Park model tiny homes in Boise, Idaho

What the City of Boise allows

Boise updated its development code to treat a certified tiny home on wheels as a legitimate accessory dwelling option, not simply a recreational vehicle parked on a lot. A qualifying unit can be sited behind a single-family home under the standards below.

• Unit is NOAH+ certified, or meets another city-approved standard, with certification on file before occupancy
• Sited behind the front plane of the primary residence, at least six feet from other structures
• Connected to central water and the municipal sewer system through the primary residence's connection
• Not used as a short-term rental
• Skirted around the wheels, tongue and jack, with siding that complements the primary home
• Not sited in the Special Flood Hazard Area

How the process generally works

1. Confirm your lot and zoning districtContact Boise Planning and Development Services to confirm your parcel's zoning district and whether you already have an accessory unit on site, since a lot may have up to two total, in any mix of a standard ADU and a tiny home on wheels.
2. Choose a certified modelEvery Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries NOAH+ certification, meeting Boise's certification requirement out of the box.
3. Submit for reviewBoise reviews the placement against the Section 11-03-02.P standards, including setbacks and siting, alongside the general accessory dwelling unit provisions that apply as well.
4. Connect utilitiesObtain the necessary water, electrical and sewer permits, and complete inspection before occupying the unit.
5. Finalize sitingInstall skirting, anchor the unit to a level pad, and keep certification documentation on hand for the city's records.

Source and verification

This page is based on Boise City Code, Title 11 Development Code, Chapter 11-03 Use Regulations, Section 11-03-02.P, Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW), current as of the February 2026 codification.

Last verified by Snake River Tiny Homes: September 3, 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 the City of Boise Planning and Development Services before purchase.