Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Oconee County, SC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Oconee County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
In unincorporated Oconee County, standing, lying or sitting on a public sidewalk, street or alley in a way that blocks pedestrian or public travel becomes a violation the moment a law enforcement officer asks the person to move and they refuse, under Sec. 20-53(a).
Oconee County Sidewalk Sit-Lie Rule
Some RestrictionsOconee County Code §§ 20-53(a), 20-54
(a)Obstructing streets. Any person who remains standing, lying, or sitting down on any public sidewalk, street, alley, or other public property in such a manner as to obstruct or impede the free passage of pedestrians or public travel, after being requested to immediately move by a law enforcement officer, shall be found in violation of this section (obstructing streets). ... Any person who vio...
Encampment Sanitation
Unincorporated Oconee County outlaws camping on any street, sidewalk, park, or playground, or leaving a vehicle parked there to the detriment of public travel, under Sec. 20-53(b)(2) of the county code, unless the appropriate governmental authority has specifically authorized it in advance.
Oconee County Bans Camping on Public Property
Heavy RestrictionsOconee County Code § 20-53(b)(2)a
(2)Camping on public property.a.It shall be unlawful for any person, except as may be specifically authorized by the appropriate governmental authority, to use any of the streets, sidewalks, parks, or playgrounds, or any other public property for the purpose of camping at any time; or to cause or permit any vehicle to remain in any of said places to the detriment of public travel or convenience.
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