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Out here in the west, things are a little less regulated. In New Mexico, "Tiny Homes", mobile homes, park models, classic trailers used as residences, etc. are registered by the state as vehicles, even if they never move again. As long as it's not on a permanent foundation, it's not considered a structure. Thus, no inspections, property tax, etc. Inspectors will check water, electrical, sewer and septic on the property, but nothing inside beyond the hook ups.
Our backcountry getaway is a 1955 Sparton Imperial Mansion that we moved down to a 6 acre property around 2006. It will likely never move again. But because it's on wheels and jackstands, and not on a permanent foundation, it's still a vehicle that's "taxed" at $11 a year, and not through the county, but through the state Motor Vehicle Dept. We also have a 10x25 storage shed out there, stick built, that's set on treated railroad ties. Since it's not attached to a permanent foundation, it's not considered anything, thus it's not taxed at all.
I was surprised to learn over the years that in some counties out here in the west, no building permits or building inspections of any kind are needed. Nye County, Nevada, for instance, doesn't require ANY building permits outside of the "Pahrump Regional Planning District", a fairly small portion of the county that's more or less a "bedroom community" to Las Vegas. Beyond that, it's a free country. Ironically, Tonopah, the county seat, is well north of Pahrump..thus...no permits or inspections needed to build there!
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