Fourmile Canyon Community Briefing: Boulder County Adopts $745 Million Budget for 2026

Fourmile Canyon Community Briefing: Boulder County Adopts $745 Million Budget for 2026

The Board of County Commissioners has adopted the 2026 Boulder County budget totaling $745 million. Key investments include $42 million for affordable housing initiatives, $28 million for transportation infrastructure, and $15 million for wildfire mitigation and climate resilience programs.

For questions about this program, contact Diana Orozco at Community Planning & Permitting: (303) 441-9296 or email Community Planning & [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in services are available at the Niwot office without an appointment.

Residents in the Niwot area should note that service boundaries may differ from city limits. For properties in unincorporated Boulder County, contact Community Planning & Permitting at (303) 441-9296 to verify eligibility and requirements.

Timeline

The Community Planning & Permitting processed over 1,674 applications last year, with an average processing time of 16 business days. Staff are available at the Niwot office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The project includes improvements along Flagstaff Road between Niwot and the intersection with CO-72 Peak-to-Peak Highway. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026 with completion expected within 11 months.