trailers’ in Casper and must be HUD-certified — placed in R-6 zoning district only (too small for manufactured home zoning which requires 24’x36′ min). Contact Casper Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Casper, WY
Does Cheyenne, Wyoming, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Cheyenne (Laramie County — Wyoming’s capital and largest city, F.E. Warren Air Force Base) permits tiny homes following IRC standards locally. Active urban ADU permitting. Contact Cheyenne Department of Planning & Development.
Resources: City of Cheyenne, WY
Yes. Cody (Park County — Yellowstone east entrance gateway, founded by Buffalo Bill) blends Western charm with access to scenic trails and wildlife. Excellent for park model tiny homes designed for seasonal living amid Wyoming’s rugged beauty. Active Yellowstone tourism. Contact Cody Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: City of Cody, WY
Cokeville (in Lincoln County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Cokeville, WY
Douglas (in Converse County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Douglas, WY
Dubois (in Fremont County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Dubois, WY
Yes — with specific mobile home rules. Evanston (Uinta County — SW Wyoming near Utah border) has unique rules: Single mobile home units permitted in private, individual lots in the city’s MR-E, A-E, and MR-R districts only. No mobile home unit shall be on a private or mobile home park lot. Contact Evanston Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: City of Evanston, WY
Yes. Gillette (Campbell County — ‘Energy Capital of the Nation’) permits tiny homes following IRC standards locally. Significant rural flexibility nearby. Contact Gillette Department of Planning & Development.
Resources: City of Gillette, WY
Glenrock (in Converse County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Glenrock, WY
Green River (in Sweetwater County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Green River, WY
Greybull (in Big Horn County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Greybull, WY
Yes — Wyoming’s flagship tiny home tourism city. Jackson (Teton County — gateway to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone south entrance) permits tiny homes on wheels in RV parks and on private property. Active National Park tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market for park model tiny homes. Note: Jackson Hole has exceptional land/housing costs. Contact Jackson Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Jackson, WY
Kemmerer (in Lincoln County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Kemmerer, WY
Yes. Lander (Fremont County — Wind River Range gateway, NOLS HQ) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Active outdoor recreation/wilderness corridor. Contact Lander Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Lander, WY
Yes. Laramie (Albany County — University of Wyoming) is known for wide-open plains and mountain backdrops, with Medicine Bow National Forest nearby. Active university region. Park Model Tiny Homes fit naturally here. Contact Laramie Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Laramie, WY
Lovell (in Big Horn County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Lovell, WY
Lusk (in Niobrara County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Lusk, WY
Newcastle (in Weston County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Newcastle, WY
Pinedale (in Sublette County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Pinedale, WY
Powell (in Park County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Powell, WY
Rawlins (in Carbon County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Rawlins, WY
Riverton (in Fremont County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Riverton, WY
Yes. Rock Springs (Sweetwater County — SW Wyoming, Wyoming’s fourth-largest city) permits tiny homes following IRC standards. Significant rural flexibility nearby. Contact Rock Springs Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Rock Springs, WY
Saratoga (in Carbon County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Saratoga, WY
Yes. Sheridan (Sheridan County — Bighorn Mountains gateway) permits tiny homes on private land with proper permits following IRC standards. Active mountain tourism corridor. Contact Sheridan Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Sheridan, WY
Star Valley Ranch (in Lincoln County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Star Valley Ranch, WY
Sundance (in Crook County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Sundance, WY
Thermopolis (in Hot Springs County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Thermopolis, WY
Torrington (in Goshen County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Torrington, WY
Wheatland (in Platte County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Wheatland, WY
Worland (in Washakie County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Worland, WY
Wright (in Campbell County) permits tiny homes under Wyoming’s framework — most areas require 220 sq ft min, 6’8″ ceiling, 70 sq ft min habitable rooms. Wyoming has NO statewide building code. Significant rural flexibility statewide. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Wright, WY
