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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Jacksonville, FL (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Encampment Sanitation

Camping or sleeping on any public property, building, or right-of-way is a class B offense unless the City has designated the site for that purpose.

Jacksonville Public Camping Ban (Sec. 614.138)

Heavy Restrictions

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 614.138(a)-(a)(1)

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the following conduct:(1)Public camping or sleeping on or in any public property, public building, or public right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the City unless conducted on a public property the City has designated for such purpose pursuant to F.S. § 125.0231...Violations of this subsection shall be a class B offense and shall be enforced ...