With the passage of Colorado House Bill 24-1152, which goes into effect June 30, 2025, Larimer County no longer requires applicants to go through a planning process before applying for an Accessory Living Area building permit. There are some new requirements before a building permit application will be accepted, so please review the information below. The planning division will still be part of the building permit review process and applicable Land Use Code requirements will still apply.
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A first draft of the proposed Larimer County Water Master Plan will be presented to the public at an upcoming open house in October.
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Larimer County has received an application for a 1041 permit from the City of Fort Collins for the expansion of Halligan Reservoir, an existing water storage reservoir located approximately 25 miles northwest of Fort Collins on the North Fork of the Poudre River.
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Alexander Mountain Fire Recovery
We understand that the task you are about to undertake can be daunting. We empathize with you and want to help. This information is a guideline to assist you during the rebuilding process.
The County wants to support Larimer County residents impacted by the fire while being fair and responsible with County resources. Insurance policies should cover building permit fees for replacement structures and repairs/alterations. Because the Board of County Commissioners authorized a Cleanup and Rebuild program from August 27, 2024 through August 27, 2027, property owners who are uninsured or underinsured may apply for a fee reduction to the county Community Development Director.
Rebuilding after the Alexander Mountain Fire
STEP ONE: Determine if you want to rebuild
Non-conforming Buildings, Structures, and Uses
A “nonconforming” building, structure, use or lot is one that was legal and conformed to the County Land Use and Building Codes at the time it was established, or predated those codes, but no longer conforms to updated regulations.
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We understand that the task you are about to undertake can be daunting.
Lodging Facilities in residential dwellings include but are not limited to:
- Short-term Rentals (STR)
- Vacation Homes (Those applied for prior to March 31, 2020)
- Hosted Short-term Rentals (Bed & Breakfasts)
- Pre-Existing Lodging Facilities (PELF)
- Resort Lodge Cottage
Application Information for Lodging Facilities
All applications for lodging facilities, regardless of type, must be initiated through the Planning Divisi
Larimer County has received a Silver designation from the national SolSmart program for encouraging growth of clean, affordable solar energy! A Silver designation shows we have met national best practices to encourage solar energy use at the local level.
