Tiny Homes on Wheels vs. ADUs in Florida: What is Legal?
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Tiny Homes on Wheels vs. ADUs in Florida: What is Legal?

We get this question every day: "Can I just buy a $50k Tiny Home on Amazon and put it in my backyard?"

The Hard Truth

In 95% of Florida residential zones, the answer is NO. If it has wheels and a license plate (DMV), it is considered a vehicle, not a dwelling.

The Legal Loophole: Modular Construction

If you want the "Tiny Home" look but want to stay legal (and build equity), you need a Modular ADU. These are factory-built to Florida Building Code, placed on a permanent foundation, and count as real estate.

  • RV/Tiny Home: Depreciating asset (like a car). Hard to finance. Illegal to rent.
  • Modular ADU: Appreciating asset (like a house). Easy to finance. Legal to rent.

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