Quick answer: Longmont homeowners can get a walk-in tub, a low-threshold walk-in shower or a curbless roll-in shower from a Denver-based installer, usually in one day. About 18.6% of Longmont residents are 65 or older. Income-qualified owners inside city limits can apply for free accessibility repairs through the city’s program with Brothers Redevelopment.
How many Longmont residents are 65 or older?
According to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey for 2020 to 2024, about 18,520 Longmont residents, or 18.6% of the city, are 65 or older. That is a higher share than Boulder County as a whole (16.4%) and Colorado (15.6%). Among Longmont residents 65 and older, the same survey estimates that 30.7% live with a disability, which includes difficulty walking, climbing stairs or bathing.
| Measure | Longmont | Boulder County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 18.6% | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| 65+ residents with a disability | 30.7% | 23.9% | 29.6% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.7 | 37.7 |
| Homes that are owner-occupied | 62.5% | 62.0% | 66.2% |
| Housing units that are single-family detached | 59.3% | 57.2% | 61.4% |
| Median value, owner-occupied home | $572,800 | $756,300 | $539,400 |
Two things follow from those numbers. First, a lot of Longmont households are planning for a parent, a spouse or themselves right now. Second, most of those people own a house, which means the bathroom is theirs to change and the project can be planned on their timeline rather than a landlord’s.
How old are Longmont’s homes, and why does it matter for the bathroom?
The same Census survey shows when Longmont’s housing was built. Roughly 30% of homes date from 1970 to 1989, and another 35% from 1990 to 2009. Only about 17% were built in 2010 or later.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates 2020–2024, table DP04, Longmont city.
In practical terms, here is what we tend to find in Longmont bathrooms from each era. These are patterns, not rules, so we always confirm your actual room.
1950s–1970s ranches
Often a single hall bath with a 60-inch tub alcove. That alcove is exactly the space most walk-in tubs and tub-to-shower conversions are designed for.
1970s–1980s bi-levels and split-levels
The bathroom is fine; getting to it is the issue. A short flight of stairs right inside the door means the tub has to make a turn, so we ask for photos of the entry and hallway.
1990s–2000s two-story homes
Usually a primary bath upstairs with a separate shower and a drop-in garden tub. The question is often whether to change the upstairs bath or the main-floor one.
Walk-in tub, walk-in shower or roll-in shower: which fits?
There is no single right answer. It depends on how the bather moves today and how that may change, and whether they want to soak.
- Walk-in tub. For people who still stand and step reasonably well and want a warm soak. You sit on a built-in seat at chair height, with a watertight door instead of a high wall. The trade-off is that you sit in the tub while it fills and drains.
- Low-threshold walk-in shower. For people who use a cane or walker, or who are tired of stepping over a tub wall. A low curb, a bench, a handheld shower and grab bars cover most needs, and the conversion fits in the old tub space.
- Curbless roll-in shower. For wheelchair users or anyone who uses a rolling shower chair, and for households where a caregiver helps with bathing. It needs more floor work but gives the most room.
Our tub vs. shower comparison goes deeper, and the measuring guide shows what to measure before you call.
What help might fit your Longmont household?
Answer a few questions and this checker will suggest a bathroom option and list the Longmont-area contacts most likely to help. Nothing you enter leaves this page.
This is a starting point, not an eligibility decision. Each program sets its own rules and funding can run out. Longmont publishes its income and asset limits online.
Who helps older adults in Longmont?
Longmont Senior Services
The city’s senior department serves people 55 and older and their family caregivers. Its resource specialists help with finding services, filling out forms and working through systems like Medicaid and Social Security, and the department offers caregiver counseling and support groups. It is a good first call if you are not sure where to start.
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Most of Longmont is in Boulder County. The county’s Area Agency on Aging provides information and referral, options counseling for adults 60 and older and adults with disabilities, caregiver support, and free Medicare counseling from SHIP-certified counselors. Longmont’s senior resource guide lists the Medicare counselor line as 303-441-1546.
Weld County Area Agency on Aging
Longmont reaches into Weld County, and the city’s own guide tells residents outside city limits to contact their county agency. Weld County’s agency serves residents 60 and older with in-home services, a chore program and free door-to-door 60+ Ride trips. If your property tax notice says Weld County, start here.
Can Longmont homeowners get help paying for bathroom safety changes?
Sometimes, yes, especially for grab bars, railings, ramps and essential plumbing. Full walk-in tubs are rarely covered by any program, so it helps to know what each one actually pays for.
| Program | Who it is for | What it can cover |
|---|---|---|
| City of Longmont Housing Rehabilitation (run with Brothers Redevelopment) | Owners inside city limits; income at or below 80% of area median (50% for mobile homes built after 1975) | Grab bars, ramps, stairlifts, railings, trip-hazard fixes, minor plumbing, water heater repair or replacement. No cost to eligible owners. |
| Cultivate Fix-It volunteers | Older adults in Boulder, Broomfield and Weld counties | Minor home repairs, including grab bar installation |
| Colorado Medicaid Home Modification benefit | Members on certain HCBS waivers, through their case manager | Bathroom modifications, ramps, widened doors; HCPF lists a $14,000 cap |
| VA HISA | Eligible veterans with a VA prescription | Up to $6,800 lifetime (service-connected or 50%+ rated) or $2,000 (others). Excludes spa, hot tub and whirlpool-type tubs. |
| Original Medicare | — | Generally does not cover walk-in tubs or bathroom remodels |
The Longmont program in more detail. Since March 2025 the city has partnered with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to offer free home repairs and accessibility modifications to income-qualified homeowners, using federal Community Development Block Grant money. You must own the home and it must be inside Longmont city limits. Apply through Brothers Redevelopment at 303-202-6340. If you want to talk your situation through first, the city lists a Housing and Community Investment contact at 303-774-4619.
