Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Snohomish County, WA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Snohomish County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

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

Encampment Sanitation

Camping anywhere on Snohomish County-owned property is unlawful unless it's in a designated park camping area, an authorized spot at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds or Paine Field, or other county land covered by a county-issued license or permit. SCC 10.24.035 defines "camp" broadly, and a violation is a class 1 civil infraction with a $500 maximum fine.

Unlawful Camping on Snohomish County Property

Significant Restrictions

SCC 10.24.035

10.24.035 Unlawful camping. (1) It is unlawful for any person to camp on county property, except on: (a) a designated camping area of a county park; (b) the Evergreen State Fairgrounds where authorized pursuant to rules or regulations adopted by the fairgrounds manager; (c) county airport property at Paine Field where authorized pursuant to rules or regulations adopted by the airport director; ...

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Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in Snohomish County

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

EverettPop. 110,629

2 verified rules • Encampment Sanitation, Sit-Lie Rules

MarysvillePop. 70,714

1 verified rule • Sit-Lie Rules

EdmondsPop. 42,853

1 verified rule • Encampment Sanitation

LynnwoodPop. 38,568

2 verified rules • Encampment Sanitation, Sit-Lie Rules

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