Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Denver, CO (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Denver, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
LAMC §41.18 Encampment Rule
Denver's Unauthorized Camping Ordinance (DRMC §38-86.2), passed in 2012 and upheld by voters in 2019, bans sleeping outdoors with shelter on public or private property. Grants Pass v. Johnson (2024) eased Eighth Amendment limits from Martin v. Boise.
Denver Camping Ban (DRMC §38-86.2)
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Denver city rules.
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