Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Las Vegas, NV (2026)
3 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Las Vegas, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
Las Vegas Municipal Code 10.86 makes it a misdemeanor to camp, sleep, or lodge on public sidewalks, parks, and rights-of-way. After Grants Pass v. Johnson (2024), the city resumed enforcement absent the prior availability-of-shelter limitation.
Las Vegas Sec. 10.86 bans public camping
Heavy RestrictionsEncampment Sanitation
Las Vegas conducts scheduled encampment abatements through the Department of Public Works and LVMPD. Posted notice, item storage, and coordination with the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center accompany cleanups under city sanitation policy.
Encampment cleanups follow notice procedures
Heavy RestrictionsBridge Housing Siting
The Courtyard Homeless Resource Center at 314 Foremaster Lane is Las Vegas's primary low-barrier intake point, providing a 24/7 outdoor space, case management, and bridge connections to shelter beds and permanent supportive housing.
Courtyard Homeless Resource Center hub
Some RestrictionsLooking for Clark County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Las Vegas city rules.
Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Clark County →