Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Middletown, Orange County, New York only. Not the Town of Middletown in Delaware County or Middletown in another state. Sources read November 6, 2026. Publisher edition through November 3, 2025. Section 475-31 side-yard provisions were amended December 18, 2018. The listed June and July 2026 zoning amendments concern day care, used-car offices and repossessed-vehicle facilities; they do not create home RV storage permission.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
City of Middletown RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway | Front-driveway storage is not the §475-31 route. |
| Yard | Rear yard; side yard only by current revocable one-year City permit. Maximum 32 feet including hitch. |
| Street | Street rules require separate confirmation. |
| Loading | No short loading exception established by the storage rule. |
| Guest | RV/boat storage must be unoccupied. |
Where can I store an RV in Middletown?
Section 475-31A covers camping/travel trailers, RVs equipped for temporary living or sleeping, and boats, whether or not on wheels. They must be unoccupied and no longer than 32 feet including hitch. Storage is in a rear yard unless the Commissioner of Public Works issues a side-yard permit. In a residential district, only one such vehicle or boat is allowed on the lot.
A front driveway is not the listed storage position. The general driveway parking rule in §475-33 does not erase the more specific RV storage conditions. House trailers, mobile homes and trailer camps are prohibited by §475-31B; ask the City to classify an ambiguous park model or converted vehicle.
How does the side-yard permit work?
The Commissioner considers whether a rear yard exists, whether it is large enough, and whether rear storage would unreasonably harm neighboring properties aesthetically or otherwise. The permit covers one vehicle or boat, lasts one year, may be renewed at the Commissioner’s discretion, and can be revoked for zoning or state-code violations. Section 475-31C states a $5 permit/renewal fee; confirm the current fee before applying.
Can I use it for guests, loading or repairs?
The storage route is unoccupied, so guest sleeping and ongoing living do not qualify. The section does not grant a special street-loading clock, repair permission or hookup approval. The 2026 industrial storage amendment is limited to qualifying repossessed vehicles and is not a new residential storage exception.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask City of Middletown zoning staff about the parcel, current zoning, vehicle classification and any permit. Ask police about the precise street or lot, signs and temporary restrictions. Check lease, deed and association restrictions separately.
Use the City of Middletown 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
- Middletown §475-31, trailer and boat storage
- Middletown new laws
- July 2026 repossessed-vehicle facility amendment
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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