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IL HB2411
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Mason
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AI Summary
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Creates the Tiny Homes Act establishing a licensing and regulatory framework for tiny home parks in Illinois, administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority
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Requires tiny home park operators to obtain an annual license ($500 base fee plus $50 per site) and a construction permit ($500 nonrefundable plan review fee) before establishing or building a tiny home park
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Defines a "tiny home" as a factory-assembled dwelling of 1,000 square feet or less on a vehicle chassis, and a "tiny home park" as land with utilities for 10 or more independent tiny homes
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Establishes operational standards including minimum 1,000 square foot sites, 50-foot setbacks, water and sewage requirements, garbage disposal, fire extinguishers in each home, and annual inspections by the Authority
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Authorizes civil penalties of $500 per day per violation for fire safety noncompliance, preempts home rule powers to prevent less restrictive local regulations, and allows counties/municipalities to require additional licenses up to $500 per year
Legislative Description
TINY HOMES ACT
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025