Volunteer help. Longmont’s senior resource guide lists Cultivate’s volunteer programs, which can send someone to make minor repairs and install grab bars, at 303-443-1933 ext. 414. The same guide notes free medical equipment loan closets run by local service clubs, which can bridge the gap with a shower chair or transfer bench while a bigger project is planned.
For the full picture across the metro, including Denver, Adams, Jefferson and Arapahoe county programs, see our home repair and accessibility program finder and the paying-for-it guide.
Do you need a permit for a bathroom change in Longmont?
Longmont runs its own building department, separate from Boulder County and Denver. Building Services takes residential applications, including a Residential Remodel/Addition application, at the Development Services Center at 385 Kimbark Street or by email, and the city asks for submissions as scaled PDFs. Whether your particular job needs a permit depends on the work, such as moving a drain, adding a circuit for a heated tub or changing walls. Your installer should tell you in writing whether a permit is needed and who pulls it. Our installer checklist covers what to ask.
What about hot water and winter installs?
A walk-in tub holds far more water than a shower uses, and you sit in it while it fills, so your water heater matters. Check the size of your tank and how old it is before you choose a model, and ask whether the tub you are considering has an inline heater to keep the water warm. In winter, the water coming into the house is colder, so the heater has to work harder to reach the same bath temperature. Our winter installation guide explains how to plan for that, and the U.S. Department of Energy has a plain guide to sizing a water heater.
Getting to appointments from Longmont
A bathroom change often happens alongside other changes, like giving up driving. The city lists several options:
- Via Mobility Services offers free transportation services to Longmont seniors 60 and older, according to the city’s transit page.
- RIDE Longmont, the on-demand service, charges seniors $1 a ride.
- Ride Free Longmont makes local RTD routes 323, 324, 326 and 327 free for everyone.
What to have ready when you call
- Whether the home is in Boulder or Weld County, and inside city limits
- Which bathroom you want to change, and whether it is on the main floor
- The length of the tub alcove or shower, and which end the drain is on
- The width of the bathroom door and any stairs on the way in
- Who will use the new tub or shower and how they move today
- Whether you are applying to the VA, Medicaid or the city program, so the quote matches their paperwork
Aging Safely Baths & More is based in Denver, has installed walk-in tubs and roll-in showers since 2012, and completes most installs in one day. You can see its current tubs and showers on its Colorado walk-in tub and roll-in shower page. If you or a contractor are building a curbless shower yourselves, Showers4Less sells barrier-free shower pans and kits.
Longmont questions
Do you install walk-in tubs in Longmont?
Yes. Aging Safely Baths installs walk-in tubs, walk-in showers and roll-in showers throughout Longmont, in both the Boulder County and Weld County parts of the city.
Will Longmont’s repair program pay for a walk-in tub?
The program’s published list covers grab bars, ramps, stairlifts, railings, trip-hazard fixes, minor plumbing and water heaters. It does not list walk-in tubs. Ask Brothers Redevelopment what applies to your home.
Which Area Agency on Aging serves my Longmont address?
Most of Longmont is in Boulder County, served by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Homes in the Weld County part of the city are served by Weld County’s agency. Your property tax notice shows your county.
Is a walk-in tub or a shower better for someone with a walker?
Often a low-threshold walk-in shower with a seat, grab bars and a handheld shower is easier, because there is no door to close and no waiting for the tub to drain. People who want to soak still choose walk-in tubs. We will talk through both.
Does Medicare pay for a walk-in tub in Colorado?
Original Medicare generally does not cover walk-in tubs. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited home safety benefits, so call the number on your plan card and ask.
Can VA HISA pay toward a jetted walk-in tub?
The VA says HISA will not pay for spa, hot tub or whirlpool-type tubs. Roll-in showers and other medically necessary access changes are the more typical HISA projects. Talk to your VA Prosthetics office before you sign anything.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates 2020–2024, DP05 Demographic and Housing Estimates, Longmont city. data.census.gov (same data as QuickFacts)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2020–2024, DP04 Selected Housing Characteristics, Longmont city. data.census.gov
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2020–2024, DP02 Selected Social Characteristics (disability), Longmont city. data.census.gov
- City of Longmont, About Longmont (Boulder and Weld counties). longmontcolorado.gov
- City of Longmont, About Senior Services. longmontcolorado.gov
- City of Longmont, Senior Resource Guide 2026. longmontcolorado.gov (PDF)
- City of Longmont, Housing Rehabilitation Program. longmontcolorado.gov
- City of Longmont, Building Permit Applications. longmontcolorado.gov
- City of Longmont, Bus and Transit Services. longmontcolorado.gov
- Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. bouldercounty.gov
- Weld County Area Agency on Aging. weld.gov
- Brothers Redevelopment, Home Mods & Repairs. brothersredevelopment.org
- Colorado HCPF, Home Modification Benefit. hcpf.colorado.gov
- VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service, HISA. prosthetics.va.gov
- Medicare.gov, Durable medical equipment coverage. medicare.gov
Last reviewed 2026-10-22.