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Columbine Valley building permits
VerifiedColumbine Valley, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit with Plan Review (New Construction)
VerifiedColumbine Valley's primary building-permit track for new single-family home construction, reviewed under the 2024 IBC/IRC as locally adopted. The Town does not operate a separate 'new construction' permit type distinct from its general 'Building Permit with Plan Review' track, which also covers structural remodels and plumbing/electrical changes (see residential-addition-remodel for that broader scope).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Signed contract between contractor and homeowner submitted with the application
- HOA approval required for any exterior alterations before Town permit issuance
- Plans prepared to the level of complexity required by the project; may be hand-drawn for simple work, professionally prepared/stamped for larger new-construction projects
- Reviewed under the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted by the Town
- Compliance with Town roofing amendments if roofing work is part of the new construction scope
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- RequiredSigned Contractor-Homeowner ContractCopy required at submittal
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplexity and stamping requirements scale with project scope
- RequiredHOA ApprovalRequired for any exterior alterations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $7,600 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, plus inspection fees | Town of Columbine Valley Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026; new SFR construction is separately valued at $300/sq ft under the Miscellaneous Project Valuation Schedule if greater than the applicant's stated value |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Assessed only when plans are reviewed for code compliance |
| Town Sales Tax and Use Tax | Total Job Valuation x 50% x 3% | Non-refundable, due at permit issuance |
| Arapahoe County Open Space Tax | Total Job Valuation x 50% x 0.25% | Non-refundable, due at permit issuance |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | Per the Fee Schedule PDF and Inspections page |
Building Permit with Plan Review (Addition / Structural Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for home additions and structural remodels involving changes to structure, plumbing, or electrical systems, per the Town's 'Building Permit with Plan Review' track. Kitchen and bath remodels may or may not require this track depending on scope; the Town advises contacting Town Hall for a scope determination.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Signed contract between contractor and homeowner submitted with the application
- HOA approval required for any exterior alterations
- Applies to home remodels with changes to structure, plumbing, or electrical; also applies to structures anchored by footings/caissons (e.g., pergolas) and complex landscaping projects involving electric, gas, or plumbing work
- Kitchen/bath remodel scope is case-by-case; contact Town Hall (303-795-1434) for a determination of whether plan review is required
- Reviewed under the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- RequiredSigned Contractor-Homeowner Contract
- OptionalHOA ApprovalRequired for exterior alterations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered schedule) | $33 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling through $7,600 + $5/$1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Columbine Valley Fee Schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Miscellaneous Project Valuation — SFR Addition | $300 per square foot | — |
| Miscellaneous Project Valuation — SFR Remodel | $200 per square foot | — |
| Miscellaneous Project Valuation — New Basement Finish | $35/sq ft base plus Category 1 ($50/sq ft), Category 2 ($80/sq ft), or Category 3 ($90/sq ft) finish add-on | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Only when plans are reviewed for code compliance |
| Town Sales Tax and Use Tax | Total Job Valuation x 50% x 3% | — |
| Arapahoe County Open Space Tax | Total Job Valuation x 50% x 0.25% | — |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
Electrical Permit (Non-Structural Building Permit / Building Permit with Plan Review)
Columbine Valley does not publish a standalone Electrical Permit application; electrical service changes are processed under the Town's 'Non-Structural Building Permit' track, while electrical work bundled with structural remodels is processed under the 'Building Permit with Plan Review' track. The Town issues its own electrical permits and performs its own electrical inspections locally (does not defer permitting entirely to the Colorado State Electrical Board), though the Electrician contractor-license category itself carries no local license fee, consistent with electricians separately holding Colorado DORA state licensure.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Change to electrical service alone qualifies for the 'Non-Structural Building Permit' track
- Electrical work that is part of a structural remodel or new construction project requires the 'Building Permit with Plan Review' track instead
- Homeowners occupying their own property may perform electrical work without a contractor license, per the Town's FAQs, but must still obtain the applicable permit and meet code
- Non-homeowner electrical contractors: the Town's Contractor License fee table lists an 'Electrician' category with no local license fee, implying reliance on separate Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) licensure for the credential itself, while the Town still issues the local permit and schedules its own inspection
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town
Required documents
- RequiredNon-Structural Building Permit Application (for standalone electrical service changes)Submitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application with Plan Review (if electrical work is part of a larger remodel)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered; no separate electrical-only fee table published) | $33 minimum, scaling per the Town's general Building Permit Fee Schedule | The Town does not publish a distinct electrical-fee valuation table (unlike some larger CO jurisdictions that use the CRS 12-23-117(3) state-anchored schedule) — electrical work is billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
