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2023 property tax notifications mailed

If you’re a property owner in Larimer County, watch your mail for the delivery of your 2022, payable in 2023 property tax statement or property tax postcard.

Posted: 
Fri, Jan 27 - 02:08 pm
Department: 
Treasurer and Public Trustee

County, national firm partner to operate new landfill, transfer station, recycling center

Larimer County has selected a private company to negotiate a public-private partnership agreement to operate its next landfill, transfer station, and recycling center.

Posted: 
Wed, Jan 25 - 09:54 am
Department: 
BOCC

Avian Influenza detected in Larimer County 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was recently detected in wild and domestic birds in Larimer County. HPAI can affect wild birds even if they are not showing any symptoms. In a flock of domestic birds, avian influenza is a fast-spreading and deadly virus, with a mortality rate of more than 90% in just a few days. 

Posted: 
Tue, Jan 24 - 03:00 pm
Department: 
Health

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment offering free radon test kits to the public

The Larimer County Board of Health has proclaimed January 2023 Radon Action Month, and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is urging residents to test their homes for radon. LCDHE has a limited number of free home radon test kits available for the public to pick up at a variety of locations in Larimer County.

Posted: 
Mon, Jan 23 - 02:15 pm
Department: 
Health

Larimer County's 2023 Adopted Budget now available

The 2023 Larimer County Budget is now available on the Budget website here. The 2023 Adopted Budget has total expenditures of $671.6 million, including $381.6 million in operational expenses and $162.7 million for capital projects.

Posted: 
Mon, Jan 23 - 02:07 pm
Department: 
Budget

Residential Burglary Series Investigation

Details regarding a burglary series investigation

Posted: 
Mon, Jan 23 - 12:14 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Environmental Stewardship Awards: nominate now

Our environment is one of the aspects that makes Larimer County such a great place to live, work and play. If you know someone or an organization that has been a great steward of our environment, nominate them for an Environmental Stewardship Award.

Posted: 
Thu, Jan 19 - 01:27 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Reduction in SNAP benefits, beginning in March 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Congress authorized emergency allotments to help meet food needs. The emergency allotments were temporary and will end in March 2023, decreasing the total amount of benefits each month for SNAP households in Colorado.

Posted: 
Thu, Jan 19 - 12:21 pm
Department: 
Human Services

Apply now for Senior, Disabled Veteran and Gold Star Spouse exemptions

Two property tax exemption programs for property owners who qualify are back this year. The Senior Property Tax Exemption, and the Disabled Veteran and Gold Star Spouse Property Tax Exemption are two programs Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck is delighted to encourage the Larimer County community to apply for.

Posted: 
Fri, Jan 13 - 12:25 pm
Department: 
Assessor

Larimer County elected officials sworn in

Larimer County officials that were elected or reelected on Nov. 8, 2022 took the oath of office today at a swearing-in ceremony in the Larimer County Administrative Services Building Hearing Room.

Posted: 
Tue, Jan 10 - 03:34 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Short-term rental regulations draft ready for review, comment

An updated second draft of proposed short-term rental regulations is ready for public review and comment at two public open houses in late January 2023.

Posted: 
Tue, Jan 10 - 11:55 am
Department: 
BOCC

Deputy Assaulted in the Jail

An inmate assaulted a deputy in the Larimer County Jail.

Posted: 
Wed, Jan 04 - 04:39 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

New chair, chair pro tem, Board of Larimer County Commissioners

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today voted to appoint a new chair of the board and chair pro tem for 2023 at their regular Administrative Matters meeting.

Posted: 
Tue, Jan 03 - 12:18 pm
Department: 
BOCC

LARIMER COUNTY OFFICES DELAY OPEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2022 UNTIL 10:00 AM

Due to inclement weather, all Larimer County Offices will delay opening until 10:00 am on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Posted: 
Wed, Dec 21 - 05:32 pm
Department: 
BOCC

Spring 2023 Citizens Academy

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the spring 2023 citizens academy. The academy will start February 21 and run through May 16. Classes will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights for 12 classes and one Saturday field day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No classes are scheduled the week of spring break.

Posted: 
Thu, Dec 15 - 03:03 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Carryout bag fee in unincorporated Larimer County begins January 1

Retail stores in unincorporated Larimer County will be required to collect a disposable carryout bag fee beginning on January 1, 2023.

Posted: 
Tue, Dec 13 - 02:07 pm
Department: 
Finance

Larimer County Competency Docket Team wins human relations award

The 8th Judicial District Larimer County Competency Docket Team has won the 2022 Fort Collins Human Relations Award in the Organization Category from the City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission.

Posted: 
Tue, Dec 13 - 11:44 am
Department: 
Community Justice Alternatives

Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Arrest and Seizure

On December 9, 2022, the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) arrested a Wellington woman for multiple felony drug allegations and concluded another investigation focused on combating the Fentanyl epidemic and illegal narcotics distribution in the region.

Posted: 
Fri, Dec 09 - 09:55 am
Department: 
Sheriff

Officer Involved Shooting

CIRT has been activated to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Fort Collins

Posted: 
Thu, Dec 08 - 02:20 pm
Department: 
Sheriff

Show off your holiday lights in Larimer County

Add your picture to our Holiday Lights Map, sure to make your holidays more festive. Noel!

Posted: 
Thu, Dec 08 - 10:58 am
Department: 
BOCC