Boise permits RVs, boats, and trailers on private residential property but restricts street parking to 72 hours. RVs cannot be used as dwellings on residential lots except for brief guest visits typically up to 14 days.
Boise City Code 11 zoning regulations allow one recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer to be stored on a residential lot in a side or rear yard, or on a paved driveway. Front-yard storage is generally discouraged and may be prohibited in some zones. RV occupancy as living quarters is prohibited on residential lots except for short visits by guests. On public streets the standard 72-hour rule applies. Many Boise neighborhoods, especially newer subdivisions, have HOA covenants that are stricter than city code and may prohibit visible RV or boat storage entirely.
Street over 72 hours: $25 plus tow. RV used as residence: zoning violation up to $300 per day. HOA violations separate.
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