Camping and Caravans

The Whitehorse City Council Community Local Law (2014) ( PDF 280.06KB) does not allow people to camp or store more than one caravan anywhere in the City of Whitehorse without first obtaining a permit.

Caravans

Under the Whitehorse City Council Community Local Law (2014) S4.8 ( PDF 280.06KB), a resident may not store more than one caravan without first obtaining a permit.

Use the link to the right of this page to apply for a permit to store more than one caravan.

Camping

Camping on Council land, public places, roads and private land in the City of Whitehorse is not allowed under the Whitehorse City Council Community Local Law (2014) S4.6.1 and S4.6.2 ( PDF 280.06KB). The owner or occupier of any land must also not allow camping on their property except in limited circumstances.

NOTE: Camping means using a caravan, tent, motor vehicle or similar for residential accommodation (either temporary or permanent) and caravan also means a mobile home and moveable dwelling.

Use the link to the right of this page to apply for a permit.

Rough Sleeper Camping

The need to camp in a public place may vary however, many of the people who camp in public places are homeless. They can be referred to the open door entry point for homeless people for the City of Whitehorse:

Community Housing Limited
26 Prospect Street, Box Hill
Hours: 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
Phone number: 9856 0050 or 1300 424 573.

You could also contact Council and let us know about people living rough so that we can provide assistance.