Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Broward County, FL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Broward County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Broward County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Encampment Sanitation

Broward County bans regularly camping or sleeping on any public property countywide, requires a verbal and written warning before citation, and channels adults into a civil citation program instead of straight arrest.

Broward County Public Camping Ban

Significant Restrictions

Broward County Code § 21-2

No person may regularly engage in public camping or sleeping on any public property, including, but not limited to, any public building or its grounds and any public right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the County. ... Prior to arrest or citation, the individual allegedly in violation of this section must be given a verbal and written warning against public camping or sleeping and, if the ind...

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Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in Broward County

5 cities in Broward County have their own homelessness & encampment rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Fort LauderdalePop. 182,760

2 verified rules • Encampment Sanitation, Sit-Lie Rules

HollywoodPop. 153,627

1 verified rule • Encampment Sanitation

MiramarPop. 134,721

2 verified rules • Encampment Sanitation, Sit-Lie Rules

Coral SpringsPop. 134,394

1 verified rule • Encampment Sanitation

Pompano BeachPop. 112,118

1 verified rule • Encampment Sanitation

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