Washington County, OR Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Scope
- Unincorporated area within Metro UGB only
- RV street parking limit
- 5 consecutive days per 2 weeks
- ESPD overlay limit
- 4 days (96 hrs) per 28-day period
- Mailbox no-parking window
- 10 ft, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Enforcement
- Towing under ORS Chapter 819
- Code section
- Washington County Code § 8.16.055
Summary
In unincorporated Washington County inside the Metro Urban Growth Boundary, you cannot live or sleep in a parked vehicle on a public street, and a resident's RV can sit on the street for only five consecutive days in any two-week span before it is tagged for towing.
The following parking is prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Washington County within the Metro Urban Growth Boundary. A.No person shall live, sleep, or reside in a vehicle that is parked upon a public street or public right-of-way.1.A person may temporarily occupy a recreational vehicle legally parked on a public street as long as:a.The period of occupancy is not longer than five consecutive days in any two calendar weeks...b.The recreational vehicle is owned by the resident, or guest of the resident, and is parked immediately in front of or immediately adjacent to the residence.c.The recreational vehicle is parked in a manner that does not violate paragraph D of this section. B.No person shall park in front of the entrance of any place where mail is received or within ten feet of a mailbox during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Community Development Code: Supplement 2 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25).
Full Breakdown
055 bans living, sleeping or residing in any vehicle parked on a public street or right-of-way anywhere in the unincorporated area inside the Metro UGB. The one carve-out is temporary RV occupancy: a resident (or their guest) may park a recreational vehicle immediately in front of or adjacent to their own residence, but occupancy cannot exceed five consecutive days in any two calendar weeks. If a tagged RV is still in the same spot after day five, the code creates a rebuttable presumption of a violation, the owner bears the burden of disproving it.
, bars parking without valid plates, tags, registration or a valid temporary permit, and bars parking that obstructs sightlines or the safe flow of traffic. 060(G) and Chapter 819 of the Oregon Revised Statutes, which guarantees notice and a hearing before a tow. Deputies may cut any lock installed to block towing and may temporarily relocate other vehicles blocking access to the tow. 208 cannot park on a residential street in that district at all.
Violations & Fines
A violation triggers tagging and, absent voluntary compliance, towing under the abandoned/disabled-vehicle procedure in ORS Chapter 819, which requires notice and an opportunity for a hearing before removal. Storage and towing fees accrue to the vehicle owner. In the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District, exceeding the 96-hour RV limit or parking a commercial vehicle on a residential street can also draw a citation with a fine of up to $250, rising to $500 for a repeat conviction within a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV in front of my house in unincorporated Washington County?
Can I sleep in my car overnight on a county street?
What happens if my RV gets tagged for parking too long?
Does the five-day rule apply near Hillsboro or Beaverton?
Sources & Official References
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