Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Orange, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Orange, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Orange bans camping and encampments on all public streets and public property citywide, except in locations the City specifically designates for that purpose. Municipal Code Section 12.66.030 makes it unlawful to erect a tent, tarp, hut, shanty or other temporary structure on any public street or public property, and separately bans camping there outside those designated sites.
Orange Public Camping and Encampment Ban
Heavy RestrictionsOrange, CA, Municipal Code § 12.66.030 (Prohibition of Encampments and Camping on Public Streets and Public Property)
§ 12.66.030. Prohibition of Encampments and Camping on Public Streets and Public Property. No person shall: A. Unless otherwise permitted, maintain, erect, or permit the erection of any hut, shanty, tent, tarpaulin, or any other type of temporary structure under his control upon any public street or public property. B. Use public street or public property for the purpose of camping except on pu...
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