Code Compliance Resources
Community Development Offices - System Update on November 25 & 26, 2024
The Larimer County Community Development Department (Building, Planning, Code Compliance) will conduct a system update on November 25 & 26. This update also affects groups outside of Community Development, including the Weeds District and Engineering. The Online Customer Portal is part of this update and will not be available. No inspections or permitting will take place online. Inspections will be performed on Monday, November 25. Staff on call will be available, but we cannot initiate new permits, code cases or zoning files or look up information regarding existing permits, code cases or zoning files, etc. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Call the Larimer County Planning Department for Land Use Code and zoning, site development and setback requirements. (970) 498-7683.
Call the Larimer County Building Department for building permit requirements, County building inspection requirements, building code questions, and estimated building permit fees. (970) 498-7700.
Call the Larimer County Assessor's Office for information about property assessments, move permits for factory-built homes, mobile homes, tax-exempt properties. (970) 498-7073.
Call the Larimer County Health Department for noise complaints and for permit requirements for a proper sewage disposal system, or contact the applicable sewer service provided in your area for tap/hook up fees. (970) 498-6775.
Call the Larimer County Engineering Department for information about road access permits, flood plain questions, drainage issues, transportation capital expansion fees and special transportation permits required for transporting heavy loads over county roads. (970) 498-5700.
Call the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder's Office for information about liquor licensing, marriage licenses, elections, mobile home records and recording documents. (970) 498-7860.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office:
- For general information and to report a vehicle parked in a public right-of-way for more than 48 hours.
- For noise complaints
Contact the Larimer County Sheriff's non-emergency number 970-416-1985.
Call the Larimer County Road and Bridge Department for signs or other obstructions in the road right-of-way. (970) 498-5653.
Call the Division of Water Resources for well permit requirements, or call your applicable water service provider in the area for tap/hook up fees. (970) 352-8712.
Call the Colorado State Electrical Board, housed within the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), for electrical contractor licensing requirements and to file complaints. Phone: (303) 894-7800.
Call the Colorado State Plumbing Board, housed within the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), for plumbing contractor licensing requirements and to file complaints. Phone: (303) 894-7800
“Under Colorado law, intentionally feeding big game animals is illegal. The prohibition applies to deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and bears. Violators face a $100 fine.” - Colorado Parks and Wildlife
For wildlife complaints not related to the Larimer County Wildlife Protection Ordinance contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife department.
- Estes Valley Planning Area:
- Contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Chase Ryland Phone: 970-652-0591.
- Larimer County Unincorporated outside of the Estes Valley Planning Area:
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Office – Fort Collins – Phone: 970-472-4300.
Learn more about the Warranty of Habitability Law, tenant resources, and guides available at FixMyRental.org.
The Colorado Poverty Law Project connects low-income individuals with free legal services to fight evictions and housing injustice.
200 W. Oak Street, Suite 3100
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 498-7683
Office Hours: 8am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
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