Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Shasta County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shasta County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Encampment Sanitation

Shasta County bans camping or squatting on public property in specific closed zones, including the Keswick Reservoir Rails-to-Trails corridor and any public building or bridge, under Code Section 8.52.040(B). The ordinance carries a built-in exception: it cannot be enforced against a person on public property when no available overnight shelter space exists, per subsection (D).

Shasta County Unlawful Camping Ordinance

Significant Restrictions

Shasta County Code Section 8.52.040(B), (D)

B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, it is unlawful for any person to camp, or to use or occupy a campsite or a squatter camp for any length of time within the following areas or places unless otherwise specifically authorized by law or by declaration of the board of supervisors in emergency circumstances: 1. All public property in the unincorporated area of Shasta County located wi...

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Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in Shasta County

1 cities in Shasta County have their own homelessness & encampment rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

ReddingPop. 93,611

2 verified rules • Encampment Sanitation, Sit-Lie Rules

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