Thank you for reporting this issue to us via SeeClickFix St. Pete. This report has been forwarded to the Office of Veteran, Social & Homeless Services. While Homelessness is not illegal, the City addresses homelessness and related social issues City-wide by utilizing a two-tiered philosophy of service: Referral followed by enforcement.

Our Police Department has a Street Outreach Team (PATH) that actively canvasses areas where the activities of the homeless are noticed, and they will continue doing so to ensure the safety of all citizens. Police Assisting the Homeless (PATH) non-emergency Homeless Hotline voicemail can be reached at 727-551-3783.

Please immediately report any criminal activity or safety concerns to the SPPD directly by calling 727-893-7780 if not an emergency or 911 if an emergency. Thank you.

We work closely with various City departments and local social service providers to address issues faced by our homeless population, and we also work with neighborhood associations to address the concerns they have as well. Information may be found on this page of the StPete.org website:

https://www.stpete.org/residents/community/homelessness_social_services.php

Good Afternoon,
Thank you for reporting this to us. On 3/14/24 Our Police Assisting The Homeless (PATH) unit was asked to go to the area to see if they could assist anyone they came into contact with. PATH observed debris and trash consistent with a unhoused person camp. There was no unhoused individuals in this area, PATH did not make contact with anyone. PATH did make contact with a manager at Lowes and advised him of the complain. He advised he will inform the general manager and they will make an effort to clean the property and trim back the foliage to prevent further camps. The manager appeared receptive to the advice. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.