How do I report a campsite on PRIVATE PROPERTY, and what happens next?

Homelessness affects our whole community in many different ways and the City is committed to finding positive solutions for everyone. Below is some information about who to call and what to expect from the City in response to reports about camping on private property.

Campsites on Private Property:

If you come across a campsite on your private property please call the Sandy Police Department non-emergency dispatch line at 503-655-8211 or use the MySandy app to report the issue.

If the camp is inhabited, please do not engage or make contact with those camping. This is for your safety and for the safety of those camping.

Once a report has been received, the process for the Sandy Police Department looks different than with camping issues on public property:

• The police department can trespass and remove camp site occupants without a 24 hour waiting period
• The department will still try to provide assistance and resource referrals to those experiencing homelessness

If there is an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1