City of Portland, OR
12/10/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/10/2025 16:35
City of Portland Provides Update on Camping Enforcement: Nov. 1-Dec. 7
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December 10, 2025 2:00 pm
The City of Portland resumed targeted enforcement of the public camping ordinanceon November 1 with an emphasis on connecting people to shelter and supportive services.
Citywide Report: November 1-Dec 7 Overview:
| Category | Total |
| Campsites contacted by officers during enhanced patrols. | 299 |
| People contacted at campsites. | 540 |
| People in violation of the camping ordinance. | 421 |
| Camping ordinance warnings issued. | 388 |
| Camping ordinance citations issued. | 20 |
| Physical arrests for any reason. | 65 |
| Arrest warrants served. | 124 |
| New charges other than camping ordinance citations. | 22 |
| Services accepted. | 111 |
| Deflections accepted. | 11 |
Data shows that 111 people accepted shelter services and moved from camping on the street to spending the night inside at an overnight shelter during the first five weeks of enforcement.
Past weekly reports:
Camping enforcement November 1-5
Camping enforcement November 6-12
Camping enforcement November 13-19
Background
Enforcement was paused earlier this year to expand shelter capacity and refine a service-first approach. Outreach teams coordinate with shelter operators, the Homelessness Impact Reduction Program, and public safety partners to make individualized shelter offers and evaluate suitability before any enforcement action.
For full details about the ordinance, enforcement criteria, and shelter options, visit www.portland.gov/sscc/camping-ordinance.
The City is working to integrate enforcement updates into the Portland Police Bureau's Open Data portal. Until then, reports will continue to be manually compiled and shared. For specific data requests, contact [email protected].
Don't report encampments to 911. Call 311 or use the City's reporting portal. If you see someone in crisis, call Portland Street Response by dialing 911 or 503-823-PSR3 (7773).
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