FL · USA — delivered from Surrey, BC
Tiny Homes for Sale in Florida
Florida titles a tiny house on wheels as an RV, not as real estate, so a THOW is registered and taxed as personal property and generally lives in an RV or park-model community rather than on private land. For a permanent home, the compliant paths are a foundation modular unit carrying the DBPR state insignia or a site-built tiny house under the 2023 Florida Building Code. Hurricane wind design drives everything here, and local permitting varies by county. KYRAX builds in Surrey, BC and delivers into the Florida market.
US buyers: certification for your market is written into the build contract — see how certification works and US financing.
01 — Models available here
Models Available in Florida
All KYRAX models are available for delivery to Florida. Every home is customizable.
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Vale
8'6" × 24' · ~284 sq ft · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed + loft
RVIA/NOAH + NHTSA
10–12 weeks · weekly photos
From $119,900 CAD
Indicative starting price in CAD. Your final USD price is confirmed at your consultation.
See the full model page8'6" × 28'
RVIA/NOAH + NHTSA
Launch pricing announced at consultation · join the waitlist
8'6" × 38' gooseneck
RVIA/NOAH + NHTSA
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10'6" × 36'
ANSI A119.5 park model
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12' × 44'
IBC/IRC modular + Appendix Q
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10' × 32'
IBC/IRC modular + Appendix Q
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02 — Climate + code
Engineered for Florida’s conditions
Every KYRAX home shipped to Florida is sized to the actual code and climate values for your site — not a generic climate package.
| Building code | 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (based on the 2021 IRC/IBC); one code statewide |
| Frost depth | ~0 in (no frost line; minimum footing depth ~12 in for bearing, not frost) |
| Snow load | 0 psf statewide (no ground snow load) |
| Design wind | ~115–140 mph inland (Risk Cat. II), rising to ~150–180+ mph in coastal/South Florida and the HVHZ |
| Seismic category | A statewide (very low seismicity; does not govern design) |
Florida structural design is governed by hurricane wind and wind-borne debris, not by snow or frost. There is effectively no ground snow load, no frost line, and seismic sits at Category A, so the engineering focus goes to wind resistance and impact protection. Miami-Dade and Broward form the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which adds stricter product-approval and impact-testing rules, and a unit built to a non-HVHZ standard may not be permittable there. Flood-zone elevation requirements are a frequent, costly site-level constraint.
03 — Regulations
Florida tiny home regulations
How tiny homes are classified
THOW titled as an RV (Travel Trailer, or Park Trailer over 400 sq ft); foundation homes via the DBPR Manufactured Buildings Program insignia or FBC Appendix Q.
State-specific note
A THOW is titled as an RV and taxed as personal property; permanent foundation homes use the DBPR Manufactured Buildings Program insignia or FBC Appendix Q, both subject to local permitting. A pending 2026 ADU-mandate bill (SB 48) is not law — the enacted Fla. Stat. §163.31771 is permissive.
Florida enforces one statewide code, the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition), with permitting, plan review, and inspections handled locally by county and municipal building departments. A tiny house on wheels is titled through FLHSMV as a Travel Trailer, or a Park Trailer if the body exceeds 400 sq ft, via an affidavit converting the trailer to an RV with a certified scale weight and build receipts and photos; it is then registered and taxed as personal property, not real estate. A permanent foundation home follows either the DBPR Manufactured Buildings Program, whose state insignia deems a modular unit compliant with the Florida Building Code, or FBC Residential Appendix Q for site-built tiny houses of 400 sq ft or less. Appendix Q is published in the statewide code text, but its adoption and enforcement vary by building department. ADU rights come from Fla. Stat. §163.31771, which permits but does not require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units, so confirm your county or city ordinance before committing.
These are general state-level frameworks — your specific lot, county and city amendments, and utility situation determine the permits you'll actually need. We confirm the details for your exact address before you order; the zoning lookup starts that.
04 — Delivery
Delivery to Florida
| Typical transit | Estimated 6–9 days from our Surrey, BC shop, subject to customs clearance, oversize-load permits, and weather |
| Route corridor | South through the US interior (I-15 / I-70 / I-75 corridor) into the Florida market |
| Common uses in region | ADUs where locally permitted, park-model/RV-community units, guest and rental cabins, foundation modular dwellings |
We build in Surrey, BC and deliver into Florida, which means a cross-border move: US customs clearance, plus oversize-load permits and escorts for wider units. Transit time is an estimate that depends on the route, permitting, and weather, and the final delivery cost is quoted per site once the destination and unit dimensions are set. Third-party certification for the destination market — built to RVIA/NOAH inspection standards for movable units, ANSI A119.5 for park models, or IBC/IRC for modular — is written into the build contract and confirmed before delivery.
