Aurora council adopts 72‑hour notice and outreach requirement before clearing homeless camps in 6–4 vote After heated public comment and council debate, the Aurora City Council adopted resolution R2026‑22 requiring at least 72 hours’ notice and coordinated outreach before abating unauthorized camps, with exceptions for imminent public-safety risks and certain roadway or CDOT properties.

Aurora City Council's controversial 6-4 vote mandates 72 hours' notice before clearing homeless camps, sparking fierce debate over dignity vs. enforcement.

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Navigation Campus sees rising demand and plumbing fix; council seeks more transparency and resident feedback Homelessness manager Stephanie Piper reported higher than expected campus use during cold weather (about 300–380 people at night), plumbing repairs completed Jan. 23 and normal mold testing results; council members pressed for resident feedback, clearer timelines and more frequent communications with the public.

Aurora's homelessness program is facing rising demand during the frigid winter, with reports showing up to 380 people seeking shelter, while council members call for greater transparency and resident input.

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Aurora staff outline January Point‑in‑Time count, report 626 people recorded in 2025 City homelessness staff described the Point‑in‑Time (PIT) methodology, historical counts and volunteer needs. Staff reported 626 people were counted in Aurora in 2025 and said the unsheltered street count is organized by the city while shelter data is compiled by Metro Denver Homeless Initiative.

The recent Point-in-Time count in Aurora revealed 626 individuals experiencing homelessness, but many more may be going uncounted due to couch-surfing and temporary housing situations.

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