A casita is not the same as a tiny home, and the rules are different. A casita under Nevada AB 396 is a
permanent structure on the property of a primary residence, with its own kitchen and bathroom, built
to the same code as the primary home. A tiny home is typically a moveable structure, often on wheels or
a chassis, sometimes built to RV codes rather than residential building codes. Under Clark County’s AB
396-aligned framework, properties within mobile or tiny home parks have separate rules, and lots
smaller than 4,000 square feet require a special use permit. For most Las Vegas valley homeowners on
standard residential lots, a permanent casita is the better legal and structural option than a tiny home.