How much does an electrical service change cost in Centennial?

Non-living-area electrical work such as a service change is fee'd under the 'All Other Electrical Fees' table based on installation value: $100.00 minimum for installations up to $2,000, or $5.00 per thousand (or fraction) plus $100.00 for installations above $2,000. Source: City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule.

Electrical Permit in Centennial, Colorado

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Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Centennial, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as currently adopted by the City. Fees are based on living area (square footage) for residential dwellings, or on installation value for all other electrical work.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

From$100.00Residential Electrical Fee — living area not more than 1,000 sq ft — see all 6 fees below

When you need this permit

Electrical permit required for hard-wired electrical installation, alteration, or repair
Governed by the 2023 NEC as currently adopted by the City of Centennial
Electrical contractors must be licensed by the Colorado Electrical Board and are required to register with the City on the Electrical Registration Form (no City registration fee)
One-Stop Permit classification applies to 'Electric Service Change' (replacement of a service or its components without additional load) — no plan review required, processed same-day

Required documents

Required
Electrical Permit Application
Submitted online through the Centennial Self-Service Portal
Required
Electrical Registration Form
City of Centennial registration required for electrical contractors (no fee); Colorado Electrical Board license required

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Residential Electrical Fee — living area not more than 1,000 sq ft	$100.00	City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF), Electrical Fee Table Section A; applies to single-family dwellings, site-built and modular/factory-built homes, duplexes, condominiums, and townhouses
Residential Electrical Fee — living area 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft	$150.00	City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
Residential Electrical Fee — living area 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft	$200.00	City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
Residential Electrical Fee — per 100 sq ft in excess of 2,000 sq ft	$10.00 per 100 sq ft (rounded up)	City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF); example given: 2,235 sq ft home = $200 base + $30 (rounded 235 sq ft to 300) = $230.00 total
All Other Electrical Fees (non-living-area installations, e.g. garage, shop, PV, service connections, temporary meters, commercial) — value of installation not more than $2,000	$100.00	City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF), Electrical Fee Table Section B; based on total cost to customer of labor, materials, and items
All Other Electrical Fees — value of installation $2,001 and above	$5.00 per thousand or fraction thereof, plus $100.00 base	City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF); example given: $5,150 installation rounds up to $6,000 = 6 x $5 + $100 = $130.00 total

Review timeline

1–1 business days

Centennial’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
Wiring and box placement before walls are closed (not required for One-Stop electric service change permits)
2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2023 NEC

Tips

Electric service change is classified as a One-Stop Permit — no plan review, considered an 'over the counter' permit issued in 1 business day, per the City's Building Permit Review Schedule.
Miscellaneous electrical work bundled with plumbing/mechanical/architectural changes falls under the 'Residential Miscellaneous' or 'Commercial Miscellaneous' classification (5 business days for residential per the Review Schedule).
Electrical contractors register with the City at no charge but must hold a current Colorado Electrical Board license.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical service change cost in Centennial?: Non-living-area electrical work such as a service change is fee'd under the 'All Other Electrical Fees' table based on installation value: $100.00 minimum for installations up to $2,000, or $5.00 per thousand (or fraction) plus $100.00 for installations above $2,000. Source: City of Centennial Building Permit Fee Schedule.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Centennial building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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