Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Aurora, CO (2026)
3 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Aurora, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
Aurora City Code Section 94-71 prohibits unauthorized camping on public property and restricts prolonged sitting or lying in public rights-of-way, with exceptions for medical emergencies and APD-led outreach to connect unhoused residents with Mile High United Way Continuum of Care services.
Aurora Camping Ban Restricts Sitting and Lying
Heavy RestrictionsEncampment Sanitation
Aurora coordinates encampment cleanups through Public Works, Aurora Police, and Mile High United Way Continuum of Care outreach, providing 72-hour posted notice, on-site service offers, and 30-day storage of personal property removed during sanitation operations.
Aurora Encampment Sweep and Sanitation Protocols
Some RestrictionsBridge Housing Siting
Aurora's bridge-housing capacity centers on Salvation Army Crossroads (340 beds) and Comitis Crisis Center (140 beds, family-focused), connected via Mile High United Way Continuum of Care coordinated entry; intake requires sobriety evaluation, ID processing, and a 90-day case plan.
Aurora Bridge Housing at Crossroads and Comitis Shelters
Some RestrictionsLooking for Arapahoe County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Aurora city rules.
Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Arapahoe County →