Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Daytona Beach, FL (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Daytona Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Daytona Beach bans public camping and sleeping on all city-controlled property under City Code § 86-42, adopted in 2025 under Florida's F.S. § 125.0231 framework, but requires police to offer a homeless person shelter or housing assistance before making an arrest.
Daytona Beach Public Camping Ban Rules
Heavy RestrictionsDaytona Beach City Code § 86-42
(a)Policy. In accordance with F.S. § 125.0231, it is the policy of the city that persons shall not be permitted to engage in public camping or sleeping, as defined in this section, on any public property... (d)Prohibition. Public camping is prohibited on all public property located within the city. ... (f)Arrest procedures.(1)Except as provided below, prior to arrest, if such person is homeless...
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