Florida county RV zoning for temporary housing
County-level temporary RV occupancy, permits, max days, and post-disaster exceptions in Florida.
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Statewide statute layer
Following a Governor-declared state of emergency for a natural disaster during which a permanent residence was damaged and rendered uninhabitable, counties may not prohibit placement of one temporary shelter (including an RV, trailer, or similar structure) on residential property for up to 36 months after the declaration date or until a certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first. Qualifying conditions: (a) resident makes good faith effort to rebuild (building permit, plans, or construction loan), (b) shelter is connected to water and electric utilities and does not present a health/safety threat, and (c) resident lives in the shelter. · Fla. Stat. § 125.023 (2023) Source
Enacted June 28, 2023 via SB 250 (Ch. 2023-304, Laws of Florida). Preempts county ordinances that would prohibit temporary shelters post-disaster. Cities follow parallel provision § 166.0335. County-level rules still govern non-disaster baseline occupancy and permitting processes.
Understanding Florida's RV temporary housing rules
Who decides: County vs. municipal
In Florida, unincorporated county land falls under county zoning rules, while incorporated cities set their own ordinances. If your property is within city limits, check with city planning. County zoning applies outside those boundaries. The 63 counties we have researched show a mix of local approaches, from outright bans to conditional permits with duration caps.
How disasters change the picture
Florida Statute § 125.023 (enacted 2023) preempts county ordinances that would prohibit temporary shelters—including RVs, trailers, and similar structures—on residential property after a Governor-declared state of emergency for a natural disaster that renders a permanent residence uninhabitable. Counties may not prohibit one temporary shelter for up to 36 months (or until a certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever comes first) when the resident makes a good faith effort to rebuild, connects the shelter to water and electric utilities, and lives in the shelter. Cities follow a parallel provision under § 166.0335. County rules still govern baseline (non-disaster) occupancy and permitting. Among the 63 counties we have researched, 29 document explicit post-disaster exceptions or procedures in local ordinances, though the state statute applies statewide when triggered.
How to use this page
Start with the county table or interactive map below. Each researched county row shows baseline temporary RV occupancy rules (allowed, conditional, or prohibited), permit requirements, maximum duration, and post-disaster exceptions. Click through to a county detail page for ordinance links, planning office contacts, and compiled notes. Always confirm current rules with local planning before relying on a temporary RV stay—ordinances change, and this register reflects research as of the "accessed on" date for each county. Of Florida's 67 counties, we have researched 63 so far, with 56 counties having publishable detail pages.
What researched counties show
Among the 63 Florida counties we have researched:
• **3** allow temporary RV occupancy on private property (often with permit, duration, or zone restrictions)
• **32** allow it conditionally (construction, emergency, or specific zoning districts)
• **21** prohibit RV living outside designated parks or campgrounds
• **7** remain under research for baseline rules
• **29** document post-disaster exceptions in local ordinances (in addition to the statewide § 125.023 protection)
These counts reflect county-level ordinances for unincorporated areas. Incorporated cities may have different rules. Duration caps range from 14 days per year to 180+ days with permits, and post-disaster provisions vary by county. Use the table below to find your county, review the detail page, and call planning to confirm.
Counties in Florida
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| Alachua CountyFIPS 12001 | Conditional | Yes (Zoning compliance permit (for A/A-RB/RM districts long-term use); no permit required for 7/14-day short-term storage use) | 14 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
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| Baker CountyFIPS 12003 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary RV Living Permit — ≤90 days, twice/year (0.5-5 acres in AG/Estate/Rural zones)) | 90 days | Yes — temporary housing for households displaced by fire/flood/disaster with sanitary facilities | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Bay CountyFIPS 12005 | Conditional | Yes (Building Permit (temporary basis); Temporary Housing Authorization (Code Enforcement); County Manager approval for extraordinary circumstances) | 14 days | Yes — Temporary Housing Authorization through Code Enforcement for displaced citizens (post-Hurricane Michael precedent) | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Bradford CountyFIPS 12007 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Brevard CountyFIPS 12009 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Broward CountyFIPS 12011 | Conditional | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Following Governor's declaration of state of emergency for natural emergency (hurricane, storm, flood, severe wave ac… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 13, 2026 |
| Calhoun CountyFIPS 12013 | Allowed | Yes (Annual RV Permit ($100); Temporary Permit ($50 for 180d); Exceptional Use Permit (construction/emergency/hardship)) | 365 days | Yes — Emergency Periods exceptional use: disaster recovery (fire, weather, etc.) up to 180 consecutive days, renewable | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Charlotte CountyFIPS 12015 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Post-Hurricane Ian emergency ordinance allowed 2-year RV occupancy (Oct 2022 - Nov 2024, now expired). Future disaste… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Citrus CountyFIPS 12017 | Conditional | Unknown | 14 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Clay CountyFIPS 12019 | Prohibited | Yes (Building permit for construction-related temporary housing only; PUD conditional use for other temporary RV parking) | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Collier CountyFIPS 12021 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | RV/TT allowed as temporary housing when principal residence has County-confirmed major damage. Limited to 180 days. M… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Columbia CountyFIPS 12023 | Conditional | Yes (Special Temporary Use Permit) | 180 days | No specific post-disaster provision. Construction exception allows RV during active construction up to 12 months (any… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| DeSoto CountyFIPS 12027 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary use permit for construction; Medical hardship certification) | 365 days | Not specified in ordinance; Florida Statute § 125.023 may apply | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 12, 2026 |
