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El Paso, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Required Off-Street
Usually 2 spaces per single-family STR
Blocking Driveway
Towable offense
HOA Rules
May further restrict guest parking
RV by Guests
Subject to Chapter 12 RV rules
Code
Chapter 20 Zoning parking standards

Summary

El Paso short-term rentals must provide at least one off-street parking space per bedroom, up to the lot's permitted capacity, under Chapter 20 (Zoning).

Sec. 545.303. ADDITIONAL PARKING REGULATIONS. (a) An operator who stops or parks on a two-way roadway shall do so with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.(b) An operator who stops or parks on a one-way roadway shall stop or park the vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway in the direction of authorized traffic movement with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or the left-hand wheels within 18 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway. This subsection does not apply where a local ordinance otherwise regulates stopping or parking on the one-way roadway.(c) A local authority by ordinance may permit angle parking on a roadway.

Source: El Paso City CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

El Paso Zoning Chapter 20 generally requires two off-street parking spaces per single-family dwelling with additional spaces for larger homes. STR operators should ensure that guests do not block driveways, sidewalks, or fire hydrants. On narrow streets in Kern Place and Sunset Heights, enforcement of parking violations is active. Hosts renting out homes in gated communities such as Coronado Country Club or parts of the Upper Valley may face additional HOA-imposed parking limits. RV and trailer parking by guests is subject to the city's RV parking rules under Chapter 12.

Violations & Fines

On-street parking violations: $35 to $75. Blocking a driveway or fire lane: up to $200 and towing. Repeated STR parking nuisance can support zoning enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do El Paso short-term rentals need off-street parking?
Yes. Zoning requires a minimum number of off-street spaces per dwelling. Hosts should advise guests to use driveways and garages rather than on-street parking.
Can my Airbnb guests park an RV on the street in El Paso?
Only briefly. Chapter 12 limits continuous RV street parking and prohibits living in an RV on a public street. Guests should park RVs on the driveway or in an approved lot.

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