How many U.S. counties allow tiny homes as a dwelling?

547 of the 3109 counties reviewed so far (18%) allow tiny homes as a dwelling. Each answer is a verbatim quotation from the official page, independently re-checked (latest 2026-10-10). Counties not yet researched are not listed.

What conditions usually apply?

Read the note under each county: most answers carry conditions such as a permit, a septic connection, a time limit, or a minimum size, and cities inside the county set their own rules. Always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Which states have the most counties that allow tiny homes as a dwelling?

Texas (228), Alabama (49), Oklahoma (46), Kentucky (21), Missouri (19).

Bolthole Index rulebook research · checked 2026-10-10

U.S. Counties That Allow Tiny Homes

547 of the 3109 counties the research fleet has reviewed so far — 18% — allow tiny homes as a dwelling, on a foundation or on wheels, usually with conditions (minimum size, a permit, a septic connection). Each entry quotes the official page and was re-checked by an independent reviewer. Counties not yet researched are not listed.

Method: the research fleet reads each county’s official pages, extracts the rule as a verbatim quotation, and a second independent reviewer reopens the source to confirm it. 3109 counties reviewed so far; the list grows as research continues. Rules change — treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice.

547 counties across 37 states — open a state for its full cited list

Texas228 of 254 Alabama49 of 67 Oklahoma46 of 77 Kentucky21 of 120 Missouri19 of 115 Georgia18 of 159 California12 of 58 West Virginia12 of 55 Illinois11 of 102 North Carolina11 of 100 Tennessee11 of 95 Montana10 of 56 Virginia10 of 133 Alaska9 of 30 Louisiana9 of 64 Washington8 of 39 Iowa7 of 99 New Mexico7 of 33 South Carolina7 of 46 Wyoming7 of 23 Colorado5 of 64 Florida5 of 67 Mississippi3 of 82 Arkansas2 of 75 Hawaii2 of 5 Idaho2 of 44 Indiana2 of 92 Kansas2 of 105 Maryland2 of 24 Nevada2 of 17 Oregon2 of 36 Arizona1 of 15 Delaware1 of 3 Minnesota1 of 87 Nebraska1 of 93 South Dakota1 of 66 Wisconsin1 of 72

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General guidance, not legal advice. Off-grid, building, and land-use rules are often set at the county level and change often. Verify with your county and state before acting. Data reviewed 2026-06-26.