Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Lake Havasu City, AZ (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Lake Havasu City, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Lake Havasu City bans camping anywhere within city limits under section 9.12.060 unless the location is specifically designated for overnight camping or licensed by the city. A narrow exception lets someone camp in an RV, tent, or similar shelter on a developed residentially zoned lot with the owner's permission for 7 or fewer days per calendar quarter, and organized motor coach events need a special event permit.
Camping Ban in Lake Havasu City
Heavy RestrictionsLake Havasu City Code § 9.12.060
A. It is unlawful for any person to camp within the city limits, except in areas specifically designated for overnight camping, in accordance with a license granted by the city that allows camping, or as allowed in this section. B. For the purposes of this section, CAMP and CAMPING include those activities normally associated with the terms, including, but not limited to, overnight sleeping...
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