City adds 2 acres to Affordable Housing Land Bank

Published on February 19, 2026

An aerial photograph of the City of Fort Collins.

Contact: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy & Housing Programs manager, 970-221-6753, sbeckferkiss@fortcollins.gov

The City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing Land Bank Program recently purchased 2 acres for the future development of affordable housing.

The City’s Land Bank Program buys land for future affordable housing developments – locking costs in an otherwise escalating real estate market. Then when Fort Collins’ growth and infrastructure support it, City officials can sell land to affordable housing developers – with restrictions ensuring the permanent affordability of the development.

The Land Bank Program currently has five parcels. The Land Bank typically holds parcels for at least five years and has held many for longer than 15 years. The program has purchased seven properties since 2002 and sold two which developed into the Village at Horsetooth and Birdwhistle Townhomes.

This new Land Bank parcel, located at 1900 Laporte Ave., was acquired by the City as a part of a larger purchase by the City’s Natural Areas Department. It includes a house and outbuildings that will be rented as a residence until the property is developed.

To learn more about the City’s Land Bank Program, visit: FortCollins.Gov/AffordableHousing.

“The City is one of many partners required to make affordable housing options a reality for at least some residents in our community, land banking is planning for future needs now,” said Sue Beck-Ferkiss, the City’s Social Policy and Housing Programs manager.

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