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Tiny Homes for Sale in Colorado
Colorado runs one of the more tiny-home-friendly frameworks in the country, but it is unusually two-track and locally fragmented. A tiny house on wheels is titled as a trailer or RV through the county DMV, while a factory-built movable or modular unit can instead carry a Colorado Division of Housing insignia that certifies code compliance and can be sited as a permanent ADU where zoning allows. There is no mandatory statewide building code, so permits, Appendix Q, and occupancy rules vary by jurisdiction. Confirm with your local building department.
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 Colorado
All KYRAX models are available for delivery to Colorado. 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
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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 Colorado’s conditions
Every KYRAX home shipped to Colorado is sized to the actual code and climate values for your site — not a generic climate package.
| Building code | No statewide general building code — cities and counties adopt and enforce their own and issue permits locally; verified adoptions range from the 2015 I-Codes (Garfield County) to the 2024 I-Codes (Denver's 2025 code, Larimer County). Electrical is the exception: the State Electrical Board adopts the NEC statewide (2023 NEC since Aug 2023), and jurisdictions updating codes must meet at least 2021-IECC energy performance (HB22-1362). |
| Frost depth | ~30-36 in on the Front Range (Denver 36 in, Larimer County 30 in); up to 48 in at higher elevations (Eagle County), and a site geotechnical report can require more |
| Snow load | ~30 psf on the eastern plains and 35-45 psf across the Denver metro (Denver's 2025 code lists 43 psf), climbing to 100-200+ psf at mountain elevations; some jurisdictions require SEAC design snow loads (Larimer, Eagle), while Denver now directs designers to the ASCE 7 hazard tool |
| Design wind | 115 mph ultimate over most of the plains, metro and mountain valleys (Eagle, Garfield), but the Front Range foothills are a special wind region: Denver steps 115/125/140 mph west across the city and Larimer County's mapped values run 115-225 mph; no hurricane exposure, but tornado and severe-thunderstorm gusts on the eastern plains |
| Seismic category | Generally SDC B (Denver, Larimer County); C in parts of western Colorado (Eagle County, parts of Garfield County by site) |
Colorado's elevation range makes design values intensely site-specific. Snow load, wind, and frost depth all climb sharply with altitude and are set by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction, which often overrides model-code maps. High-altitude snow and cold-climate envelopes (IECC Zone 5B through 7) dominate the design, so KYRAX engineers to the specific delivery county and elevation rather than a single statewide number.
03 — Regulations
Colorado tiny home regulations
How tiny homes are classified
On wheels: titled as a trailer/RV through the county DMV. Factory-built movable or modular: a state-regulated factory-built structure carrying a Colorado Division of Housing insignia.
State-specific note
Colorado runs a state Factory-Built Structures program (Division of Housing, DOLA) under 8 CCR 1302-14. Modular and movable tiny homes carry a state DOH insignia (3 in x 5 in primary, color-coded pink for tiny homes; 2 in x 2 in secondary floor tags) that certifies code compliance and generally preempts local inspection of the factory-built portion. Appendix Q (tiny houses under 400 sq ft) is not adopted statewide; it applies only in individual jurisdictions that choose it, such as Larimer County and the City of Boulder.
Colorado has no statewide general building code. Cities and counties adopt and enforce their own codes — verified adoptions currently range from the 2015 to the 2024 I-Code families — and issue permits locally, while the State Electrical Board adopts the NEC statewide. A tiny house on wheels is titled and registered as a trailer or RV at the county Clerk and Recorder; homemade units need a state-assigned VIN via a Statement of Assembly (Form DR 2409), VIN verification (Form DR 2698), and bills of sale for axles, wheels, and materials. For placement, an RV-classified THOW generally cannot be a permanent year-round dwelling on private land outside RV parks, whereas a foundation or DOH-insignia unit meeting the local code can be sited as an ADU. The 2024 statewide ADU law (HB24-1152), effective on or after June 30, 2025, requires many MPO-area jurisdictions to allow at least one ADU where detached single-unit homes are permitted. Rules remain heavily local, so confirm with your building and planning department. As a British Columbia manufacturer, KYRAX builds to the applicable US standards (IBC/IRC for modular, ANSI A119.5 for park models, and RVIA/NOAH inspection standards for movable units), with third-party certification and the Colorado DOH insignia for the destination market written into the build contract and confirmed before delivery.
