Larimer County’s Office of Housing Stability (OHS) is stepping into a new role leading administrative oversight for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Local Board, ensuring uninterrupted access to vital federal funding across the region.Created by Congress in 1983 and governed by FEMA, the EFSP is a federal…
On recommendation by the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners voted 3 - 0 on Tuesday to extend fire restrictions in unincorporated Larimer County. Despite periodic precipitation, the danger of wildfire remains high due to above-normal temperatures, extended drought, and persistently windy,…
OverviewAs part of the Owl Canyon Roadway Corridor Plan, Larimer County is beginning safety and capacity improvements along County Road 70 between County Road 11 and County Road 15. Key Improvements will include the following:Roadway: Reconstructing and widening a two-mile section of CR 70 between CR 11 and CR 15. The new…
Building on years of community-wide work to prevent youth firearm violence and suicide, the Larimer County Juvenile Gun Safety Coalition (LCJGSC) has launched a new public safety campaign and video titled “Choices.”The “Choices” public service announcement follows three local teens, each with ambitions in college, the…
Today, Tylen Grays was sentenced to 36 years in the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to Murder in the Second Degree, a Class Two Felony, and Attempted Murder in the First Degree, a Class Two Felony. On August 11th, 2024, Fort Collins Police Services were dispatched to Tony’s Bar in Old Town for…
The opinion letter can be found HERE. As with any Officer-Involved Shooting that results in a death, District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin will be hosting a virtual town hall to walk through the process and answer questions. That will be next Wednesday, September 9th, at 4:30 PM.Registration for the Town Hall can be…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) will temporarily close Rotary Park Day Use area at Horsetooth Reservoir, located along N. County Road 23, and the Soderberg Trailhead at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (HTMOS), located on Shoreline Drive, on September 8 to complete critical parking lot…
On August 29, 2026, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office responded to Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department in Fort Collins, Colorado, to investigate the death of a 33-year-old male. The decedent was transported from the 100 block of West Mountain Avenue after being struck by a pickup truck. For more information…
The Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office will begin posting orange tag notices next week and continue through the month of September. These notices serve as a courtesy reminder for owners of manufactured homes with delinquent 2025 property taxes (payable in 2026) to make a payment by September 30, 2026…
Ever wonder what your county does? What happens after I’ve voted? Where do I pay my property taxes, and what happens after I pay? Get a first-hand look at these and the many other services Larimer County provides our community every day at LC-101, our interactive class that answers these questions and outlines…
Join the Larimer County Workforce Center to learn how to make the most of your job search using the official online platform for Colorado's public workforce system.September is Workforce Development Month. To celebrate, Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development is hosting a hands-on workshop designed to help you…
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Proposed 0.3% sales tax would fund wildfire protection, natural disaster preparedness, road and bridge safety, and critical community services.During their weekly Administrative Matters meeting on Tuesday morning, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners officially approved a resolution referring a 0.3% sales and use…
Thanks to taxpayers’ forward-thinking investment, the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Department is awarding $3 million to 43 recipients through its annual Impact Fund Grant Program. Including this latest cycle of grantmaking, a total of $20.7 million in funding has now gone to 86 unique…
On November 27, 2026, the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) will become effective for Unincorporated Larimer County. The County must adopt the updated FIRMs, FIS, amended Floodplain Overlay District, and amendment to Larimer County Land Use Code Article 12, Section 12.1.3.A.1.a. to…
Emergency responders, firefighters, law enforcement, and other officials from Northern Colorado packed the expansive, newly constructed Larimer County Emergency Services Building for its official opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday. “This building is really about being ready, prepared and protecting people. It’s…
The draft Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan for Larimer County is now available for public review and feedback. The 30-day public comment window runs through September 20, 2026. The annual plan serves as one of the main planning documents for WIOA-funded programs operated by Larimer County…
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Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development, in partnership with the Weld County Workforce Center, will host the 2026 Northern Colorado Workforce Symposium in Greeley in September. This year's symposium, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Sept. 9 at the Aims Community College Welcome Center, is designed to move beyond…
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The 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin is pleased to announce the fifth annual Citizens Academy dates.This free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., October 6th to October 29th, 2026 at the Justice Center in Fort Collins, CO. If you have ever…
Starting October 1, 2026, updated Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) rates will go into effect for new construction, additions, detached habitable space, non-residential development, land use changes, etc. Typically collected when building permits are issued, these one-time fees help fund essential road capacity…
In partnership with the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) announces the successful completion of its Federal Lands Access Project (FLAP). The project was a collection of eight separate improvement projects at Horsetooth…
We did it again. For the third year in a row, Larimer County was recognized at the Silver Level by the Colorado Green Business Network.What’s the Colorado Green Business Network Recognition? It’s a program that recognizes and rewards organizations that work to integrate sustainability into their operations every day.…
Some Larimer County offices and the Larimer County Assessor have received recent inquiries regarding alleged new federal property tax benefits, exemptions, and tax forms. It has come to our attention that this information stems from AI-generated misinformation currently circulating on social media and video platforms…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) today announced the launch of ‘Shared Ground’, a community awareness initiative inspiring hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and nature lovers to protect local public lands by pledging to commit to designated, sustainable trails.As outdoor recreation continues to thrive…
Fort Collins Police Services Deputy Chief of Police Kristy Volesky is the recipient of the 48th Judge Conrad L. Ball Award, recognizing her 32-year legacy of humanizing the justice system in Larimer County. The annual award is named after the late Honorable 8th Judicial District Judge Conrad L. Ball, who made…
Larimer County was again given a clean audit opinion for its 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report prepared by the Larimer County Department of Finance. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners accepted the report at their regular Administrative Matters Meeting. A clean opinion indicates the county has…
