Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Portland, OR (2026)
3 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
Portland City Code 14A.50 (Camping Prohibited) prohibits camping on public property between specified hours and locations, with 2024 amendments adopted after Grants Pass v. Johnson restricting daytime camping in many areas. Enforcement emphasizes offers of shelter first and citation as a last resort. Sit-lie restrictions in the downtown Sidewalk Management Plan are codified in PCC 14A.50.030 and related sections.
Portland Camping and Sit-Lie Rules (PCC 14A.50)
Heavy RestrictionsEncampment Sanitation
Portland's HOST Program coordinates encampment sanitation, trash removal, and posted-notice campsite removals under the city's Impact Reduction Program (formerly HUCIRP). Operations follow the Anderson Agreement settlement protocols, providing 72-hour posted notice (with limited exceptions for immediate hazards) and storage of personal property removed during cleanups.
Portland Encampment Sanitation and Removal Rules
Some RestrictionsBridge Housing Siting
Portland's Temporary Alternative Shelter Sites (TASS), Safe Rest Villages, and motel-based bridge housing are operated under the city's HOST (Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction) Program and the Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS), a city-county partnership with Multnomah County. Operating standards include 24/7 staffing, sanitation, case management, and code compliance.
Portland Bridge Housing and Alternative Shelter Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Multnomah County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Portland city rules.
Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Multnomah County →