Jurisdiction and research scope
Inside incorporated Gresham, Oregon only. Current official Gresham chapter 8 and City guidance reviewed October 20, 2026. Article 8.25 includes Ordinance 1832 amendments dated September 15, 2022; permit annual-cycle reset requires City confirmation. Read the official local source
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Gresham RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Street RV permit | Issued no-cost permit; at most 72 hours beside eligible dwelling site. Official source |
| Permit frequency | No more than six annually per eligible property; confirm cycle/history. Official source |
| Separate vehicle restrictions | GVW and trailer clauses are not expressly removed by the RV permit. Official source |
| Eligible home counts | Five motor vehicles including at most two RVs per dwelling. Official source |
| Home position/surface | Durable compacted surface; front driveway or side/rear with clear access/vision. Official source |
How does the Gresham 72-hour RV permit work?
GRC 8.25.015 allows an issued no-cost permit for at most 72 hours, immediately beside a qualifying single-detached or middle-housing site. Only its owner or lawful tenant can receive the permit. The limit is six permits annually per eligible property. Ask the City which annual cycle and prior permits apply before relying on a new-year reset.
Does the permit cover a heavy motorhome or trailer?
The permit expressly overrides only the RV clause 8.25.010(3)(a). The same subsection separately restricts heavy vehicle/combination GVW and trailers. Immediate loading/unloading is a distinct exception. Do not treat a permit application as clearance for a heavy motorhome, travel trailer or boat/carrier overlap.
How many RVs can remain at a Gresham home?
For single-detached and duplex property,8.25.050 states a per-dwelling ceiling of five motor vehicles including no more than two RVs. Count the proposed vehicle and others already stored. Other housing types need their own scope check; do not transfer this per-dwelling count across every site.
Can an RV sit on grass or loose gravel?
City guidance requires an improved compacted parking surface for recreational vehicles. Compacted gravel, concrete and asphalt differ from loose rock or soil. At the front, use the driveway; otherwise use a lawful side/rear position. A second driveway approach requires City approval.
What about corner lots and sidewalks?
Keep the entire RV outside the public right-of-way and corner clear-vision area. A pad or a wide driveway is insufficient if the vehicle projects across a sidewalk or sight area. Use the complete length, carrier and overhang when checking the footprint.
Can someone live in the trailer at home?
The City FAQ treats living in a trailer on a residential lot as camping and says unlawful camping violates City code. The street permit and unoccupied-home storage rules do not create a guest-sleeping, dwelling or utility-connection authorization. Obtain the exact lawful route before connecting or occupying it.
Where do I request the RV permit?
City Permit Services links RV Parking Permits and the official self-service application system. Confirm the property, vehicle and requested start/end dates with Code Compliance. Keep the issued permit details; submitting a request does not itself start a lawful parking period.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask the City about the exact parcel, vehicle class, planned activity and dates. Start with the official rule; confirm any special approval and utility permits before using that route.
Use the Gresham parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed October 20, 2026
- GRC 8.25: street permits and private parking
Full chapter 8 official PDF read, especially 8.25.010(3),8.25.015 and 8.25.050; 2022 Ord 1832 amendments and other chapter history recorded. Direct current chapter, not an unadopted proposal.
- City Code Compliance FAQ
Current street RV permit, compacted-surface, lawn/front-yard, corner vision and unlawful residential trailer camping guidance read.
- City Permit Services
Current official entry links RV Parking Permits and City self-service application portal; an application is not an issued permit.
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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