Making townhomes legal in single family zoning districts can lower the barrier to entry for first time home buyers. The average home in Longmont sells for $560,000 - way out of reach for the average person. Townhomes diversify housing stock, creating new opportunities for our community.
17.02.2026 00:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Tonight, Longmont City Council is hosting their annual open forum, where any member of the public can speak to Council for 5 mins and receive a response. LAUNCH volunteers plan to speak on housing, affordability, and transportation. We hope to see you there!
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Worried about traffic from apartments?
Renters own about half as many cars as home owners.
Renters don't cause traffic. Car-centric design does.
77% of Longmont adults were born outside Colorado.
We all need somewhere to live.
Renters are invested in Longmont, too.
78% of Longmont renters have lived in their current home for at least 3 years. 35% for at least 6 years.
86% of renters would like to buy, but can't afford it.
If we made shoes the same way we make homes, people would go barefoot.
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We have more homes without plumbing or a kitchen than duplexes.
Duplex conversions are an affordable way to add more homes to Longmont. You might even live near one and not know it.
Legalizing duplex conversions is a straight forward way to make housing more affordable in Longmont.
If you prefer to walk or bike in Longmont, you're not alone. 2/3 of Longmonters agree with you! Adding bike lanes reduces traffic by getting cars off the road.
Our streets should reflect that reality.
