Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Worcester County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Worcester County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Worcester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encampment Sanitation
Worcester County, Maryland, prohibits inhabiting, camping or sleeping on County road roadsides and rights-of-way, County parks, landings, boat ramps, other County-owned property, schools and bus stops unless the County Commissioners authorize it by written resolution. Camp items must be removed within 24 hours of notice. Violation is a misdemeanor.
Worcester County MD Camping on County Property Ban
Heavy RestrictionsWorcester County Code § CG 4-404
(1) Unless otherwise authorized by written resolution of the County Commissioners, it is prohibited to inhabit, camp on, or sleep on: A. Any roadside of a County road; B. Any right-of-way of a County road; C. Any County park; D. Any County landing or boat ramp; E. Any other County-owned property; F. Any school, college, university, or other education institution; or G. Any bus stop or transport...
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