RVs, boats and trailers at home in Arlington County, VA
Trailers may be kept only inside a garage. One unoccupied RV under 30 ft long and 8 ft wide may be parked behind the front line of the house.
A person last checked these rules on October 20, 2026. This is guidance only, so confirm with Arlington County before you build.
The details
- Trailers: only one, and only in an approved enclosed garage or accessory building.High confidence
- RVs, pickup campers, tent trailers and motor homes: unoccupied, under 30 ft and 8 ft wide, behind the front line of the house.High confidence
- One operable unlicensed or uninspected car may be kept behind the front line of the house. Others must be inside a building.High confidence
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Common questions
- Can I park an RV, boat or trailer at my house in Arlington County?
- Trailers may be kept only inside a garage. One unoccupied RV under 30 ft long and 8 ft wide may be parked behind the front line of the house.
Sources
- Arlington County Zoning Ordinance § 12.9.16, recreational vehicle or trailer parking; § 12.9.19 unlicensed vehicles. Checked 2026-10-21
The parking of a trailer in any district is hereby prohibited; except that one trailer may be parked or stored in an approved enclosed garage or accessory building... An unoccupied recreational vehicle of less than 30 feet in length and less than eight feet…
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