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Larimer County to launch 'Backyard Boost' ADU fee‑waiver pilot July 1 to encourage affordable accessory units
Summary
Community Development Director Rebecca Everett said a Department of Local Affairs grant will fund a July 1 pilot that waives building‑permit fees for accessory dwelling units in exchange for deed restrictions to preserve affordability; staff estimate 10–20 applicants could benefit.
Larimer County staff told commissioners on June 8 that a new accessory‑dwelling‑unit (ADU) pilot program—branded "Backyard Boost"—will go live July 1 to encourage creation of smaller, affordable housing units.
"We received a grant from the Department of Local Affairs to pilot a program that waives building permit fees for those types of units in exchange for a deed restriction to maintain affordability," Community Development Director Rebecca Everett said.
Everett said the county will accept applications on a first‑come, first‑served basis and that the exact number of beneficiaries will depend on the types of projects submitted. "We're hoping that this program will benefit 10 to 20 applicants," she said, noting permit costs vary widely between conversions of existing space and new construction.
The program will use the grant funding to cover waived permit fees; staff said details and an internal presentation by the team working on the program will appear later this month at a work session. Everett said staff will bring additional implementation information to the board as the launch date approaches.
