Clone of Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF)
The Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) is a one-time fee charged to new development in unincorporated Larimer County. The fee helps fund transportation improvements needed to accommodate growth and ensures new development contributes its fair share toward expanding the County's transportation system.
Does the TCEF apply to my project?
The Transportation Capital Expansion Fee may apply if you are:
Building a new home
Adding finished living space
Constructing a commercial building
Changing an existing building’s use
The fee is typically collected when a building permit is issued.
New development creates additional demand on the transportation system. As communities grow, additional roadway capacity is needed to accommodate increased travel.
How does TCEF help?
TCEF ensures new development contributes its proportionate share toward the cost of transportation improvements needed to support growth.
How are fees determined?
Fees are based on:
The projected transportation impacts of different types of development
The cost of needed transportation improvements
The proportionate share assigned to new development
Legal authority
Colorado law authorizes local governments to collect transportation impact fees when certain requirements are met. As a statutory county, Larimer County is authorized under Colorado Revised Statutes 29-20-104.5 to collect Transportation Capital Expansion Fees.
TCEF may apply to:
New residential construction
Residential additions or finished space increases
New commercial development
Changes in land use that increase transportation demand
When is it collected?
The fee is typically collected when a building permit is issued. Development approved through County processes that does not require a building permit may also be subject to the fee.
TCEF funds support:
✓ Roadway capacity expansion projects ✓ Improvements to mainline public County roads ✓ Growth-related transportation improvements
