Loveland Looks to Buy Building on North Side for 24/7 Homeless Shelter

Loveland, Colorado's homeless situation is unique, and they're looking to change that. While every other city in the state doesn't do this, Loveland has been directly owning and operating both daily and overnight shelter services since 2022. If things go the way the city and community would like, it'll be all different, soon.

Downtown Visitation/Business Revenue Affected by Homelessness

One of the most-commonly heard comments about Downtown Loveland is about how there are a lot of homeless persons in the area; most of which keep to themselves, some of which have harsh interactions with the public. Part of that is due to the shelter that is downtown, south of First Street along Lincoln Avenue, the Loveland Resource Center. Living in the area, I often see the homeless occupying not only that shelter, but hanging out outside the shelter, along Lincoln and in other parts of Downtown.

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It was in October of 2025 that the city updated their "winter" plan for overnight sheltering of the homeless, adding additional overnight sheltering (with tents outback,) though that would only last into March of 2026. In early January of 2026, the city announced that it was in the process of transitioning out of owning and operating any shelters and turning it all over to a yet to be decided, experienced non-profit.

Miles North of Downtown Means More Space and a 'Better Fit'

Part of the new plan would include the city buying a building that is on the north side of town, off of 71st Street, about a quarter mile west of the Loveland Esh's Market. The city noted benefits of the 14,130 square-foot building at 599 71st Street:

• Industrial area; no immediate residences nearby.
• Close to public transit and other services (health and mental services.)
• Large enough to provide daytime services and overnight sheltering.

How Much Does the Building Cost? - Where is the Money Coming From?

The building, which was once home to Peak Engineering & Automation, would be purchased for $2.85 million. The majority of the money would come from the city's capital expansion fees, with 3.4% ($95, 989) coming from the General Fund. The city would also sell the 137 Resource Center building and put that money back into the General Fund (estimated $400,000+.)