State Law Regulates the Manufacturers, Sellers, and Installers of Tiny Homes

Statewide, Colorado

Overview

Name	State Law Regulates the Manufacturers, Sellers, and Installers of Tiny Homes
Municipality	Statewide
Zoning Districts	Residential
Effective Date	05/17/2022
Municipal Code	House Bill 22-1242
Code Link	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2022a_1242_signed.pdf
Authority	Colorado General Assembly

Summary

Effective 8/10/2022, state bill HB22-1242 regulates the sale and manufacturing of movable tiny homes. The bill requires the development of rules to ensure consumer safety, registration of manufactured home installers, and development of uniform standards for foundation systems and installation.

Key Contacts

Colorado General Assembly

200 E Colfax Avenue

Denver, CO 80203

comments.ga@coleg.gov

Notes

Source: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb22-1242

Updated: Laura – September 2023

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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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