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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Gaithersburg, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Encampment Sanitation

Gaithersburg bars unauthorized camping on any city-owned park or land. City Code Section 15A-11 allows camping only during a city-scheduled program or under a written permit from the city manager, so pitching a tent, sleeping overnight or setting up a shelter on park property without one is a code violation subject to removal.

Gaithersburg Camping Ban on City Park Land

Heavy Restrictions

Gaithersburg City Code § 15A-11

Camping shall be permitted only during a city scheduled planned activity or pursuant to the terms of a written permit issued by the city manager or designee.

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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Montgomery County