Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Gwinnett County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Gwinnett County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sit-Lie Rules
It is unlawful to camp, sleep, store belongings, or sit or lie on any Gwinnett County street, sidewalk or right-of-way, though a warning is required before arrest.
Gwinnett County Sidewalk Sit-Lie Ban
Significant RestrictionsGwinnett County Code of Ordinances § 66-7(c),(e)
(c)Streets and sidewalks. It shall be unlawful to camp, sleep, store personal property, or to sit or lie down on any street or sidewalk or public right-of-way.(d)Other public property; blocking ingress and egress. It shall be unlawful to camp, sleep, store personal property, or to sit or lie down on any public property so as to interfere with the ingress or egress from buildings.(e)Warning. No ...
Encampment Sanitation
Gwinnett County makes it a crime to camp or store personal property in any county-owned park, defining camp broadly to include tents, shelters and overnight sleeping.
Gwinnett County Bans Camping In Parks
Significant RestrictionsGwinnett County Code of Ordinances § 66-7(a),(b)
Camp means residing in or using a location for private living accommodations, such as erecting tents or other temporary structures or objects providing shelter; sleeping in a single place for more than one hour at a time; cooking or preparing meals; or other similar activities. Storing personal property means leaving one's personal effects, such as, but not limited to, clothing, bedrolls, co...
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