Homelessness & Encampment Rules in New York, NY (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for New York, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
LAMC §41.18 Encampment Rule
Unlike Los Angeles LAMC §41.18, New York City has a constitutional right to shelter under the 1981 Callahan v. Carey consent decree, expanded in 1983 to families and 2008 to people with disabilities. NYC must provide shelter on demand to any homeless adult requesting it.
Right to Shelter under Callahan v. Carey shapes NYC homelessness law
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement New York city rules.
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