Overview
Two homelessness-related discussions connected to long-term shelter options and potential changes to the encampment ban will return to City Council next Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Both items will be discussed on first reading and require a vote on second reading to become operational. Here is a high-level summary.
Encampment Ban Ordinance
More than three years after passing an Emergency Encampment Ordinance, the City has continued to review its approach. On Jan. 6 City Council will consider a proposal to update the ordinance after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision for the City of Grants Pass, which would no longer require the City to offer shelter or storage of personal property for 60 days to remove camps from public property. City Council first considered this item on Aug. 5, 2025.
Long-Term Shelter Discussion
Loveland is the only city in Colorado that directly owns property and operates both daily and overnight shelter services. While most cities partner with nonprofit organizations for these services, Loveland has managed these services as a City since 2022.
That approach is changing.
The City has determined it can no longer operate shelter services alone but remains committed to being a strong partner in a comprehensive, community-driven response to homelessness. Since September, the City has been working with nonprofit organizations, faith groups, businesses, residents, and medical providers to develop long-term solutions focused on prevention, including access to affordable housing and supportive services…