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 Colorado
| Typical transit | Estimated 3-6 days over the road from Surrey, BC (a cross-border estimate, not a guaranteed schedule) |
| Route corridor | South through Washington via the Pacific Highway/Sumas crossing, east across the I-84/I-80/I-70 corridor, into Colorado along the I-25 Front Range |
| Common uses in region | Backyard ADUs and guest cottages, RV-park placements, mountain and resort cabins, and rental units |
Delivery from our Surrey, BC shop to Colorado is a cross-border move of roughly 1,300 to 1,500 miles, so transit time is an estimate rather than a promise. Cross-border customs clearance adds steps, and wide units need provincial and state oversize-load permits along the route. Every haul is quoted per site once the destination county and site access are confirmed.
05 — Common questions
Tiny Home FAQs for Colorado
Quick answers for state-specific buyer questions.
Can I legally put a tiny home on my land in Colorado?
Placement depends on your jurisdiction, which is why we check your exact address before you order. In Colorado, a KYRAX tiny home is typically classified as follows: On wheels: titled as a trailer/RV through the county DMV. Factory-built movable or modular: a state-regulated factory-built structure carrying a Colorado Division of Housing insignia.. Colorado runs a state Factory-Built Structures program (Division of Housing, DOLA) under 8 CCR 1302-14. Modular and movable tiny homes carry a state DOH insignia (3 in x 5 in primary, color-coded pink for tiny homes; 2 in x 2 in secondary floor tags) that certifies code compliance and generally preempts local inspection of the factory-built portion. Appendix Q (tiny houses under 400 sq ft) is not adopted statewide; it applies only in individual jurisdictions that choose it, such as Larimer County and the City of Boulder. 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 Colorado?
The median home price in Colorado is ~US$540K. 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 Backyard ADUs and guest cottages, RV-park placements, mountain and resort cabins, and rental units, and we quote your specific situation on request.
How long does delivery to Colorado take from your BC facility?
We ship from Surrey, British Columbia via the South through Washington via the Pacific Highway/Sumas crossing, east across the I-84/I-80/I-70 corridor, into Colorado along the I-25 Front Range. Estimated 3-6 days over the road from Surrey, BC (a cross-border estimate, not a guaranteed schedule) — 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 Colorado's climate change how my tiny home is built?
Colorado-bound KYRAX builds are engineered to real local conditions: ~30-36 in on the Front Range (Denver 36 in, Larimer County 30 in); up to 48 in at higher elevations (Eagle County), and a site geotechnical report can require more frost depth, ~30 psf on the eastern plains and 35-45 psf across the Denver metro (Denver's 2025 code lists 43 psf), climbing to 100-200+ psf at mountain elevations; some jurisdictions require SEAC design snow loads (Larimer, Eagle), while Denver now directs designers to the ASCE 7 hazard tool ground snow load, 115 mph ultimate over most of the plains, metro and mountain valleys (Eagle, Garfield), but the Front Range foothills are a special wind region: Denver steps 115/125/140 mph west across the city and Larimer County's mapped values run 115-225 mph; no hurricane exposure, but tornado and severe-thunderstorm gusts on the eastern plains basic design wind speed, and Seismic Design Category Generally SDC B (Denver, Larimer County); C in parts of western Colorado (Eagle County, parts of Garfield County by site). 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 Colorado?
Colorado builds to No statewide general building code — cities and counties adopt and enforce their own and issue permits locally; verified adoptions range from the 2015 I-Codes (Garfield County) to the 2024 I-Codes (Denver's 2025 code, Larimer County). Electrical is the exception: the State Electrical Board adopts the NEC statewide (2023 NEC since Aug 2023), and jurisdictions updating codes must meet at least 2021-IECC energy performance (HB22-1362).. 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 in Colorado?
Usually not on private land outside an RV park. A THOW is titled and treated as an RV, and most local land-use codes do not allow an RV as a permanent year-round dwelling on private land. To live in a movable tiny home permanently, the common path is a factory-built unit carrying a Colorado Division of Housing insignia, or a foundation unit meeting the local building code, sited as an ADU where zoning permits. Rules are set locally, so confirm with your building and planning department.
What is the Colorado DOH insignia and does a BC-built unit need one?
