Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Seminole County, FL (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Seminole County, Florida.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Seminole County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Encampment Sanitation

Under Code Sec. 175.3, adopted per Florida's 2024 camping law (F.S. 125.0231), no one may camp or sleep overnight on any Seminole County property, building, or right-of-way. The Sheriff can issue trespass warnings under Sec. 175.4, escalating to arrest for repeat violations under F.S. 810.08-810.09.

Seminole County Bans Camping or Sleeping on County Land

Heavy Restrictions

Seminole County Code §§ 175.3, 175.4

Sec. 175.3. - Public camping or sleeping; prohibition. (a)In accordance with section 125.0231, Florida Statutes, it is the policy of the County that persons shall not be permitted to engage in public camping or sleeping, as defined in this section, on any County property...(c)No person may engage in public camping or sleeping on any County property, including, but not limited to, any County bui...

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