Plumbing Permit (Building Permit with Plan Review)
Columbine Valley does not publish a standalone Plumbing Permit application; plumbing work is processed under the Town's 'Building Permit with Plan Review' track whenever it involves changes to structure, plumbing, or electrical systems, or under the Non-Structural track for simpler fixture-level work. The Town's Contractor License fee schedule bills a distinct 'Plumber' license category ($100/year full, $50/half-year), indicating the Town runs its own local plumbing-permit and licensing program rather than deferring entirely to the Colorado State Plumbing Board.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing work bundled with structural changes requires the Building Permit with Plan Review track
- Homeowners occupying their own property may perform plumbing work without a contractor license per the Town's FAQs, but must still obtain the applicable permit
- Plumbing contractors must hold a current Town of Columbine Valley Plumber contractor license ($100/year, $50 half-year after June 30), in addition to any Colorado state-level plumbing licensure
- Governed by the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted (the Town's Building Codes page does not separately name an IPC edition)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application with Plan Review (or Non-Structural Building Permit for simpler fixture work)Submitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- RequiredTown of Columbine Valley Plumber Contractor License
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered; no separate plumbing-only fee table published) | $33 minimum, scaling per the Town's general Building Permit Fee Schedule | — |
| Plumber Contractor License | $100/year (full year); $50 (half-year, applications after June 30) | — |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Non-Structural Building Permit)
VerifiedHVAC and water heater replacement are explicitly named examples of work processed under the Town's 'Non-Structural Building Permit' track. The Town's Contractor License fee schedule bills a distinct 'Mechanical' license category ($100/year, $50 half-year).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Air conditioner, furnace, and water heater replacement qualify for the Non-Structural Building Permit track
- Mechanical contractors must hold a current Town of Columbine Valley Mechanical contractor license
- Homeowners occupying their own property may perform mechanical/HVAC work without a contractor license per the Town's FAQs
Required documents
- RequiredNon-Structural Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- RequiredTown of Columbine Valley Mechanical Contractor License
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered; no separate mechanical-only fee table published) | $33 minimum, scaling per the Town's general Building Permit Fee Schedule | — |
| Mechanical Contractor License | $100/year (full year); $50 (half-year, applications after June 30) | — |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedStandard roof replacement (asphalt shingle, shake shingle, ceramic tile) is processed under the Town's dedicated Roofing Permit Application, distinct from the general Building Permit tracks. Subject to the Town's specific roofing amendments (ice barrier, drip edge, ventilation, flashing, fastening requirements).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Ice barrier required on the eave edge for all new roof tear-offs, extending 24 inches from the exterior wall
- Drip edge metal required at eaves and gable ends (minimum 2 inches onto roof surface, 1.5 inches over exposed decking edge)
- Minimum roof ventilation of 1 square foot of roof vents per 150 square feet of roof area
- Nail-down mineral surfaced roll roofing is NOT allowed; adhered- or torch-down installation required instead
- Open valley flashing must be minimum 24-inch wide, 26-gage galvanized steel
- Flashing and counter-flashing required where roof meets a vertical surface
- Asphalt shingles must be fastened to solidly sheathed decks
- HOA approval required before Town permit issuance, since roofing is an exterior alteration
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- RequiredHOA Approval
- RequiredSigned Contractor-Homeowner Contract
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered; no separate flat re-roof fee published) | $33 minimum, scaling per the Town's general Building Permit Fee Schedule | — |
| Roofer Contractor License | $100/year (full year); $50 (half-year, applications after June 30) | — |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedThe Town does not publish a standalone Solar/Photovoltaic permit page or application distinct from its general Building Permit tracks. Based on the Town's own permit-track structure, a rooftop PV installation would be processed as an electrical-service-change item under the Non-Structural Building Permit (for a straightforward panel/inverter/service-connection retrofit) or under the Building Permit with Plan Review track if structural roof-mounting work is involved.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No dedicated solar permit application exists on the Town's website — checked the Building Permits, Other Permits, and Fee Schedule pages directly; none name solar or photovoltaic systems specifically
- Likely processed as an electrical service change (Non-Structural Building Permit) for the electrical/inverter portion, with structural roof-mount review folded into the same or a Building Permit with Plan Review application if roof structure is altered
- HOA approval required before Town permit issuance for any roof-mounted or exterior-visible equipment
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted, for the electrical interconnection portion
Required documents
- RequiredNon-Structural Building Permit Application or Building Permit with Plan Review (project-dependent)Submitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal; contact Town Hall to confirm which track applies before submitting
- RequiredHOA Approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered; no separate solar fee table published) | $33 minimum, scaling per the Town's general Building Permit Fee Schedule | No solar-specific fee line exists in the Town's published Fee Schedule PDF or webpage |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
