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Home Business in Larimer County, CO (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Larimer County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Larimer County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Zoning & Home Occupation Permits

A Limited home occupation in unincorporated Larimer County is a use by right; a registration certificate is encouraged but not mandatory. It may use up to 50% of the dwelling, not exceeding 800 square feet, employ one non-resident worker, and generate up to 10 vehicle trips per day. Larger operations

Home Occupation Permits in Larimer County

Some Restrictions

Larimer County Land Use Code Art. 3.4.7.B

The Home Occupation may utilize up to 50% of the square footage of the dwelling, including basement and attached garage, not to exceed 800 square feet. ... Traffic is limited to 10 vehicle trips per day for any purpose, including employees, deliveries and customers.

Signage Rules

A home occupation in unincorporated Larimer County may have one sign, maximum 4 square feet per face and six feet in height, under Land Use Code Article 3.4.7.B. The sign can go anywhere on the lot except in a road right-of-way (not on a mailbox in the right-of-way).

Home Business Sign Rules in Larimer County

Some Restrictions

Larimer County Land Use Code Art. 3.4.7.B

One sign, maximum 4 square feet in area per face and six feet in height. The sign can be located anywhere on the lot, except in a road right-of-way (i.e., not on a mailbox in the right-of-way).

Home Business by City in Larimer County

2 cities in Larimer County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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