Montgomery County, MD Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- R-200/R-90/R-60/R-40 zones
- 1 RV + 1 light commercial vehicle max
- RV as living quarters
- up to 3 days per month only
- Lots over 2 acres
- no parking restriction
- Boat trailers
- count as recreational vehicles
- Enforcing agency
- Dept. of Permitting Services (DPS)
Summary
Zoning caps how many recreational vehicles or trailers a household can keep on a residential lot, with the count set by zone and lot size.
R-200, R-90, R-60, and R-40 Zones: One light commercial vehicle and one recreational vehicle or two light commercial vehicles, may be parked on any lot or parcel in the R-200, R-90, R-60, or R-40 zone; however, the recreational vehicle may only be used for dwelling purposes for up to 3 days in any month.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-90: Montgomery County Code contains legislation effective through May 7, 2026 | Zoning Updated Effective: April 13, 2026 | COMCOR Regulations effective as of July 1, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Montgomery County's zoning ordinance limits recreational vehicles (which include boat trailers) parked on residential lots. In the R-200, R-90, R-60, and R-40 zones, a lot may keep one light commercial vehicle plus one recreational vehicle, or two light commercial vehicles, at a time; the RV may only be used for dwelling purposes up to 3 days a month. Larger AR, R, RC, and RNC lots get more allowance as acreage increases, and any lot over 2 acres has no restriction. Surfaced-area rules in § 6.2.5.M separately govern where a vehicle can sit in the front yard.
Violations & Fines
DPS zoning enforcement can cite the property; exceeding the vehicle count or overnight RV-dwelling limit is a zoning violation subject to civil citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park a boat trailer in my driveway in Montgomery County?
Can I sleep in my RV in the driveway?
Sources & Official References
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