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Spring Cleanup

Residents* within the City of Lafayette may place bagged leaves, yard clippings, and bundled tree branches curbside for removal as a part of this free service.  Public Works will go to each eligible neighborhood within the city to collect materia...

North Metro water suppliers urge residents to implement water reduction actions

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North Metro, Boulder County and the City and County of Broomfield water suppliers, including City of Arvada, City of Boulder, City of Lafayette, City of Longmont, City of Louisville, Northglenn, Town of Superior, Town of Erie, ...

Boulder County Public Health moves to modified Level Blue

On April 16, Boulder County moved into Level Blue with limited modifications for 30 days and will remain in this level until May 16. While masks are still required indoors, restaurant and gathering requirements have been reduced.

What is City Council working on? April 20 meeting recap

Stay engaged and keep informed of the issues your Lafayette elected officials are working on by following the City Council Meeting Recap.

Shop local Lafayette

Support Lafayette businesses by shopping local! 

Lafayette businesses are vibrant pillars in our community. They provide us with goods and services and allow the community to flourish. Many local businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pande...

Boulder County Public Health updates facial covering order

Boulder County Public Health has updated the Boulder County Facial Covering Order to no longer require face coverings for outdoor spaces and requires the use of facial coverings in indoor public spaces at all times.

S. Boulder Road Multimodal Improvement Project

Roadway improvements for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers along S. Boulder Road are coming soon - with construction beginning in March. Sign up for construction updates by visiting the additional info link.

Historic Preservation Board Building Improvement Grant

The Lafayette Historic Preservation Board is offering competitive grants of up to $2,000 for a building improvement project on older buildings in Lafayette.  Deadline to apply for the Building Improvement Grant is May 14, 2021.

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Xcel Energy Lafayette natural gas project

Xcel Energy will replace approximately 0.5 miles of natural gas line along S. Public Road from just north of S. Boulder Road to the alley between Emma and Chester streets for the Lafayette Natural Gas Project. 

See a map of the area by viewing&...

April Lafayette Connection newsletter

The Lafayette Connection newsletter, encourages residents to Be a Part of It and engage in information about Community Life, Healthy Lifestyles, and Sustainable Living in Lafayette.

Regular features inform readers about important and exciting things happen...

Plug and abandon operation to begin on April 8

Extraction Oil and Gas has notified the City of a plug and abandon operation that will begin April 8 on a well site on the Mountain View Egg Farm Open Space property located near 12648 Baseline Road in unincorporated Boulder County. View a map de...

Have a positive impact on your Lafayette community!

Help guide the future of your community by serving on a City Board or Commission. The following positions are currently available.  These committees typically meet once per month and act as resident advisors to City Council.

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Follow the progress of the Legacy Lafayette Comprehensive Plan

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A new Comprehensive Plan for Lafayette has been developing since Spring of 2019. Residents have expressed an aspiration to remain a unique place to live and to have the ability to maintain their future lives here as they move t...

Sigue el progreso del Plan Comprehensivo “Legacy Lafayette”

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Sigue el progreso del Plan Comprehensivo “Legacy Lafayette” Un Nuevo Plan Comprehensivo (Integral) para Lafayette se ha estado desarrollando desde la primavera de 2019. Los residentes han expresado la aspiración de seguir siendo ...

COVID special enrollment period with Connect for Health Colorado.

Colorado, mirroring the Biden Administration’s actions for the federal Marketplace, has opened a COVID Special Enrollment Period for any who are uninsured. Boulder County residents can get free, unbiased, and confidential help with enrolling in low-cost o...

COVID-19 vaccine information

Boulder County Public Health has information about where and how residents can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Ride Free Lafayette

There’s a new way to get around the City of Lafayette, and it’s free to use!

Boulder County Transit is now offering Ride Free Lafayette, a free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service that connects people to places within the City of Lafay...

Designated curbside pickup zones

Support Lafayette local businesses by ordering curbside pickup. We now offer designated curbside pickup parking spots in Old Town Lafayette with 10-minute public parking spots.

Weekly virtual COVID-19 updates from Boulder County Public Health

BCPH will host a bi-weekly COVID-19 update Wednesdays at 3:30pm that includes the latest pandemic information and an opportunity for residents to ask questions.
Scheduled dates are April 21; May 5 & 19; and June 2, 16 and 30.

Boulder County's 5 Star Certification Program has been approved

Business applications are now open. View a list of certified businesses.

Lafayette awards over $464,000 in second small business grant program

In October, the City, in collaboration with the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority (LURA), launched a second round of COVID-19 small business sustainment grants. The Small Business Sustainment Grant Program is intended to provide short-term bridge funding ...

Lafayette City Council reaffirms Resolution No. 2016-96 & signs My Brother’s Keeper Alliance pledge

On Tuesday, July 7, the Lafayette City Council issued a proclamation reaffirming Resolution No. 2016-96 and Lafayette‘s commitment to build a diverse, inclusive, and just community ensuring equal protection and services for all residents. In addition, Cit...

COVID-19 - Coronavirus Information

View COVID-19 city closures, up-to-date information, and connections to Boulder County Department of Health and State of Colorado resources.

La información de COVID-19 está disponible en español

La Ciudad tiene información y varios recursos de COVID-19 disponibles en español en nuestra página web aquí:

Lea el mensaje del 27 de marzo a la comunidad del Administrador de la Ciudad Fritz Sprague aqu&iacu...

A statement from the Lafayette City Council

As your elected City Council members, we have the honor, responsibility, and privilege of being seated in positions of power. This status allows, and requires us, to effect and influence positive change for the good of our community and all Lafayette resi...

Equal protection under the law

In December 2016 the Lafayette City Council adopted Resolution 2016-96 affirming the City’s commitment to ensure equal protection and services for all residents and to build a diverse, inclusive, and just community. Read a Spanish version of Resolution 20...