| Dixie CountyFIPS 12029 | Conditional | Yes (Special exception — one recreational vehicle per vacant parcel (§4.18.39 standards)) | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 10, 2026 |
| Duval CountyFIPS 12031 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Escambia CountyFIPS 12033 | Conditional | Yes (Land-use certificate (short-term or District 5 or during construction) or Land-use permit (disaster recovery)) | 14 days | Disaster recovery housing allowed by land-use permit when fire, flood, windstorm, or natural/man-made disaster requir… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 12, 2026 |
| Flagler CountyFIPS 12035 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Franklin CountyFIPS 12037 | Conditional | Yes (Building Permit (for construction-related temporary housing)) | 14 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Gadsden CountyFIPS 12039 | Prohibited | Yes (Special exception use permit for RV Park (commercial use); no permit for private residential RV dwelling) | 180 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Gilchrist CountyFIPS 12041 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary RV Use Permit) | 180 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Glades CountyFIPS 12043 | Conditional | Yes (RV park/subdivision approval) | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Gulf CountyFIPS 12045 | Conditional | Yes (RV permit (varies by location: general permit outside Corridor; PDRB/Commission approval inside Corridor for construction/emergency/hardship; or 14-day recreational permits in Corridor)) | 180 days | Disaster recovery (fire, weather event, etc.) qualifies for up to 180 consecutive days with PDRB review and Commissio… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Hamilton CountyFIPS 12047 | Prohibited | Yes (Temporary Use Permit (currently under moratorium)) | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Hardee CountyFIPS 12049 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary RV permit (administrative approval by Planning and Development Director)) | 365 days | Temporary RV allowed in disaster situations such as fire, flood, or hurricane (disaster relief not related to declara… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 12, 2026 |
| Hendry CountyFIPS 12051 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Use Permit (owner-builders: 6 months with active building permit)) | 180 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Hernando CountyFIPS 12053 | Conditional | Yes (Administrative permit for recreation vehicle temporary use) | 180 days | Florida Statute § 125.023 allows temporary RV/manufactured home shelter for up to 36 months post-disaster with good f… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Highlands CountyFIPS 12055 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | unverifiedNot yet verified | Not verified |
| Hillsborough CountyFIPS 12057 | Prohibited | Yes (Disaster Relief Dwelling permit (post-disaster only)) | 365 days | Manufactured homes, emergency cottages, and RVs may be used as temporary dwellings following Disaster Declaration (Go… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Holmes CountyFIPS 12059 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Indian River CountyFIPS 12061 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 13, 2026 |
| Jackson CountyFIPS 12063 | Prohibited | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Hurricane Michael temporary housing expired 12/31/2020; extensions available through Community Development | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Jefferson CountyFIPS 12065 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Lafayette CountyFIPS 12067 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Lake CountyFIPS 12069 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Housing During Construction approval from County Manager) | 365 days | Section 10.02.03 allows temporary housing for up to 1 year following natural or man-made disaster when residence rend… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 12, 2026 |
| Lee CountyFIPS 12071 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Use Permit (Temporary Housing RV)) | 180 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 12, 2026 |
| Leon CountyFIPS 12073 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Use Permit (Post-Disaster Only)) | Not stated in available sources | yes | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Levy CountyFIPS 12075 | Conditional | No | 7 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 10, 2026 |
| Liberty CountyFIPS 12077 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Madison CountyFIPS 12079 | Conditional | Yes (Recreational Vehicle Space Permit (per Ordinance 2023-262)) | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Manatee CountyFIPS 12081 | Conditional | Yes (Post-Disaster Temporary Use Permit) | Not stated in available sources | Yes - allows temporary RV dwelling when primary residence destroyed or uninhabitable due to disaster (hurricane, fire… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Marion CountyFIPS 12083 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Use Permit (TUP) from Growth Services Planning and Zoning Division) | 60 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Martin CountyFIPS 12085 | Prohibited | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | After declaration of local state of emergency, RV may be temporarily used for living, sleeping, or other occupancy wh… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 13, 2026 |
