diff --git a/lib/rpc_backend b/lib/rpc_backend
index fc439ecfb3..16882192ea 100644
--- a/lib/rpc_backend
+++ b/lib/rpc_backend
@@ -86,6 +86,10 @@ function cleanup_rpc_backend {
         else
             exit_distro_not_supported "zeromq installation"
         fi
+
+        # Necessary directory for socket location.
+        sudo mkdir -p /var/run/openstack
+        sudo chown $STACK_USER /var/run/openstack
     fi
 }