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#
Social Sustainability Planning Efforts
The Social Sustainability Department is currently working on two major planning efforts: the Human Services and Homelessness Priority Platforms and the HUD 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
The Human Services and Homelessness Priority Platforms are living documents that will be reviewed annually and inform the allocation of local grant funds and staff resources.
The HUD Consolidated Plan is a five-year planning document required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that outlines how federal funding will be used to improve housing and living conditions in the community. Click HERE to learn more about the Consolidated Plan and to provide feedback on the Draft Goals.
The Social Sustainability Department, along with other City staff, collaborated to create an extensive, deliberative process to inform these three planning documents. Through this process, focus areas were aligned with various funding sources and staffing resources to ensure a strategic approach grounded in equity.
Click HERE to learn more about all of the department's current planning efforts.
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.