Collier County, FL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Code Sec. 130-96
- Long-term storage
- Rear yard, carport, enclosed, davits
- Front/side driveway
- 48 hours with permit
- Living or sleeping in RV
- Prohibited in residential
- Boats and jet skis
- Count as recreational vehicles
Summary
In unincorporated Collier County, recreational vehicles, boats, and jet skis may be stored only in a rear yard, carport, enclosed building, or on davits/cradles by a waterway. A driveway permit allows up to 48 hours in the front or side yard.
No Recreational Vehicle shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a lot in a Residential District... a Recreational Vehicle may be parked or stored only in a rear yard, or in a completely enclosed building, or in a carport, or on davits or cradles adjacent to waterways on residentially zoned property.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 126 | Land Development Code: Supplement 33).
Full Breakdown
Collier County Code Section 130-96 (part of Ordinance 10-26) governs RV, boat, and trailer storage on residentially zoned property. A recreational vehicle, which the code defines to include boats, jet skis, and their trailers, may not be used for living or sleeping in a residential district. It may be stored only in a rear yard, a completely enclosed building, a carport, or on davits or cradles adjacent to a waterway. A permit from Code Enforcement lets an RV sit on a front- or side-yard driveway for up to 48 hours within any 7-day period, with the permit displayed so it is visible from the street. Inside the cities of Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City, the city's own rules govern.
Violations & Fines
Code Enforcement issues a notice to relocate or permit the RV/boat. Unresolved cases go to the Code Enforcement Board with daily fines and property liens until corrected.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I live in an RV parked on my property?
Sources & Official References
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