The City of Tucson’s homeless encampment protocol and reporting tool are now online and are part of the additional steps the City is taking in responding to community concerns and to the health and safety of unsheltered individuals. The new reporting tool will allow residents to help the City identify encampment locations and assess the level of response needed, which includes outreach, cleanup, and enforcement. When a homeless camp is located on City property or private property and poses a threat to public safety, causes major safety and/or health concerns, or when individuals are camping in a City park after hours, the Homeless Encampment Protocol will be implemented. The protocol will be initiated when a complaint is received by phone or online. A report will be created, and the address will be sent to the outreach team at the Housing and Community Development (HCD) department and a tier level will be assigned to determine the response. Cleanup is determined by City department ownership or oversight responsibility of property in question. Cleanup will take place 72 hours after notification and posting.
The City is making efforts to assist unsheltered individuals with support services and housing when feasible. The homeless protocol involves various City departments including the City Manager’s Office, HCD, the Environmental and General Services Department, and the Tucson Police Department.
Reporting tool or call (520) 791-2540
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