Social Sustainability#
The mission of the Social Sustainability Department is to support a diverse and equitable community that successfully meets the basic needs of all residents. The Social Sustainability Department strives to achieve this mission through programs, policies, and partnerships that provide access and opportunities for all.
Announcements#
Notice of Public Review and Public Hearing
At the end of each program year, the City of Fort Collins develops a report for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how the federal funds received were used during the year to achieve our 5-year Consolidated Plan goals. This report is called the CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report). The draft PY24 CAPER will be available for public review November 17 through December 5, 2025. Details on how to provide comment are included within the full Public Notice below.
Public Review Period: November 17 – December 5, 2025
A Public Hearing for the draft CAPER will be held December 2, 12:30pm – 1:30pm at the Old Town Public Library, 201 Peterson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524. A remote attendance option is available at the link below.
Click HERE to Register for the CAPER Public Hearing on Microsoft Teams
Educational Information from the Affordable Housing Board
The Affordable Housing Board advises the City Council on matters pertaining to affordable housing issues of concern to the City.
Board Memorandums to Council
Housing Information
Housing Catalyst Voucher Information
Agency Spotlight
Care Communities - Now Leasing!
In the News
United Way of Larimer County 2-1-1
***Information for Larimer County residents in need of rent, food or utilities assistance.***
Also includes resources for seniors, small business, mental health support, families, unemployment, and medical needs.
Programs & Projects#
Affordable Housing
The City of Fort Collins believes one of the keys to a healthy community is the ability to house its residents in good quality, affordable housing. The City plays an important role facilitating the supply of affordable housing, including allocating local, state, and federal funding to housing providers, setting policies and regulations, and coordinating with housing developers and initiatives.
Childcare
Information about childcare options in Fort Collins, and the City's role related to childcare centers and affordable childcare needs.
Equity & Inclusion
Equity and inclusion are frameworks to accomplish the City's goals of sustaining an environment where residents and visitors feel welcomed, safe and valued in the community. We seek to exemplify the highest standards of ethical behavior, provide outstanding service to diverse customer needs, and embody a culture of health, safety and wellness.
Homebuyer Assistance
Information about pay off and subordination of existing Homebuyer Assistance loans and community resources for homeownership and home improvement / emergency assistance.
Homelessness
The City plays an important role in removing barriers and increasing access to opportunities by addressing the root causes and impacts of poverty and homelessness.
Human Services
The City of Fort Collins assists low-moderate income residents of Fort Collins in the areas of affordable housing and human services. This assistance, allocated via a Competitive Process, comes in the form of grants or loans to local housing agencies and human service providers.