Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Weld County, CO (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Weld County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Weld County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Encampment Sanitation

Weld County enacted a countywide camping ban in 2023: Section 17-7-30 makes it unlawful to camp on any County-owned public property, including rights-of-way, whether inside the unincorporated area or inside a municipality. The only carve-out lets someone shelter in a vehicle on a County right-of-way or parking lot for up to 48 hours during a genuine weather or vehicle-breakdown emergency.

Weld County Bans Camping on Public Property

Heavy Restrictions

Weld County Code § 17-7-30

A.Camping on public property, as defined in Section 17-7-20.B., above, is prohibited.B.Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, a person may occupy a motor vehicle for a period of no longer than forty-eight (48) hours on any County owned right-of-way or parking lot under circumstances constituting an emergency, including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions or vehicle inoperability. ...

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Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in Weld County

1 cities in Weld County have their own homelessness & encampment rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

GreeleyPop. 110,000

1 verified rule • Encampment Sanitation

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