Park model tiny homes in Blaine County, Idaho

What Blaine County allows

Blaine County was among the first counties in Idaho to formally address tiny homes on wheels, treating a certified unit as its own category rather than folding it into standard recreational vehicle or mobile home rules. A qualifying tiny home on wheels can be placed as an accessory dwelling unit on a residential lot, provided the unit and its siting meet the standards below.

• Unit is certified to ANSI A119.5 and carries NOAH+ certification
• Unit is registered with the Idaho Transportation Department and passes third party inspection
• Factory fabricated porches and decks under 18 inches in height are allowed; sheds and lean-tos are not
• Lot size supports the intended pathway: 2 to 5 acres for a by right placement, 1 to 2 acres if pursuing a conditional use permit

How the process generally works

1. Confirm your lot with the countyCall or visit Blaine County Planning and Zoning to confirm your parcel's acreage, zoning district, and whether it qualifies by right or needs a conditional use permit.
2. Choose a certified modelEvery Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries NOAH+ certification and meets Blaine County's cold climate insulation and window standards through our Extreme Weather Package.
3. Submit for accessory dwelling unit approvalThe county reviews the placement against the Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 11 standards, including setbacks and the general accessory dwelling unit rules that apply alongside the tiny home on wheels provisions.
4. Complete registration and third party inspectionRegister the unit with the Idaho Transportation Department and schedule the required third party inspection before or at placement.
5. Finalize sitingInstall skirting, confirm utility connections, and keep documentation of certification and inspection on hand for the county's records.

Source and verification

This page is based on the Blaine County Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 3, Section 11, Accessory Dwelling Units and Tiny Home on Wheels, and related definitions in Chapter 2, Section 1.

Last verified by Snake River Tiny Homes: August 28, 2026

This page is provided for general information and is not legal advice. Zoning rules change and individual parcels vary. Buyers should confirm current requirements directly with Blaine County Planning and Zoning before purchase.