Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Yuba County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Yuba County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Yuba County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sit-Lie Rules
Unincorporated Yuba County bans camping in any county right-of-way, including sidewalks and roadway shoulders, that hinders or obstructs passage of people or vehicles.
Yuba County Right-of-Way Camping Ban
Significant RestrictionsYuba County Code § 7.55.050(a)(7)
no person shall camp in the following areas:(1)Any private property unless:a.The person camping (i) is the owner or tenant of the private property; (ii) is a family member or relative of an owner or tenant of the private property; (iii) is accompanied by an owner or tenant of the private property; or (iv) has written permission in his or her possession from an owner or tenant of the private pro...
Encampment Sanitation
Unincorporated Yuba County bans unauthorized camping and property storage on levees, parks, waterway buffers, and public rights-of-way, and lets the County impound unclaimed belongings after 48 hours' notice under Chapter 7.55.
Yuba County Restricts Public Camping, Storage
Significant RestrictionsYuba County Code § 7.55.050
With the exception of authorized camping at a private or public campground or recreational vehicle park or camping authorized under any other ordinance, law, or regulation, no person shall camp in the following areas: ... (2) Any County park or trail facility, except in locations designated for such purposes or pursuant to a lawfully issued permit; ... (6) Any levee or within 50 feet of the lan...
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