# Seattle City Council approves RV permit program

> Seattle City Council passes RV permit program to end homelessness in vehicles.
- Title: Seattle City Council approves RV permit program · Seattletimes
- Summary: Seattle City Council passes RV permit program to end homelessness in vehicles. Seattle City Council approved a permit program requiring RV occupants to enter…
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## Seattle City Council approves RV permit program
Seattle City Council passed a permit program to end RV homelessness by 2027 with stricter parking rules.
## Bills require RV occupants to enter shelter
The program mandates RV occupants join a permit program to eventually give up vehicles and enter shelter.
## Current RV parking rules allow 72 hours
Current rules permit RVs to park for 72 hours in industrial areas, but new rules limit to two hours.
## University study shows 377 people in RVs
A University of Washington study estimated 377 people live in RVs in Seattle, down from 1,484 in vehicles.
## Mayor Wilson concerned about costs
Mayor Katie Wilson’s team expressed concerns about the program’s cost and potential impact on residents.
## Councilmember Strauss developed the bills
Councilmember Dan Strauss developed the legislative package to address RV homelessness and traffic safety concerns.
## New RV safe lots planned
Seattle plans new RV safe lots for people transitioning into shelter, though funding is separate from the program.
## Opposition concerns about costs
Homeless advocates warned the program could cost millions and push people onto the street without housing.
## King County Councilmember worries about relocation
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn fears people will leave Seattle to park in other areas of King County.
## Key takeaway

Seattle City Council approved a permit program requiring RV occupants to enter shelter by 2027, with penalties for violations.