For an overview of the County's Tiny Homes On Wheels (THOW) ordinance, including location and design requirements, visit our Tiny Homes on Wheels webpage.
THOWs are processed like other residential projects and must be submitted through ePlan Review. For additional information, including application requirements, see the Residential Permits page.
| Are Plans Required? |
Yes |
| Submitted Through |
ePlan Review
ePlan User Guide
How to Submit a Project in ePlan Overview |
| Required Forms |
See forms available under the "Building" section on the ePlan Review webpage. |
| Fees |
Approximately $2,000 |
| Additional Forms, as applicable |
Environmental Health Building Clearance, if parcel is served by an OWTS (septic system). |
| Required Information |
Submit a certification by HCD or a Special Inspection Agency that the structure meets the current ANSI-A119.5 standards. The manufacturer shall have the ANSI certification prior to the building permit application submittal.
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| Minimum Plan Size |
- 18 x 24 inch minimum landscape format
- Other accepted sizes: 24 x 36, 30 x 42, and 36 x 48 inches
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| If you need help or have questions |
Contact Building staff by email: Planning.BuildingInfo@santacruzcountyca.gov, or by Scheduling an appointment using the Appointment Scheduler . |
| IMPORTANT NOTE |
Before you invest in project plans, check with Zoning for development standards, including setbacks. Confirm with Environmental Planning staff that your property is suitable for your project and not encumbered by environmental constraints or resources that require protection. If your parcel is served by an OWTS (septic system), check with Environmental Health staff. |
| Additional Information & Resources: |
Tiny Homes (santacruzcountyca.gov) |