Tiny Houses
Would tiny houses, you know the ones people tow behind their truck, be considered an RV? Has anyone on this forum had any experience with tiny houses?
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HappyCamper25 wrote:
Thanks for the replies guys. I didn't realize that an "RV" meant a vehicle that is self contained and has holding tanks, a battery, septic tank, etc.
I did do some research online and it looks like you don't need to pay property taxes on tiny houses since they are registered by the DMV as an "RV". Does this sound right to you?
I think it depends. We have a park model - 396 sq ft, 36 by 11 or so. It's RVIA certified (has to be in order to be allowed in our seasonal campground) but the county taxes it as a house. It's not much, but definitely not the same as, say, a 40 foot "destination trailer". It does NOT have holding tanks which is probably the difference.
We pay property taxes on our lots, but paid less for the destination trailer as it was licensed by the DMV. Tabs were required to be current but it was only ~20 bucks per year. Property taxes with the park model went up about $250. Still cheap.
