The permit for the Nickelsville encampment (2826 NW Market St.) was issued today and organizers are planning to set up camp quickly.

Nickelsville social worker, David Delagado told the Ballard News-Tribune that Nickelsville is planning to move five tiny houses to the lot and set up a security station by the end of the week. The houses are planned to be on the frontage side of the site.

Last week the seven squatters who were living at the site were asked by Nickelville to vacate the premises by Monday. They left voluntarily and some have registered with Nickelsville. They are now on a waiting list and will have priority when being selected to live at the Ballard site.


New potential residents are encouraged to visit the site and apply for intake. All residents are selected through a screening process and then follow strict camp rules, such as no drinking or drug use.