Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Highlands County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Highlands County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Highlands County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encampment Sanitation
Highlands County Code Article VIII, adopted in 2024, makes it unlawful to camp on any public property or to store tents, sleeping bags and other camp paraphernalia there with intent to use them for overnight habitation. Sections 7-150 through 7-152 define the conduct and set escalating misdemeanor penalties for repeat violations.
Highlands County Bans Camping on Public Property
Heavy RestrictionsHighlands County Code §§ 7-150, 7-151
Camp means residing or sleeping outdoors or in a temporary shelter located outdoors. ... It shall be unlawful for any individual, person, entity, group, representative or corporation to: (1)Camp on any public property, or(2)Store camp paraphernalia on public property that is not properly designated as a campground with the intent to use the same for camping or overnight habitation; or
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