Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated Valencia County only, not Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, Peralta or tribal lands. Current American Legal 2024 S-10, §154.105; section history through Ordinance 2021-02, July 21, 2021. 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
Valencia County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | RR-1/RR-2 parcel with principal home; confirm placement. One RV through the cited accessory route. |
| Street / loading | Street parking is outside the RR guest rule. No separate longer loading allowance is established by the cited provision. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Temporary guests: up to 180 days/year; rental/primary dwelling provisions need county determination. Guest limit does not establish utility or septic approval. |
Rural Residential guest route
On an RR-1 or RR-2 parcel with a principal dwelling, one RV may park and accommodate temporary guests for up to 180 total days in any year. The principal home is a condition, not something the RV replaces. Other zoning districts must be checked independently.
Principal residence and rental
Section 154.105(D)(3) prohibits RV primary residences in RR districts. Subsection (F)(8)(b) also discusses necessary permits before principal dwelling or rental use, including septic disposal and dwelling setbacks. Do not read that wording as automatic permission or assume a permit must be available; ask the county to reconcile the provisions for the proposed use.
Placement and services
The district generally has a 30-foot front setback and 15-foot side/rear setbacks, with exceptions and separate clear-vision and access standards. Ask Planning which standards apply to the RV and site. The 180-day guest clause does not by itself authorize an electrical or wastewater hookup.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Valencia County 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 Valencia County 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
- Valencia County Code 154.105(D)(3), (F)(8)
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 local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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