Park model tiny homes in Pahrump, Nevada

What Pahrump allows

Nevada's Senate Bill 150, now NRS 278.253, required counties and larger cities to designate real zoning space for tiny homes. Nye County responded by amending its Title 17 Zoning Ordinance specifically for the Pahrump Regional Planning District, creating a licensed Park Model RV and/or Tiny Home Park category, separate from how the county previously treated ordinary recreational vehicles. Before this ordinance, Nye County code explicitly excluded RVs from qualifying as a primary residence outside of temporary situations. This carve-out changes that specifically for certified tiny homes and park models placed within a licensed park.

• Defined as a licensed Park Model RV and/or Tiny Home Park use, distinct from general RV placement
• Units must be 400 square feet or less in floor area, excluding lofts, to qualify as a "Tiny Home" under county code
• A park operating under this license must be used solely for park model and tiny home units, not converted to other uses without full re-permitting
• Utilities must be installed underground, with defined visitor parking and no on-street parking adjacent to unit spaces
• A certificate is issued tied to the specific parcel; moving the unit to a different parcel requires a new certificate
• Installation must meet full building code compliance (IRC, IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC) despite being a wheeled unit

How the process generally works

1. Identify a licensed parkConfirm the specific development you're considering is licensed by Nye County as a Park Model RV and/or Tiny Home Park within the Pahrump Regional Planning District, not just a general RV park.
2. Choose a certified modelEvery Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries NOAH+ certification and stays well under the county's 400 square foot Tiny Home threshold.
3. Confirm lot terms with the parkSpace ownership or lease terms, utility connections, and site rules are set by the individual licensed park. Confirm these directly before you commit to a purchase.
4. Verify with Nye County PlanningContact Nye County Planning at 775-751-4249 to confirm current requirements for your specific space, since this is a relatively new ordinance and details can be refined as the county gains experience with it.
5. Deliver and connectOnce your space is confirmed, we handle delivery and placement to meet the county's building code and utility requirements.

Source and verification

This page is based on Nye County Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance), as amended by Ordinance 2023-10 (effective January 1, 2024), implementing Nevada Revised Statute 278.253.

Last verified by Snake River Tiny Homes: September 4, 2026

This page is provided for general information and is not legal advice. Zoning rules change and individual parcels or park licenses vary. Buyers should confirm current requirements directly with Nye County Planning, and with the specific licensed park, before purchase.