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Zoning, RVIA and permit rules for every US state.
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Tips12 min read Tiny House Electrical: 30 Amp vs. 50 Amp (2026) Choose the right tiny house electrical service with practical 30 amp vs. 50 amp load examples, hookup guidance, solar tips, and safety checks. 
Tips13 min read Tiny House Ventilation: HRV, ERV or Fans? (2026) Tiny house ventilation explained: compare HRVs, ERVs, and exhaust fans, with practical guidance on sizing, humidity, costs, and maintenance. 
Tips13 min read Best Roofing for a Tiny House: What Lasts (2026) Best roofing for a tiny house depends on slope and mobility. Compare metal, asphalt shingles, and membranes for weight, cost, leaks, and life. 
Tips13 min read Tiny House Greywater Systems: What Is Allowed (2026) Tiny house greywater systems explained: legal disposal, holding tanks, mulch basins, safe soaps, freeze protection, permits, and maintenance. 
Homes13 min read Tiny House Windows: Heat, Light and Leaks (2026) Choose tiny house windows for better light, lower heat loss, less condensation, and leak-free installation. Compare frames, glass, and flashing. 
Tips13 min read Best Flooring for a Tiny House on Wheels (2026) Best flooring for a tiny house comes down to weight, moisture, flex, cost, and subfloor prep. Compare LVP, wood, cork, tile, and plywood in… Tiny House Legality Tool
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Zoning class, minimum square footage, RVIA rules, and permit paths for every US state — researched and kept current by our desk.
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Zoning classVaries by county
Min. square footageNo statewide min.
On wheels (THOW)Allowed as RV
Permit pathLocal building dept.
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