2026 Community Survey

The City of Loveland will conduct its random sample National Community Survey through postal mail from June 2 through July 27, 2026. The Open Participation Survey will be available online from July 7 through July 27, 2026.

This important survey, conducted every two years, helps us understand how residents view city services, community livability, and priorities for the future.

Your participation helps shape City decisions, budget planning, long term strategies, and ongoing improvements.

Why This Survey Matters

The Community Survey provides reliable, resident driven data on key areas such as: community design, economy, mobility, parks and recreation, inclusivity and engagement, utilities, safety, natural environment, education / arts / culture, and health and wellness.

City leaders and staff use survey results to:

• Align long term strategic plans
• Evaluate City services and performance
• Inform budget decisions
• Identify community strengths and opportunities for improvement

How the Survey Works

To make sure the City receives accurate and representative feedback, there are a few options for completing the survey.

• Random Sample Direct Mail Survey (June 2 – July 27, 2026)
  • Instructions sent via postal mail to 4,000 randomly selected households across Loveland.
    • June 2: Survey begins distributing via mail. 
    • July 27: Data collection closes.

These randomly selected responses help create statistically valid results that represent the community as a whole. If you received a postcard to complete the survey, please provide your input and respond. 

• Open Participation Survey (July 7 – July 27, 2026)
  • Responses from the open survey provide additional insight into areas of interest and concern from the broader community.
    • Online: Participants will need to provide their email address and zip code before they can submit their responses. This ensures that Polco, the survey provider, can ensure that the City is hearing from each person only once and can confirm if respondents live inside or outside of the city. Respondent information remains confidential through Polco.
    • Paper Copy: Print copies of the survey will be available and can be returned to the following locations: City Clerk's Office and the Utility Billing Office at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 300 E. 3rd St., the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., and the Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St.

Is the Survey Legitimate?

Yes. The City partners with Polco/National Research Center, a trusted, third party research organization used by hundreds of cities nationwide.

• All responses are confidential.
• Personal information is never shared.
• Survey invitations and materials from Polco/NRC are official and part of the City’s authorized survey process.