Goose Creek , SC Guide For Tiny Houses

Residential Occupancies: 400 Square Feet Or Less

Goose Creek, South Carolina has outlined a guide for tiny houses, 400 square feet or less. Tiny houses are not just small houses. They typically range from 100 ft2 to 400 ft2, are typically (but not always) mobile, and they have exceptions to the SC Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings that govern most houses. Small homes (garden homes, patio homes, or detached in-law suites) usually range from 400 ft2 to 1000 ft2 and must fully comply with the SC Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings.

Goose Creek Site Built Tiny Houses

The application necessary for submittal is a residential building permit. The Code of reference for a site built small house is the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and as a case by case alternate method the 2018 IRC “Appendix Q: Tiny Houses” as allowed by the section “Alternate Method”(R104.11.)

Goose Creek Non Site Built- Permanent Use

It must bear a SC Modular Label (SC Engineered Design constructed in an SC approved manufacturing facility). The unit shall be labeled for Single Family Dwelling Occupancy (Modular of closed construction) and be secured to an engineered foundation. (OR)It must be constructed in a Commercial Facility and be open construction (no concealed framing or mechanical components), installed on a site built permitted and inspected engineered foundation.

Inspections are then required and compliance with the Site built requirements above.

Goose Creek Temporary Or Non-Permanent Use:

RV manufactured in compliance with ANSI 119.5 registered with SCDMV as a vehicle bearing a current SC license plate. Units manufactured under ANSI 119.5 are not intended to be occupied as a full-time residence. Note RV’s are only allowed in approved RV parks. RV’s are not allowed as a dwelling unit per the Goose Creek Code of Ordinances and SC Law. A Park Model Unit is also registered as a vehicle and it is necessary to submit a Certificate of Origin. Units are only allowed in approved RV parks. These units are also manufactured to ANSI119.5 standards.

Building Inspection Bureau

For any additional information contact the Building Inspection Bureau at 843.553.8350 ex140

Goose Creek, South Carolina Tiny House Guide