Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Taos, New Mexico only, not surrounding unincorporated county areas or another municipality. Current online §16.16.030.3, RA-20 accessory uses; section history Ordinances 99-05 and 03-07. Other districts have different counts. Read November 6, 2026. Confirm later uncodified amendments with the governing authority.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Taos RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | RA-20: side/rear placement with district setbacks. At most two operational units, each no longer than 30 feet, with current licensing/registration. |
| Street / loading | The RA-20 storage route excludes public streets and rights-of-way. No separate longer loading allowance is established by the cited provision. |
| Sleeping / utilities | At most two weeks of habitation per calendar year under RA-20 accessory rule. Permanent hookups prohibited; temporary service needs separate confirmation. |
Confirm the zone before counting
This route is specifically RA-20 residential/agricultural accessory storage. It permits at most two operational sports trailers, RVs, motorhomes, trailers or campers in total. Other Taos districts use different counts, including one-unit rules; an RA-20 allowance does not travel with the RV to a different lot.
Length, location and condition
Each unit must be no longer than 30 feet, currently licensed and registered as required in New Mexico, and operational. Place it on the side or rear of the lot within the zone’s setback requirements. The accessory route excludes public streets, thoroughfares and rights-of-way.
Short habitation and utilities
The covered units must not be used for human habitation for more than two weeks in a calendar year and must not be permanently connected to public or private utilities. Confirm sanitation, temporary connections and any other site requirements independently. This is not a year-round dwelling route.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Taos 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 Taos 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
- Taos Code 16.16.030.3
Adopted code provisions for the specific route and scope described.
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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