Tiny homes on wheels in Lyons, Colorado

What Lyons allows

Current Town of Lyons ADU materials recognize a certified Tiny Home on Wheels as one form of accessory dwelling unit. The Town separately regulates these units from ordinary parked RVs, with specific standards for construction certification, size, design, utilities, screening and anchoring.

• A qualifying Tiny Home on Wheels may be used as an ADU on an eligible property inside Town limits
• The unit must be built on a permanent chassis with wheels and have no attached motor for propulsion
• The manufacturer must be certified to the applicable ANSI, NFPA and NEC standards identified by the Town
• The unit may not exceed 400 square feet or 17 feet in height under current Town materials
• Wheels, running gear and hitch components must be screened from view
• Town water, wastewater and electric connections are required, with permits and utility compliance as applicable
• The unit must be anchored or secured to meet the Town's wind-resistance requirement
• A Tiny Home on Wheels ADU may not be used as a short-term rental

How the process generally works

1. Confirm the property is inside Lyons town limitsThe Town of Lyons pathway does not automatically apply to a property in unincorporated Boulder County or another municipality.
2. Confirm zoning and ADU eligibilityCheck the parcel's zoning and current Town ADU standards before selecting a home. The Town's zoning map and Community Development Department are the authoritative sources for parcel-specific eligibility.
3. Confirm the exact home meets the Town definitionVerify square footage, height, chassis configuration, residential appearance and the certification documentation required by the Town for the exact model.
4. Plan utilities and site workConfirm Town water, wastewater, electric and any gas requirements, along with permits, access, screening and the proposed location on the lot.
5. Address wind, wildfire and floodplain requirementsLyons requires secure anchoring for Tiny Homes on Wheels, and the property may also be affected by wildfire-resiliency or floodplain rules depending on its location.

Source and verification

This page is based on current Town of Lyons zoning and land-use guidance, the Town's ADU Standards and Rules materials, current Town materials describing certified Tiny Homes on Wheels as ADUs, and the Town Building Department's current wildfire and floodplain guidance.

Last verified by Snake River Tiny Homes: September 12, 2026

This page is provided for general information and is not legal advice. Rules change and individual properties vary. Buyers should confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Lyons Community Development Department before purchase or delivery.