Please read the following updated information for details.
Environmental Health Records Review Process
Environmental Health Planning & Land Use Assessments and Fees
NOTICE of Land Use Fees: Effective April 6, 2026
Our Environmental Health Planning team helps ensure that public health considerations are included in land use decisions across Larimer County.
As part of the development review process, the Larimer County Department of Health & Environment (LCDHE) conducts land use assessments to evaluate potential environmental and public health impacts of proposed projects.
How the process works:
- Developers/applicants call or visit the Community Development Department at 200 West Oak St., 3rd Floor in Fort Collins, to determine what type of land use application will be needed for their land use proposal.
- A fee is collected by the Health Department (see fee table below) to support the staff time and expertise required to complete Health Department review as part of the land use application process. Health Department fees can be paid in-person at 1525 Blue Spruce Drive in Fort Collins or over the phone by calling 970-498-6775. LCDHE will provide a receipt that will serve as documentation that Health Department fees were paid.
- Applicants will provide the paid receipt as part of their land use applicatio submittal materials with the Larimer County Community Development Department at 200 W Oak Street, 3rd Floor in Fort Collins.
- Once the land use application is deemed complete, the Larimer County Community Development Department will send the Health Department a referral to review the application within a specified timeline. The Community Development Lead Planner for the application will then send the Health Department comments with their Planner staff report to the applicant.
- Please note that the fee payment process through the Health Department is an interim payment process. In July 2026, Community Development will start collecting the combined Health Department and Community Development fees.
Land Use Fees Cover the Cost of:
- Reviewing proposed residential and commercial developments for environmental and public health considerations
- Identifying potential issues early, such as water quality, wastewater systems, and environmental health risks, to help avoid costly delays or redesigns
- Consulting with developers and community members on health-related impacts of development proposals
- Participating in the County’s development review team to provide coordinated feedback
- Providing input at Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners hearings when public health expertise is needed
- Supporting community engagement efforts on regional issues and policy development.
Our goal is to help ensure development in Larimer County is safe, sustainable, and protective of community health while providing clear, timely guidance to applicants throughout the process.
About Environmental Health Land Use Reviews
The Health Department reviews all land use proposals submitted to the Larimer County Community Development Department, and selected proposals in those cities that request review. The topics reviewed varies according to the type of development that is proposed. In most cases the review includes the provision of waterand wastewater, impacts on air and water quality, noise levels, and oil and gas development.
Reports prepared by the Health Department's Environmental Health Planner are public record. Please call 498-6777 if you would like to obtain a report on a specific development proposal.
LCDHE also reviews Larimer County Special Event Permit applications. The fee schedule is provided below, but the new Health fees will be collected by the County Community Development Department as part of the online approval Special Event application process and fee collection.
Health Department Land Use Planning Fees
*Land Use Planning Fees include initial review and one resubmittal. Additional fees will be applied for second resubmittal and beyond.
