Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Yakima County, WA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yakima County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Yakima County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encampment Sanitation
Yakima County bans camping, storing camp gear, or occupying camp facilities on county-owned property under YCC § 8.08.030, unless the site is posted to allow it. Violations are misdemeanors carrying up to $1,000 in fines or 90 days in jail.
Yakima County Unlawful Camping on County Land
Significant RestrictionsYakima County Code § 8.08.030
It shall be unlawful for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities for purposes of habitation, or use or store camp or other materials in or on county owned or managed property, or to remain in or recreate outside of the established hours of operation, except as allowed by rules posted at the site by the county, or as otherwise permitted pursuant to other provisions of Title 8. It shall be unl...
Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in Yakima County
1 cities in Yakima County have their own homelessness & encampment rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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