Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Longmont, CO (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Longmont, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Encampment Sanitation
Camping in a Longmont park, parkway, open space or other city property without a permit is unlawful under Municipal Code § 10.24.120, and camping on private property requires the owner's permission. "Camp" means erecting a shelter and living there; brief napping or picnicking under two hours a day is excluded.
Longmont Camping Without Consent Ban
Significant RestrictionsLongmont Municipal Code § 10.24.120
(a)It is unlawful for any person to camp within any park, parkway, recreation area, open space, or other city property without a permit.(b)It is unlawful for any person to camp within any private property, without first having obtained:(1)Permission of the owner or person responsible for the care of the property.(c)This section does not apply to any dwelling in the city.(d)For purposes of this ...
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