RV, boat and trailer parking rules in San Rafael, CA
California · Last checked November 2026
Parking limits apply
San Rafael prohibits RVs on public streets citywide unless Parking Services has issued a temporary permit.
Key facts
- Streets
- RVs not allowed citywide without a temporary permit.
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How it works
RV rules split into two parts: parking on the street, often capped by hours or banned without a permit, and storing on your own lot, where many cities ban the front yard and require a paved side or rear yard spot.
- Check the street limit: hours, days, and whether a permit is needed.
- On your lot, check whether front yard or driveway storage is allowed.
- Look for size limits, often 20 to 24 feet long or about 7 feet high.
- Do not live in or hook up the RV on the street unless the city allows it.
What it costs
Street permits are usually inexpensive. If home storage is not allowed, a storage lot is the main ongoing cost.
Other San Rafael home rules
More in California and nearby
- Dublin Parking limits apply
- Manhattan Beach Parking limits apply
- Morgan Hill Parking limits apply
- San Francisco Parking limits apply
- San Mateo Parking limits apply
- Ventura Parking limits apply
- Rockford Parking limits apply
- Griffith Parking limits apply
Sources
Last checked November 2026. Programs open, close and change funding every year. Confirm with the city before you hire anyone. Report a change.