The Colorado Division of Housing (within DOLA) runs a Factory-Built Structures program under 8 CCR 1302-14 that covers modular units and movable tiny homes. A state DOH insignia (3 in x 5 in primary, color-coded pink for tiny homes) certifies the unit meets the adopted codes and generally preempts local inspection of the factory-built portion. A KYRAX unit delivered as a factory-built structure and intended for placement as a permanent dwelling would need to go through the DOH insignia pathway, which is written into the build contract and confirmed before delivery.
06 — Popular locations
Popular Locations in Colorado
- Denver metro (Denver, Aurora, Lakewood)
- Colorado Springs
- Boulder
- Fort Collins / Loveland
- Durango / Southwest Colorado
- Salida / Buena Vista (Arkansas River Valley)
- Western Slope resort corridor (Grand Junction, Montrose, Eagle/Vail)
07 — Helpful resources
Helpful Resources
Guides and articles relevant to buying a tiny home in Colorado.
Guide
How to Choose a Tiny Home Builder
Choosing the wrong tiny home builder is expensive. Ask these 10 questions before you put down a deposit — the answers tell you everything you need to know.
Guide
On-Grid vs. Off-Grid Tiny Homes: Which Setup?
Should your tiny home connect to municipal utilities or run independently? The costs, benefits, and practical trade-offs of each approach.
Guide
Tiny Home Delivery & Setup: How It Works
What happens after your tiny home is built: transport, site preparation, utility hookups, and setup — and how to get each step right.
08 — Sources
Where these facts come from
The code, titling, and climate statements on this page are researched claims, not boilerplate. Each links to the authority it came from.
Colorado titles a THOW as a trailer/RV through the county DMV; homemade units need a state-assigned VIN via Statement of Assembly (DR 2409) and VIN verification (DR 2698).
dmv.colorado.govVIN verification form for titling homemade trailers.
dmv.colorado.govColorado Division of Housing Factory-Built Structures program and DOH insignia for modular and movable tiny homes.
doh.colorado.govDOH movable tiny house program.
doh.colorado.govFactory-Built Structures rule 8 CCR 1302-14.
law.cornell.eduDOH insignia guidance for modulars.
doh.colorado.govAppendix Q adopted only by individual Colorado jurisdictions (e.g. Larimer County, Boulder), not statewide.
tinyhomeindustryassociation.orgLarimer County tiny house / IRC + Appendix Q adoption.
larimer.govColorado has no statewide building code; adoption and enforcement are primarily local, with listed state-level exceptions (Office of the State Architect).
osa.colorado.govDenver adopted the 2025 Denver Building and Fire Code (based on the 2024 IBC/IRC) on June 13, 2025.
denvergov.orgState Electrical Board adopted the 2023 NEC statewide, effective Aug 1, 2023.
content.govdelivery.comHB22-1362: jurisdictions updating codes must adopt energy performance at least equal to the 2021 IECC.
leg.colorado.govHB24-1152 statewide ADU law, effective June 30, 2025.
leg.colorado.govColorado ADU law expands where ADUs must be allowed.
coloradonewsline.comLarimer County structural design criteria: SEAC snow values required, mapped wind 115-225 mph ultimate, SDC B, 30 in frost depth.
larimer.gov2025 Denver Building Code amendments: 36 in frost line, stepped 115/125/140 mph wind by zone, SDC B, 43 psf listed snow load.
denvergov.orgSEAC Colorado design snow loads (2016): Denver 35 psf, mountain values 100-295 psf; a recommendation, not a building code.
seacolorado.orgColorado median/typical home value.
zillow.com
09 — Other states
Tiny Homes in Other States
- Washington
- District of Columbia
- Arizona
- Georgia
- Arkansas
- Texas
- Florida
- California
- New York
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Montana
- Massachusetts
- West Virginia
- Delaware
- South Dakota
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- Vermont
- Kansas
- Alaska
- Maryland
- Wyoming
- Connecticut
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- Kentucky
- Missouri
- Maine
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- Virginia
- Rhode Island
- Iowa
- New Mexico
- Ohio
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- North Dakota
- Indiana
- Pennsylvania
- Nevada
- Tennessee
- New Jersey
- Minnesota
- Utah
- South Carolina
- Illinois
- North Carolina
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