Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Gaston County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Gaston County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Gaston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encampment Sanitation
Camping, pitching a tent, or leaving bedding on any Gaston County-owned property, including rights-of-way and sidewalks, is unlawful without written permission from the county manager under § 11-61. The county treats camping as a public nuisance and can summarily remove belongings and issue a misdemeanor or civil citation under § 11-62.
Gaston County Ban on Camping on County Land
Significant RestrictionsGaston County Code of Ordinances § 11-61
Sec. 11-61. - Prohibited activity. (a)Unless otherwise expressly permitted in writing by the county manager or his designee, it is unlawful for any person to camp on any county property, including property located within public rights-of-way and sidewalks.(b)Tents, temporary shelters or other camping gear are prohibited on county property regardless of whether the tents are occupied and/or cont...
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