Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Placer County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Placer County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Placer County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encampment Sanitation
Placer County authorizes its enforcement official to 'clean and clear' camp facilities on county property as needed for sanitation and health standards under County Code § 12.26.070(B), following a 48-hour written notice, with seized personal property stored a minimum of 90 days unless it poses a health risk.
Placer County Encampment Cleanup and Sanitation
Significant RestrictionsPlacer County Code § 12.26.070(B)
B. Clean and Clear. The enforcement official is authorized to clean and clear any camp facilities on county public property at any interval deemed necessary to ensure proper sanitation and health standards are maintained. Clean and clear activities shall be noticed as outlined in subsection A above.
Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in Placer County
1 cities in Placer County have their own homelessness & encampment rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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