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Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Port Townsend, WA (2026)

1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Port Townsend, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Encampment Sanitation

Port Townsend makes it unlawful to camp overnight in any city park, though the public works director can issue temporary camping permits on a case-by-case basis.

Port Townsend Bans Overnight Camping in Parks

Significant Restrictions

PTMC 11.02.020

It is unlawful to camp in any park; provided, the public works director may issue temporary permits for camping.