Park model tiny homes in Washington County, Utah

What Washington County allows

Washington County's code is direct about this: a tiny home on wheels, defined as a Park Model Recreational Vehicle, is not permitted as an accessory dwelling unit on a standard residential lot. It is allowed in a Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle Park zone, or by conditional use permit within approved rural recreation grounds, facilities and campgrounds. In practice, the strongest and most straightforward path to full-time ownership is a deeded-lot RV resort community built for exactly this use.

• Not permitted as an accessory dwelling unit on a standard residential lot
• Permitted in a Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle Park (MH) zone
• Permitted by conditional use permit in approved rural recreation grounds, facilities and campgrounds
• Deeded-lot RV resort communities, like Zion's Gate RV Resort in Hurricane, explicitly welcome park models with full hookups

How the process generally works

1. Choose the right kind of lotSince a standard residential lot won't work for full-time occupancy, look specifically at deeded-lot RV and park model communities in the county, such as Zion's Gate RV Resort in Hurricane.
2. Choose a certified modelEvery Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries NOAH+ certification, meeting or exceeding the RVIA-style certification most resorts require.
3. Confirm the community's specific rulesDeeded-lot communities set their own age, size and hookup requirements alongside the county's baseline rules. Confirm these directly with the community before purchase.
4. Complete lot purchase and placementOnce you own the deeded lot, work with the community and Snake River Tiny Homes on delivery, placement and utility connection.

Source and verification

This page is based on Washington County Code, Title 10, Chapter 4, Definitions (Park Model Recreational Vehicle), as amended by Ordinance No. 2016-1069-O.

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 Washington County Planning and Zoning, or with the specific community, before purchase.