Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Gresham, OR (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Gresham, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Gresham bans camping on public property and rights-of-way outside city-approved campgrounds, and requires that a person experiencing homelessness first be offered shelter before facing a fine under the city's camping policy.
Gresham Unauthorized Camping Ban
Significant RestrictionsGresham Revised Code § 7.10.165
No person shall camp on public property or public rights-of-way, other than an area approved by the city for the permitted use and built for the purpose of campgrounds or overnight parks. (2) The following provisions apply to persons experience homelessness: (a) In accordance with ORS 195.500-530, the City Manager shall adopt an administrative rule developing a policy that recognizes the soci...
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