2026 Larimer County Housing Plan
2026 Larimer County Housing Plan
Feedback Opportunities
Public Comment
November 4 through December 4, 2026
An opportunity for community members to provide public comment about the draft Housing Action Plan is available now by clicking on the Provide Feedback tab or by clicking continue at the bottom of this page. All feedback received will become part of the public record and will help inform the Board of County Commissioners' consideration of the draft plan.
Housing Action Plan Open House
Monday, November 30, 2026 | 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Housing Stability Staff will hold an open house to hear feedback and answer questions from the community.
In person:
Larimer County Administrative Services Building
Boyd Lake Conference Room
200 W. Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
The Board will consider comments and questions from the community as they continue to evaluate the draft Housing Action Plan. The Housing Action Plan has not been adopted, and no final decision has been made.
Background
About the Draft Housing Action Plan (HAP)
Having a plan to call home is an important part of building a life in Larimer County. As housing costs rise faster than wages, finding an affordable home has become harder for many.
The Housing Action Plan (HAP) provides a path toward more housing choices and greater stability for people who live and work here. It focuses on expanding affordable housing, preserving existing homes, and helping residents stay housed. The plan was created to address local needs and meet the requirements of Colorado Senate Bill 24-174. This legislation requires jurisdictions with more than 5,000 residents to complete a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) and Housing Action Plan (HAP). The bill was created to establish housing affordability as a statewide priority and ensure strategies to address this need are coordinated across the state.
Larimer County and each municipality within it will adopt a separate Housing Action Plan, using the same regional housing data to coordinate their efforts.
How the Plan was Developed
The plan draws on three sources:
Needs Analysis: The plan is built upon the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Root Policy Research conducted this assessment in partnership with the City of Fort Collins and the City of Loveland. The RHNA quantified our regional housing gaps. The full report and dashboard can be found on our website: https://www.larimer.gov/housing/partners/housing-assessment
Community Feedback: Extensive public outreach shaped this strategy. This included 1,146 resident surveys and 43 employer surveys. We also hosted four targeted resident focus groups and held community meetings in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Red Feather Lakes.
Larimer County Board of County Commissioners Direction: The plan was refined through two dedicated work sessions with the Board of County Commissioners. These sessions integrated leadership's strategic direction and prioritized key initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
The plan focuses on four core outcomes:
- Increasing affordable housing supply by 3% annually to align with Proposition 123.
- Preserving existing housing that serves low- and moderate-income households.
- Expanding housing stabilization efforts to prevent evictions.
- Increasing the supply of diverse housing options in both product type and price.
Yes. The HAP utilizes Dynamic Prioritization. This framework allows for year-to-year adjustments. The county can maintain its overarching goals while remaining flexible. This ensures we align with current market realities and funding availability.
Success will be monitored over the 6-year cycle. We will provide annual reporting and updates to the BOCC. Progress will be actively tracked via a county data dashboard. Additionally, a comprehensive 3-year benchmarking evaluation will occur halfway through the strategy's timeline.
The public comment period is open from November 3 through December 3.
Click on the tab titled Provide Feedback to submit your comments about the Housing Action Plan.
Planning Timeline
Contact Us!
Please see the "Provide Feedback" tab to learn more about how to share your input.
Still have questions? Email us at housingoffice@larimer.org