Do you believe in two years more or fewer people will live in RVs on city streets?
We’ve all seen the headlines about housing costs rising, especially in big cities. For some, an RV has become the only option when traditional housing is out of reach.
At the same time, many cities are cracking down on people living in vehicles, creating rules that make it harder for RVers to park on public streets.
Some folks think the number of RVs parked along city streets will only increase as affordability issues continue. Others believe stricter enforcement and new regulations will push those numbers down. And, of course, there’s always the chance the situation may stay about the same.
If this is a topic you’ve thought about—or even seen firsthand—we’d love to hear your perspective.
What do you think the future holds? Will RVs become a more common sight in urban neighborhoods, or will they start to fade away?
As always, thank you for voting. Any political comments that do not add to or enhance the conversation will be promptly deleted. Thank you for understanding.
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Difficult to answer this question because it is not simply up to the people who decide to live in RVs on the street. Many municipalities are passing ordinances to make it illegal. If there were no such restrictions, I would vote “about the same” or “more” rather than “less.”
Affordable housing without Govt subsidy does not seem to exist.
If you are reading this newsletter, you are most likely not on the street.
I optimistically voted that it would stay the same, meaning I hope it doesn’t get worse. There is no single cure for this issue. Counting on federal and state government to make effective changes isn’t realistic. They’re far too busy playing party politics to get any real results on any issues. Maybe at a local level.
I think the use of RVs as a shelter of last resort will plateau. Meaning about the same number, but not necessarily the same people or the same locations. Programs will come and go to either assist or dispatch the homeless.
I believe fewer… it’s basic Eco 101.
With the increased deportations, the market will gain valuble inventory again.
The housing market will loosen up again with more availability, creating more affordable housing.
Hence, fewer people living on the streets. It’s a win-win for all Americans.
This is not a simple question. There’s an infinite number of reasons why these occupants are there. Substance abuse, mental health and so on. This group have been a part of our society for decades. Using RV hotels is a recent phenomenon that is unfair and unsafe for the neighborhoods they take over.
The answer is yes and in more spots than just streets. It looks like some want to set aside whole areas of land just for them. It never stops.
With the artificially inflated real estate (and rental) prices, pushed up by transplants with lots of money, locals are being forced out of local housing and rental markets. This is going to cause more people to find alternative living arrangements- i.e. living in an RV on the streets.
Since the local government caused this mess by over regulations for housing, excessive fees, high property taxes, and higher utility costs from the fake green energy mandates, more and more will be pushed out of “affordable” housing
Ok going to give my 2cents. Cities all have unused lots. Build temp RV spaces with power, electricity and sewage. Each occupation will require some amount of .manual or other type payment. Or build mini villages it’s hand up not out.
I see an increase as time passes. As affordable and rental property are so out of control. And wages don’t come close to purchasing affordable housing. A mortgage payment+ taxes + insurance + utilities+ plus maintenance have outpaced wages whom can afford property. Then add the expense of personal care that being food, clothing, medical, auto repairs, car loans, insurance and any other incidental expenses. You’re broke before you have got started. And not all who are living on the streets are users of drugs. A larger group is because of lost jobs with a defunct/dysfunctional government/economy caused by a dysfunctional government.
It seems that Governments both local and Federal, do not comprehend that you are not going to solve rising poverty, unemployment and homelessness by chasing those people from under one bridge or ticketing an RV inhabitant. It is systemic/political and appears to be getting worse according to published figures here in the USA.
I think the need will increase but the ability will decrease. Tent living on sidewalks wasn’t a thing until people noticed they could do it without much hassle. RV living on side streets wasn’t a thing until people realized they could do it almost hassle free. But the laws change. Ordinances restricting overnight parking are getting more and more numerous. I think car camping will increase the most as it’s less obvious than an RV and more secure than a tent or cardboard box. Squatting will increase as well IMHO.