How many U.S. counties allow living in an RV on private land?

456 of the 3109 counties reviewed so far (15%) allow living in an RV on private land. Each answer is a verbatim quotation from the official page, independently re-checked (latest 2026-10-10). Counties not yet researched are not listed.

What conditions usually apply?

Read the note under each county: most answers carry conditions such as a permit, a septic connection, a time limit, or a minimum size, and cities inside the county set their own rules. Always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Which states have the most counties that allow living in an RV on private land?

Texas (219), Oklahoma (44), Alabama (42), Missouri (19), Kentucky (18).

Bolthole Index rulebook research · checked 2026-10-10

U.S. Counties Where You Can Live in an RV on Your Land

456 of the 3109 counties the research fleet has reviewed so far — 15% — allow full-time RV occupancy on private land, usually with conditions (a permit, a septic hookup, a time limit while you build). Every entry is a verbatim quotation from the county's own page, re-checked by an independent reviewer. Counties not yet researched are not listed; absence here means unresearched, not prohibited.

Method: the research fleet reads each county’s official pages, extracts the rule as a verbatim quotation, and a second independent reviewer reopens the source to confirm it. 3109 counties reviewed so far; the list grows as research continues. Rules change — treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice.

456 counties across 29 states — open a state for its full cited list

Texas219 of 254 Oklahoma44 of 77 Alabama42 of 67 Missouri19 of 115 Kentucky18 of 120 Georgia16 of 159 Louisiana10 of 64 Tennessee10 of 95 West Virginia10 of 55 Illinois9 of 102 Alaska8 of 30 New Mexico8 of 33 North Carolina6 of 100 Virginia5 of 133 Wyoming5 of 23 Iowa4 of 99 Montana4 of 56 South Carolina4 of 46 California2 of 58 Mississippi2 of 82 Oregon2 of 36 Utah2 of 29 Arkansas1 of 75 Florida1 of 67 Idaho1 of 44 Indiana1 of 92 North Dakota1 of 53 Washington1 of 39 Wisconsin1 of 72

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General guidance, not legal advice. Off-grid, building, and land-use rules are often set at the county level and change often. Verify with your county and state before acting. Data reviewed 2026-06-26.