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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Utah (2026)

15 rules on the books across Utah, 13 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Encampment Sanitation

How cities provide trash, hygiene, and bulky-item pickup at encampments, the CARE/CARE+ cleanups in LA, and the storage-of-belongings rules from Lavan v. LA.

Logan

Heavy Restrictions

It is unlawful in Logan City, Utah to camp, lodge or pitch a tent or other camping equipment on any street, right of…

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Salt Lake City

Heavy Restrictions

Salt Lake City makes it unlawful to camp, cook, build a fire, or pitch a tent on public grounds, streets, parks, or…

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St. George

Heavy Restrictions

St. George makes it a class B misdemeanor to camp, cook, or pitch a tent on public grounds, streets, parks, or…

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Taylorsville

Heavy Restrictions

Taylorsville City makes it a Class C misdemeanor, charged for each day of violation, to camp, cook, pitch a tent or…

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Utah County

Heavy Restrictions

Utah County bans camping or setting up a campsite anywhere on county property, whether inside an incorporated city or…

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West Jordan

Heavy Restrictions

West Jordan makes it unlawful to camp or lodge in any city park, recreational facility, plaza, open space, or other…

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Layton

Significant Restrictions

Layton closes all City parks, including their driveways, lots and sidewalks, from midnight to 4:30 a.m. under LMC…

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Ogden

Significant Restrictions

Camping on any public property in Ogden City, including sidewalks, parks and rights of way, is unlawful, and personal…

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Provo

Significant Restrictions

Provo City Code Chapter 9.18 bans camping or sleeping on public property, sidewalks and rights-of-way without…

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Sandy

Significant Restrictions

Sandy City Code Section 13-11-3 prohibits camping, lodging or remaining overnight in any city park or recreation…

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South Jordan

Significant Restrictions

South Jordan makes it unlawful to camp or sleep overnight on any public property -- streets, parks, sidewalks, and…

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West Valley City

Significant Restrictions

West Valley City Municipal Code § 4-3-105 bans camping and erecting tents or canopies on City-owned public property…

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Eagle Mountain

Some Restrictions

Eagle Mountain bars camping or lodging in any city park or playground except in places specifically designated for it…

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