| Statewide aggregate fee cap on active solar energy system installs | $500.00 maximum (residential) / $1,000.00 maximum (commercial), per Colorado C.R.S. 24-48.5-113 (enacted by HB21-1284) | Statutory cap on the aggregate of all local-government fees/charges related to installing an active solar energy system under 2 megawatts DC, applicable statewide regardless of Columbine Valley's own valuation-based fee table. Repealed effective December 31, 2029 unless renewed. |
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe Town does not publish a standalone EV charger/EVSE permit page or application. Checked the Building Permits, Other Permits, and Fee Schedule pages directly (columbinevalley.org/building-permits/, /street-cut-permit/, /fee-schedule/) — none name electric vehicle charging stations, EV chargers, or EVSE specifically. Based on the Town's own permit-track structure, installing an EV charger (a new circuit/outlet or electrical service modification) would fall under the 'Non-Structural Building Permit' track, the same track the Town names for other electrical service changes; a charger installation bundled with a larger structural remodel would instead fall under 'Building Permit with Plan Review.' Re-chased 2026-07-20: located and directly fetched the Town's actual, currently-effective Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF (CV_Building_ProjectEvaluationFees_01.01.26.pdf, effective Jan. 1, 2026), confirming the valuation-tiered fee table below is real and governs this permit track (no separate EV/EVSE line exists in it).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- No dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit application exists on the Town's website
- Electrical service change for a new circuit/outlet (the typical Level 1/Level 2 EV charger installation) would qualify for the Non-Structural Building Permit track, consistent with the Town's treatment of other electrical service modifications
- A charger installation involving structural work (e.g., new panel/service upgrade tied to a larger remodel) would instead require the Building Permit with Plan Review track
- Homeowners occupying their own property may perform electrical work without a contractor license, per the Town's FAQs, but must still obtain the applicable permit
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town for the electrical work itself
Required documents
- RequiredNon-Structural Building Permit Application (or Building Permit with Plan Review if bundled with structural work)Submitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal; contact Town Hall to confirm which track applies before submitting
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered; no separate EV-charger fee line published) | $33 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), then $33 + $4.50/each additional $100 up to $2,000, then $105.50 + $19/each additional $1,000 up to $25,000, then $542.50 + $13.50/each additional $1,000 up to $50,000, then $875 + $9.50/each additional $1,000 up to $100,000, then $1,350 + $7.50/each additional $1,000 up to $500,000, then $4,350 + $6.50/each additional $1,000 up to $1,000,000, then $7,600 + $5/each additional $1,000 above that | Directly re-fetched and confirmed against the Town's currently-effective Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF (CV_Building_ProjectEvaluationFees_01.01.26.pdf, rev. 12.31.25, effective Jan. 1, 2026). No EV-charger-specific fee line exists in it; billed under this same general valuation-based schedule used for other electrical work, per the Town's own permit-track structure. |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | Confirmed on the same currently-effective Building Permit Fee Schedule PDF |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for structure demolition in Columbine Valley, issued via a dedicated Demolition Permit Application distinct from the general Building Permit tracks. Mandatory asbestos testing applies to all demolition projects.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- An asbestos test is required for ALL demolition projects, with documentation submitted to the Town
- A positive asbestos test result mandates abatement before demolition may proceed
- HOA approval likely required depending on HOA covenant scope (not explicitly stated for demolition specifically, but generally required for exterior work per the Town's Building Permits page)
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- RequiredAsbestos Test ReportRequired for all demolition projects; positive results require documented abatement before demolition
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered; no separate flat demolition fee published) | $33 minimum, scaling per the Town's general Building Permit Fee Schedule | No demolition-specific fee line found in the Fee Schedule PDF or webpage; billed under the general schedule |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
Deck / Covered Patio Permit
VerifiedDecks and patio covers are named examples of small-scope projects under the Town's general Building Permit process, with dedicated per-square-foot valuation rates. The Building Permits FAQ explicitly notes decks above ground generally require a permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Generally, if the deck is above ground, a permit is required, per the Town's FAQs
- Structures anchored by footings or caissons (e.g., pergolas) require the Building Permit with Plan Review track
- HOA approval required for exterior structures
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (track depends on whether footings/caissons are involved)Submitted via the Town's GovPilot online portal
- RequiredHOA Approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Project Valuation — Deck | $65 per square foot | — |
| Miscellaneous Project Valuation — Patio Cover | $65 per square foot | — |
| Miscellaneous Project Valuation — Patio Enclosure | $135 per square foot | — |
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered, applied to the above per-sq-ft valuation) | $33 minimum, scaling per the Town's general Building Permit Fee Schedule | — |
| Inspection / Re-inspection Fee | $45 per inspection | — |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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