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Electrical Permit in Northglenn, Colorado

Required for electrical modifications, service upgrades, and panel changeouts in Northglenn. Governed by the 2023 NEC as locally adopted and amended. Standalone electrical work (Electrical Only, service upgrades, panel changeouts) is categorized as a 'One-Stop/Quick Permit' in CommunityCore, issued without a plan upload. Residential electrical permits are billed on a distinct area-based fee schedule rather than the general valuation table.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for electrical modifications; changing light fixtures like-for-like does NOT require a permit
  • Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by reference and locally amended
  • Electrical Service Upgrade, Electrical Panel Change Out, and Electrical Only (commercial and residential) are listed among CommunityCore's One-Stop/Quick Permits (no plan upload required)
  • All contractors — including electrical contractors — must hold a current City of Northglenn contractor license in addition to any state licensure; permits are not issued until all contractors are licensed and listed on the permit Contractor
  • Electrician contractor license itself carries no fee, per the City's Contractor License page, though the license is still required Contractor

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Fee schedule

Residential Electrical Permit — not more than 1,000 sq ft enclosed living areaCity of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page — applies to single-family, multi-family, condominiums, and extensive remodeling/additions
$115
Residential Electrical Permit — over 1,000 to 1,500 sq ftCity of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Electrical permit fees table, residential row for over 1,000 and not more than 1,500 sq. ft.
$172.50
Residential Electrical Permit — over 1,500 to 2,000 sq ftCity of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Electrical permit fees table, residential row for over 1,500 and not more than 2,000 sq. ft.
$230
Residential Electrical Permit — each additional 100 sq ft or fraction thereof above 2,000 sq ftCity of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Electrical permit fees table, each additional 100 sq. ft. row
$11.50
Reinspection Fee
City of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees — $75.00 per hour. Show full citationCity of Northglenn Fees & Taxes page, Other Inspections and Fees — $75.00 per hour. That row belongs to the general building schedule; the electrical article at Municipal Code Sec. 10-3 sets its own “Re-inspection fee for all of the above” at $57.50 flat. Sec. 10-2 carries two conflict rules that point different ways here — “the specific requirement shall be applicable” favours the $57.50 electrical row, while “the more restrictive of the two shall govern” favours the hourly charge on any job over an hour. Confirm with the Building Division which applies to an electrical re-inspection.
$75/hour

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

See the full Northglenn inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Northglenn's residential electrical fee is area-based (tied to enclosed living area), not valuation-based like most other Northglenn permit types — don't apply the general Valuation Chart to electrical permits.
  • Electrical work is a same-visit 'Quick Permit' in CommunityCore, unlike additions/remodels which require the longer Plan Review track — factor this into project sequencing.
  • Northglenn requires its own contractor license for electrical contractors (the license itself is free) in addition to Colorado state electrical licensure — confirm both are current before applying. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Northglenn requires an electrical permit for: Permit required for electrical modifications; changing light fixtures like-for-like does NOT require a permit; Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by reference and locally amended; Electrical Service Upgrade, Electrical Panel Change Out, and Electrical Only (commercial and residential) are listed among CommunityCore's One-Stop/Quick Permits (no plan upload required); All contractors — including electrical contractors — must hold a current City of Northglenn contractor license in addition to any state licensure; permits are not issued until all contractors are licensed and listed on the permit; Electrician contractor license itself carries no fee, per the City's Contractor License page, though the license is still required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Northglenn Building Division (operated under contract by SAFEbuilt) at 303.450.8745 before starting work.

For a home with 1,000 sq ft or less of enclosed living area, the residential electrical permit fee is $115, scaling up to $230 for homes between 1,500 and 2,000 sq ft, plus $11.50 per additional 100 sq ft above 2,000 sq ft.

Northglenn does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Northglenn Building Division (operated under contract by SAFEbuilt) at 303.450.8745 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (CommunityCore); City of Northglenn Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Northglenn requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Northglenn Building Division (operated under contract by SAFEbuilt) (303.450.8745).

Apply through City of Northglenn Building Division (operated under contract by SAFEbuilt) at 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233. Phone: 303.450.8745, email: building@northglenn.org. Office hours: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays; Inspection Request Line 303.450.8748 (call before 4 p.m. for next-work-day scheduling). Official information: https://www.northglenn.org/government/departments/building/.

Northglenn, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference and locally amended — City of Northglenn Building Division code list, https://www.northglenn.org/government/departments/building/index.php; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference and locally amended, including a locally-filled Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria — source PDF: https://cms7files.revize.com/northglennco/IRC%202021.pdf; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference and locally amended; 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended; Municode Northglenn Chapter 10 (Building Regulations) governs adoption: Article 10-1 (Building Department administration), Article 10-2 (IBC amendments), Article 10-7 (IFGC), Article 10-8 (IRC amendments), Article 10-11 (IECC), Article 10-16 (IPMC), Article 10-17 (IEBC), Article 10-18 (Contractor Licenses) — https://municode.northglenn.org/ch10/chapter_10.html; NOTE (per City's own Building Division page): Northglenn is scheduled to adopt the suite of 2024 ICC codes by summer 2026 and the 2026 NEC immediately following State of Colorado adoption (slated for adoption August 2026) — confirm current edition in force at time of permitting. Local amendments apply — see the Northglenn overview page for the full list.

Yes. Electrical Panel Change Out is explicitly listed among CommunityCore's One-Stop/Quick Permits, meaning it does not require the multi-day Plan Review track.

Sources & verification

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