05 — Common questions
Tiny Home FAQs for Florida
Quick answers for state-specific buyer questions.
Can I legally put a tiny home on my land in Florida?
Placement depends on your jurisdiction, which is why we check your exact address before you order. In Florida, a KYRAX tiny home is typically classified as follows: THOW titled as an RV (Travel Trailer, or Park Trailer over 400 sq ft); foundation homes via the DBPR Manufactured Buildings Program insignia or FBC Appendix Q.. A THOW is titled as an RV and taxed as personal property; permanent foundation homes use the DBPR Manufactured Buildings Program insignia or FBC Appendix Q, both subject to local permitting. A pending 2026 ADU-mandate bill (SB 48) is not law — the enacted Fla. Stat. §163.31771 is permissive. Local zoning, setbacks, and utility rules still apply — run your site through the zoning lookup and we'll tell you plainly what works.
How much can I save versus a traditional home in Florida?
The median home price in Florida is ~US$395K. Our flagship model, the Vale, starts at $119,900 CAD — a fraction of a conventional build (US pricing confirmed at your consultation). On a foundation, our modular models follow the US mortgage path (IBC/IRC); movable models use chattel or RV lending. Common uses here are ADUs where locally permitted, park-model/RV-community units, guest and rental cabins, foundation modular dwellings, and we quote your specific situation on request.
How long does delivery to Florida take from your BC facility?
We ship from Surrey, British Columbia via the South through the US interior (I-15 / I-70 / I-75 corridor) into the Florida market. Estimated 6–9 days from our Surrey, BC shop, subject to customs clearance, oversize-load permits, and weather — this is a cross-border estimate; customs clearance and oversize-load permits affect timing, so we confirm it per site. Foundation models travel as pre-finished panels; trailer (THOW) models arrive road-ready for on-site leveling.
How does Florida's climate change how my tiny home is built?
Florida-bound KYRAX builds are engineered to real local conditions: ~0 in (no frost line; minimum footing depth ~12 in for bearing, not frost) frost depth, 0 psf statewide (no ground snow load) ground snow load, ~115–140 mph inland (Risk Cat. II), rising to ~150–180+ mph in coastal/South Florida and the HVHZ basic design wind speed, and Seismic Design Category A statewide (very low seismicity; does not govern design). We size insulation, framing, and anchorage to the actual ASCE 7 / IBC values for your site — not a generic climate package.
What building code and certification apply in Florida?
Florida builds to 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (based on the 2021 IRC/IBC); one code statewide. Every KYRAX home is built to its US certification pathway — RVIA or NOAH inspection for tiny homes on wheels, ANSI A119.5 for park models, IBC/IRC for modular — with third-party certification for your destination market written into the build contract and confirmed before delivery. We can walk you through the engineering documentation your local authority may require.
Can I live in a tiny house on wheels full-time on my own land in Florida?
Generally no. Florida titles a THOW as an RV, and most local zoning does not allow an RV as a permanent residence on private land, so THOWs are typically restricted to licensed RV parks, park-model communities, or designated tiny-home communities. A foundation modular unit or a site-built tiny house is the usual path to a permanent residence, where local rules allow.
Does a unit built for the rest of Florida work in Miami-Dade or Broward?
Not automatically. Miami-Dade and Broward are the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, with stricter impact and product-approval requirements. A unit built to a standard non-HVHZ Florida specification may not be permittable there, so HVHZ compliance has to be designed in from the start and confirmed before delivery.
06 — Popular locations
Popular Locations in Florida
- Orlando / Central Florida
- Tampa Bay (Ruskin, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County)
- Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
- Miami – South Florida (Miami-Dade/Broward)
- Gainesville / North Central Florida
- Sarasota – Bradenton (Gulf Coast)
- Fort Myers – Naples (Southwest Florida)
07 — Helpful resources
Helpful Resources
Guides and articles relevant to buying a tiny home in Florida.
Guide
Zoning & Permits: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Tiny Home
Understanding local regulations is crucial before purchasing your tiny home. This guide covers zoning classifications, permit requirements, and how to navigate the approval process.
Guide
How to Choose a Tiny Home Builder: 10 Questions Every Buyer Should Ask
Choosing the wrong tiny home builder is expensive. Before you put down a deposit with any tiny home builder, ask these 10 questions. Your answers will tell you everything you need to know.
Guide
On-Grid vs. Off-Grid: Choosing the Right Setup for Your Lifestyle
Should your tiny home connect to municipal utilities or operate independently? We break down the costs, benefits, and practical considerations of each approach.
08 — Other states
Tiny Homes in Other States
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