Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Minneapolis, MN (2026)
3 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Minneapolis, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
Minneapolis Title 11 prohibits obstructing public sidewalks and unlawful lodging in public spaces, but enforcement follows the Minnesota Homeless Bill of Rights mandating shelter-availability before citation.
Sidewalk Obstruction and Lodging Limits
Some RestrictionsEncampment Sanitation
Minneapolis closes unauthorized encampments using a notice-and-outreach protocol coordinated with Hennepin County Continuum of Care, providing shelter referral, belongings storage, and service connection before clearance.
Encampment Closure and Outreach Protocol
Some RestrictionsBridge Housing Siting
Minneapolis supports sanctioned bridge-housing sites including Avivo Village indoor tiny-home community, providing low-barrier shelter alternatives connected to wraparound services and pathways to permanent supportive housing.
Avivo Village and Sanctioned Sites
Few RestrictionsLooking for Hennepin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Minneapolis city rules.
Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Hennepin County →