Jacksonville, FL Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard
- No RV/boat/trailer storage
- Rear/side yard
- Storage allowed
- Loading/unloading
- Max 24 hours anywhere
- Living in RV
- Prohibited when parked
Summary
Boats, trailers and RVs on residential lots must stay in the rear or side yard, not the front yard, and can't be lived in while parked.
No recreational vehicles shall be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residentially-zoned lot or in another location not approved for this use. Boats, boat trailers, horse trailers or any other trailer and recreational vehicles may be parked or stored in a required rear or side yard but not in required front yards, provided however, that these vehicles may be parked anywhere on residential premises not to exceed 24 hours during loading and unloading.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville's Zoning Code bars using any recreational vehicle for living, sleeping or housekeeping while it's parked or stored on a residentially-zoned lot. Boats, boat trailers, horse trailers, other trailers and RVs may be kept in a required rear or side yard, but not in a required front yard. The only front-yard exception is loading or unloading, capped at 24 hours anywhere on the premises. The rule applies countywide across Duval County outside the separate beaches cities and Baldwin.
Violations & Fines
Civil infraction under the Zoning Code; each day of noncompliance is a separate offense, with civil penalties running $50 to $500 per violation absent another set amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my boat trailer in the driveway in front of my house?
Can someone live in an RV parked at a Jacksonville home?
Sources & Official References
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