Humboldt (County), California
Overview
| Name | Movable Tiny House as ADU |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Humboldt (County) |
| Zoning Districts | Residential Single-Family Zones Inland areas only; MTH are not allowed in Coastal Zone |
| Effective Date | 07/03/2021 |
| Municipal Code | Accessory Dwelling Units (Title III, Div. 1, Chapter 4, Section B, Part 2, 69.05) |
| Code Link | https://humboldt.county.codes/Code/314-69 |
| Authority | Planning and Building Department |
Summary
Humboldt County defines and treats tiny homes differently depending on whether they are installed on a permanent foundation or on wheels:
- A Tiny House on Foundation (THOF) is built or installed on a permanent foundation.
- A Moveable Tiny House (MTH) is built on a chassis and meets park model RV standard (ANSI). It may also be made to meet building codes (CBC or alternative) once installed at a site.
- Both are classified as a permanent, year-round dwelling if used as accessory dwelling units.
A Tiny House on a Foundation (THOF) is treated like a small stick-built house where it is not used as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). That means it is allowed wherever a single-family dwelling is allowed if it meets current codes. If a THOF is used as an ADU, (accessory to another single-family unit on the same parcel), it qualifies for streamlined permitting and special allowances provided it meets certain conditions. Those conditions are specified in the 2020 ADU ordinance for inland locations (HCC 69.05), and California Govt. Code 65852.2 for 3 parcels in the coastal zone. (See also ADU Checklists).
A Movable Tiny House (MTH) (tiny house on wheels and/or as an RV built on a chassis) is allowed as permanent ADU in inland areas of Humboldt County. MTHs are not allowed as permanent dwellings in the Coastal Zone at this time. They continue to be allowed in Manufactured Home Parks and Special Occupancy Parks.
Need More Info? – Tiny House Fact Sheet 2020
Key Contacts
Planning and Building Department
3015 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7541
planningclerk@co.humbolt.ca.us
Notes
Source: www.humboldtgov.org
Updated: Loran – September 2021
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Key
Category
Building Code — Legislation that speaks to how to construct a tiny house.
Zoning Code — Legislation that speaks to how the lot will be used.
Type
ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit
DMV — Division of Motor Vehicles
IB — Industrialized Buildings
IRC — International Residential Code
PUD — Planned Unit Development
RV — Recreational Vehicle
SF — Single Family Dwelling
T — Transitional Housing
UDO — Unified Development Ordinance
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