Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Auburn, Washington only, not surrounding unincorporated King or Pierce County or another municipality. Current official online code and guidance retrieved November 6, 2026; section histories are preserved in the source captures.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Auburn RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Private storage placement needs parcel-specific confirmation. Private temporary living needs a permitted single-family home. |
| Street / loading | 24 hours ordinarily; city permit up to three consecutive days. Loading does not remove street time or equipment restrictions. |
| Sleeping / utilities | One registered RV: 15 calendar days per year; director may add up to 15 days. No wires or hoses extending into right-of-way; private hookups require separate approval. |
Street parking and the three-day permit
Ordinary public-right-of-way RV parking is limited to 24 hours. A city-issued permit can cover up to three consecutive days, applied for by the owner or lawful occupant of the directly adjacent property on the same side. The same RV or property can receive no more than two permits in 12 months, with no overlapping permits for one address. The permit identifies the plate and property and may be revoked.
No overnight street occupancy or equipment spread
ACC 10.36.191 prohibits overnight occupation and repair or maintenance in the right-of-way. Wires, hoses, cables, awnings and other RV equipment cannot extend into any part of the right-of-way. Generator use must meet noise rules. A parking permit does not remove these restrictions.
Private temporary living requires registration
On residential property with a permitted single-family residence, one RV may be used for temporary living for up to 15 calendar days per calendar year, when not tied to active house construction. Register with the city without a fee before starting. The director may grant up to 15 additional days. Construction-related use, longer stays, placement and utility installations need their own approval.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Auburn Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Auburn parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Auburn RV Parking Permits
Official city page reproduces ACC 10.36.191 and the private living rule in 18.46A.050(H).
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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