Tiny homes on wheels: allowed

Park model tiny homes in Hailey, Idaho

Hailey passed its own dedicated ordinance treating a certified tiny home on wheels as its own housing type, not simply a recreational vehicle. Here is what it actually requires.

Last verified: September 3, 2026

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Jurisdiction
City of Hailey, Idaho (parcels outside city limits fall under Blaine County's policy instead, see our Blaine County page)
THOW acceptance status
Explicit yes, treated as its own recognized housing type, under the same standards as accessory dwelling units
Governing ordinance
Hailey Municipal Code, Title 17 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 17.08, Article D (17.08D), originally adopted by Ordinance No. 1320
Certification required
NOAH+ Standard, plus Hailey-specific building standards (every Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries NOAH+ certification)
Size limit
No maximum, tiny homes on wheels are explicitly exempt from the standard ADU size cap
Occupancy
Long-term use only, 31 days or longer; not permitted for short-term or vacation rental use

What Hailey allows

Hailey was one of the first Idaho cities to treat a certified tiny home on wheels as its own recognized housing type, rather than folding it into standard recreational vehicle rules. A qualifying unit can be sited alongside a single-family home under the standards below.

  • Unit meets the NOAH+ Standard, plus Hailey's own building standards
  • Sited in conjunction with a single-family residence in a residential zone
  • Connected to municipal water and sewer service
  • Registered or permitted annually with the Idaho Transportation Department Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Occupied long-term only, 31 days or longer, not as a short-term or vacation rental
  • Issued a compliance certificate before receiving a certificate of occupancy

How the process generally works

  1. Confirm your lot and zoning districtContact Hailey's Community Development Department to confirm your parcel is zoned for a single-family residence with room for an accessory unit.
  2. Choose a certified modelEvery Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries NOAH+ certification, meeting Hailey's core standard.
  3. Submit the ADU and THOW applicationSubmit Hailey's Accessory Dwelling Units and Tiny Homes on Wheels application, with Administrative Design Review, to the Community Development Department.
  4. Register with the stateRegister or permit the unit annually with the Idaho Transportation Department Division of Motor Vehicles, and obtain your electrical permit through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
  5. Finalize siting and inspectionBlock, anchor and skirt the unit per Hailey's requirements, connect utilities, and complete inspection before receiving your compliance certificate and certificate of occupancy.

Certified and ready for Hailey

Every Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries the NOAH+ certification Hailey requires before occupancy.

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Hailey Community Development Department

The Community Development Department is the authoritative source for current requirements, fees and application timelines. Confirm details before purchase.

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Source and verification

This page is based on the Hailey Municipal Code, Title 17 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 17.08, Article D, Accessory Dwelling Units and Tiny Homes on Wheels, originally adopted by Ordinance No. 1320 (2023) and subsequently amended, including to align with Idaho SB 1354.

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 Hailey's Community Development Department before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Can I live in a tiny home on wheels full time in Hailey?
Yes, as a long-term residence of 31 days or longer, once the unit is NOAH+ certified, permitted and connected to city utilities. Short-term or vacation rental use is not permitted.
Is there a size limit on a Hailey tiny home on wheels?
No. Unlike a standard accessory dwelling unit, a tiny home on wheels is explicitly exempt from Hailey's size cap.
Does this apply outside Hailey's city limits?
No, parcels outside Hailey's city limits fall under Blaine County's policy instead. See our Blaine County page.
Do Snake River Tiny Homes models already meet Hailey's requirements?
Every Trailblazer, Outpost and Scout carries NOAH+ certification. City registration, permits and inspection are still required.

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