Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Los Banos, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Los Banos, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Los Banos bans unauthorized camping and encampments on public property under Ordinance 1205, adopted November 2024. Section 5-11.03 declares camping, storing personal property, or building an encampment on public property or waterways a public nuisance unless the City issues written authorization, and Section 5-11.08 sets a 24-hour minimum notice before removing unauthorized property.
Los Banos Public Camping and Encampment Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLos Banos Municipal Code §§ 5-11.03, 5-11.08
It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities, build, maintain or establish an encampment, occupy an encampment, use camp paraphernalia, or store or maintain personal property in or on public property or waterways at any time, unless specifically authorized or permitted by the City, in writing. ... Such time frame shall not be less than 24 hours unless ther...