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IL HB2411

IL HB2411
TINY HOMES ACT

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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Tiny Homes Act. Prohibits a person, firm, or corporation from establishing, maintaining, or operating a tiny home park without a license from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Sets forth application and permit requirements. Provides that an annual license fee shall be $500, plus an additional $50 for each tiny home site in the tiny home park. Allows the Authority to revoke or suspend a license granted under the Act. Prohibits a person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other business entity from constructing a tiny home park without first obtaining a permit to do so. Describes requirements concerning the maintenance and operation of a tiny home park, including: provisions requiring management of the tiny home park by a responsible individual; drainage and water supply requirements; setback requirements and limits on tiny home size; requirements concerning the provision of safe and sanitary water, sewage disposal service, garbage service, insect and rodent control services, and fire extinguishers; requirements concerning construction of auxiliary rooms; requirements concerning street maintenance; requirements concerning sanitary, electrical, and safety appliances; requirements concerning electrical outlets; and requirements concerning fire safety. Requires the Authority to maintain records of all tiny home parks. Allows counties or municipalities to provide for licensing of tiny homes within their corporate limits in a manner consistent with the Act. Preempts home rule powers. Allows the Authority to enforce the Act. Requires the Authority to inspect each tiny home park at least once a year. Allows the Authority to adopt rules to carry out the Act. Allows the Authority to assess civil penalties for violations of fire safety provisions in the amount of $500 per day. Sets forth hearing procedures for any person who is refused a permit to construct or license to operate a tiny home park or for any person who has had a permit to construct or a license to operate a tiny home park revoked or suspended.

AI Summary

This bill creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for tiny home parks in Illinois, addressing the state's housing shortage and the growing importance of tiny homes. The bill requires anyone establishing, maintaining, or operating a tiny home park to obtain a license from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), with an annual license fee of $500 plus $50 per tiny home site. The legislation defines a "tiny home" as a factory-assembled structure no larger than 1,000 square feet, designed for permanent habitation, and permanently constructed on a vehicle chassis. The bill establishes detailed requirements for tiny home parks, including provisions for management, drainage, water supply, sewage disposal, garbage collection, insect and rodent control, fire safety, and site maintenance. Tiny home park operators must ensure each site meets specific size and spacing requirements, provides adequate utilities, and maintains sanitary conditions. The IHDA is empowered to inspect tiny home parks annually, issue permits, assess civil penalties for violations (up to $500 per day), and revoke licenses for non-compliance. The bill also allows local municipalities to provide additional licensing, while ensuring that fire safety and health standards are consistently maintained across different jurisdictions. Ultimately, the legislation aims to create a structured approach to developing and managing tiny home communities that provides safe, affordable housing options for Illinois residents.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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