Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Catawba County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Catawba County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Catawba County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encampment Sanitation
Catawba County makes it unlawful to camp on any county-owned public property, including rights-of-way and sidewalks, and declares camping a public nuisance under Section 34-27(d)(1). The county can summarily remove tents, bedding, and personal belongings from an encampment without a separate court order.
Catawba County Bans Camping on Public Property
Heavy RestrictionsCatawba County Code § 34-27(d)(1)
It shall be unlawful for anyone to camp on any public property owned by the county including public rights-of-way and sidewalks. Camping is deemed a public nuisance and the county may summarily remove a temporary shelter, bedding or personal belongings.
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