| Miami-Dade CountyFIPS 12086 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | unverifiedNot yet verified | Not verified |
| Monroe CountyFIPS 12087 | Prohibited | Yes (No-fee building permit for temporary emergency housing (disaster-related only)) | 180 days | Temporary emergency housing allowed by no-fee building permit when lawful dwelling damaged by natural/manmade disaste… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 13, 2026 |
| Nassau CountyFIPS 12089 | Prohibited | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Okaloosa CountyFIPS 12091 | Prohibited | Yes (Temporary use permit (limited to security/caretaker during construction only)) | 365 days | Florida Statute 125.023 prohibits county from preventing temporary shelter (including RV) on residential property for… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 13, 2026 |
| Okeechobee CountyFIPS 12093 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | unverifiedNot yet verified | Not verified |
| Orange CountyFIPS 12095 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | RV may be occupied as temporary shelter where single-family residence is uninhabitable due to natural disaster or acc… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Osceola CountyFIPS 12097 | Conditional | Yes (Dimensional Variance (Board of Adjustment)) | 365 days | Temporary residence during repair of uninhabitable home requires variance approval, same 1-year limit with 1-year ext… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Palm Beach CountyFIPS 12099 | Conditional | Yes (Zoning Special Permit (disaster recovery or during construction in AR-Rural district)) | 730 days | After declared natural disaster, RV allowed as temporary housing while replacing or reconstructing residential unit. … | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled October 13, 2026 |
| Pasco CountyFIPS 12101 | Prohibited | Yes (Guest RV Parking Permit (for non-resident houseguests only)) | 10 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Pinellas CountyFIPS 12103 | Prohibited | Yes (Temporary Housing Unit (THU) permit (post-disaster only)) | 1095 days | Florida Statute § 125.023 allows temporary RV/trailer shelter for up to 36 months following disaster declaration for … | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Polk CountyFIPS 12105 | Conditional | Yes (Miscellaneous permit for Temporary Emergency Shelter (from Building Division)) | 365 days | Florida Statute § 125.023 allows temporary RV/manufactured home shelter for up to 36 months post-disaster with good f… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 12, 2026 |
| Putnam CountyFIPS 12107 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Use Permit (TUP) — construction, land clearing, hardship; visits <14d no permit) | 365 days | Yes — extreme hardship TUP for destruction of dwelling (max 6 months) | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa CountyFIPS 12113 | Conditional | Yes (Special exception from Zoning Board for temporary/seasonal RV use) | Not stated in available sources | Florida Statute § 125.023 allows temporary RV shelter for up to 36 months post-disaster with good faith rebuilding ef… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 12, 2026 |
| Sarasota CountyFIPS 12115 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Seminole CountyFIPS 12117 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Mobile Home/RV Permit) | 365 days | Medical hardship permits available for chronically ill relative with documentary evidence, normally limited to 2 year… | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| St. Johns CountyFIPS 12109 | Prohibited | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 12, 2026 |
| St. Lucie CountyFIPS 12111 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | unverifiedNot yet verified | Not verified |
| Sumter CountyFIPS 12119 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for medical hardship or construction; no permit for 5-day/60-day temporary dwelling) | 5 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Suwannee CountyFIPS 12121 | Allowed | Yes (Recreational Vehicle Permit (6-month or 1-year)) | 180 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Taylor CountyFIPS 12123 | Allowed | Yes (RV Service Permit (Building Dept) + Septic Permit (Health Dept)) | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Union CountyFIPS 12125 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Volusia CountyFIPS 12127 | Prohibited | No | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Wakulla CountyFIPS 12129 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary Use Permit — medical hardship, construction, post-disaster) | 365 days | Yes — temporary shelter following declared state of emergency | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Walton CountyFIPS 12131 | Conditional | Yes (Temporary RV Living Permit) | 90 days | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
| Washington CountyFIPS 12133 | Unknown | Unknown | Not stated in available sources | Not stated | compiledRead from ordinance, not yet confirmed | Compiled September 11, 2026 |
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Questions people ask
Can I live in an RV on my lot in Florida during repairs?+
Your county or city decides. Open the table below for occupancy, permit, and disaster-exception fields we have on file for Florida, then confirm with the local planning office before you rely on a stay.
Does Florida have a statewide RV occupancy statute on this page?+
We list Following a Governor-declared state of emergency for a natural disaster during which a permanent residence was damaged and rendered uninhabitable, counties may not prohibit placement of one temporary shelter (including an RV, trailer, or similar structure) on residential property for up to 36 months after the declaration date or until a certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first. Qualifying conditions: (a) resident makes good faith effort to rebuild (building permit, plans, or construction loan), (b) shelter is connected to water and electric utilities and does not present a health/safety threat, and (c) resident lives in the shelter. · Fla. Stat. § 125.023 (2023) when the statute layer is filled. County rows remain the working product for unincorporated land.
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