Secure RV Storage Yard

RV and motorhome owners, boat and trailer owners, and small businesses needing space for larger vehicles.

Monthly or annual fees per bay, priced by unit length and whether it is covered. Add-ons can include battery charging or access to power.

• Basic business and budgeting skills
• Marketing locally and online
• Customer service and contract handling

• Land costs are not included in the startup estimate, so budget separately if you need to buy or lease
• Development permits, stormwater and site rules vary by municipality and province, so check before you build
• Commercial insurance for property, liability and customers' vehicles
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check your provincial rules
• Fill-up can be slow at first, and demand can be seasonal
• Fire safety and fuel or propane rules for stored units, so check with your local fire department

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $200,000 CAD, depending on paving, gating, lighting, cameras and site size. Land costs are not included, so budget separately if you need to buy or lease.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000 CAD, depending on the number of bays, how quickly they fill and your pricing. Fill-up can be slow at first and demand can be seasonal.

Check development permits, stormwater and site rules with your municipality and province before you build. Also check commercial insurance, GST/HST registration rules, and fire safety and fuel or propane rules for stored units with your local fire department.