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Missoula does not have enough indoor shelter beds to serve everyone in need. This leads to an increase of people looking for shelter in tents and vehicles, sometimes in public places. The City of Missoula attempts to balance the needs and expectations of people who are living unsheltered with the needs and expectations of residents who own homes and businesses.
Cities in nine Western states are operating under the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in the Boise v. Martin case, which aims to prevent the criminalization of homelessness. Learn more about the City's process and the court ruling we are operating under.
You can report an encampment that poses a health or safety concern, prevents the use of a public space, or blocks the public right-of-way on our online reporting form or by leaving a message at 406-552-6006.
We are navigating the epidemic of people living unsheltered just as all cities in the West are doing. Learn more about all of our efforts to address houselessness on Engage Missoula. We are also working on housing initiatives to increase and diversify housing options that are affordable to all levels of our community. Learn more about people living outdoors.