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Superior building permits
VerifiedSuperior, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions)
VerifiedRequired for construction of new single-family homes, additions, and similar new residential structures within the Town of Superior. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC (as locally amended) plus the Town's structural/wind design criteria, Green Building Program, and Municipal Code Section 18-14-40 construction-waste-recycling requirement. Applications are submitted through Community Core and reviewed by the Town's Planning & Building Department, whose Building Division is operated by SAFEbuilt; Mountain View Fire Protection District conducts an independent, separately-timed fire/sprinkler plan review for new residential construction.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted by Superior Municipal Code Chapter 18
- Must meet the Town's structural/wind design criteria: 154 mph wind speed, 25 lbs/sq ft wind load, 30 lbs/sq ft roof live load, and 36-inch minimum frost line depth
- New residential structures must demonstrate a minimum of 50% construction waste recycling (Municipal Code Section 18-14-40), with waste diversion tracking submitted to the Town at project completion
- Must demonstrate sufficient Green Building Program points scaled to the home's square footage, and 2021 IECC energy-code compliance (via RES-Check, an energy-rating-company Energy Compliance Report, or full prescriptive IECC compliance)
- A Mountain View Fire Protection District Application for Plan Review is required for each residential unit/riser sprinkler submittal, including modular homes; this fire district review is separate from the Town's own review track and may run on a different timeline
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Superior Contractor License (Initial fee $200, obtained via Community Core) in addition to any required State (DORA) trade license
- Combined building plan set (soils report, stamped foundation/structural plans, architectural/floor plans, combined electrical/mechanical plans, site/plot plan with grading and erosion-control BMPs) uploaded as a single set to Community Core
- A large-format (22x34 or 24x36 inch) copy of the approved plan set must be kept on site until final inspections pass
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Electronic application submitted through the Town's Community Core portal, including property owner/contractor details, project description, and estimated valuation
- RequiredResidential Building Permit Application Checklist submittal packageSoils report, stamped foundation and structural plans, architectural/floor plans, combined building/electrical/mechanical plans, building elevations, and a stamped/signed/sealed plot or site plan
- RequiredMountain View Fire Protection District Application for Plan ReviewRequired with each sprinkler submittal for each residential unit/riser, including modular homes
- RequiredGreen Building Program / 2021 IECC energy compliance documentationRES-Check, an energy-rating-company Energy Compliance Report, or full prescriptive IECC compliance documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $0.00 to $500.00 | $28.50 | Town of Superior 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, FINAL 2026 03/09/26) |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $81.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,000,000.01 and up | $8,424.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Due when plans are submitted; based on estimated Permit Fees and adjusted if actual fees differ materially |
| Town Use Tax | 3.775% (2025 rate) of 50% of total project valuation | — |
| Boulder County Use Tax | 1.335% (2026 rate) of 50% of total project valuation | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedCovers additions, remodels (including basement finishes), decks, fences, retaining walls over 4 feet tall, structural repairs, window replacement, and detached accessory structures greater than 200 sq ft in the Town of Superior. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as adopted, using the same Permit Guidance review-period targets and Building Permit Fee valuation schedule as new construction.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- A permit is required for: additions; all types of remodels including basement finishes; structural repairs; replacement of windows; decks; fences; retaining walls over 4 ft tall; detached accessory structures greater than 200 sq ft
- Retaining walls over 4 feet tall require an engineering letter and may require a safety railing on top of the wall, per the Residential Building Permit Application Checklist site-plan requirements
- Additions/remodels greater than 500 sq ft are encouraged (though not required, unlike new residential structures) to divert construction waste per Municipal Code Section 18-14-40
- Combined plan submittal (architectural/floor plans, site plan, structural details as applicable) uploaded to Community Core
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Electronic application submitted through the Town's Community Core portal
- RequiredSite/Plot Plan and applicable structural/architectural plansScaled per the Residential Building Permit Application Checklist, including setbacks, lot coverage, and engineering letter for retaining walls over 4 feet
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Exhibit A schedule as new construction) | $28.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule | Exhibit A, FINAL 2026 03/09/26 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Town Use Tax | 3.775% (2025 rate) of 50% of total project valuation | — |
| Boulder County Use Tax | 1.335% (2026 rate) of 50% of total project valuation | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical wiring, service, and equipment work in the Town of Superior. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted, and billed under a dedicated Electrical Permit Fee table (separate from the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule) based on either enclosed living area (for new/remodeled/added single-family, duplex, condo, or townhouse wiring) or dollar valuation (for service hookups, modular home connections, and other electrical work).
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- Contractors must hold a current Town of Superior Electrical Contractor License, requiring active State and Master License copies plus a Certificate of Insurance uploaded via Community Core
- New/remodeled/added residential wiring is billed by enclosed living area (not project valuation)
- Other electrical work (service hookups, modular home connections, temporary construction meters) is billed on the dollar value of the electrical installation, including time and materials
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Electronic application submitted through Community Core
- RequiredTown of Superior Electrical Contractor LicenseRequires active State and Master License copies and a Certificate of Insurance; Initial fee $200, renewal $100 (not expired) or $200 (expired)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential wiring (new/remodel/addition) — not more than 1,000 sq ft enclosed living area | $46.00 | Town of Superior 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), Electrical Permit Fees table |
| Residential wiring — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft | $51.75 | — |
| Residential wiring — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft | $63.25 | — |
| Residential wiring — per additional 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft | $3.45 | — |
| Other electrical work (service hookups, modular home connections) — valuation $2,001 to $50,000 | $19.55 per $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Mobile homes / travel trailer parks | $46.00 per space | Plus $51.75 for re-inspections |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in the Town of Superior, including water heater installation (expansion tank required if backflow is on the system). Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted. No separate valuation-based fee table is published for plumbing; it is billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- A permit is required for installation of water heaters (an expansion tank is required if backflow is on the system)
- Contractors must hold a current Town of Superior Plumbing Contractor License, requiring active State and Master License copies plus a Certificate of Insurance
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by Superior Municipal Code Chapter 18
- No dedicated plumbing valuation table exists in the 2026 Fee Schedule; billed under the general Building Permit Fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Electronic application submitted through Community Core
- RequiredTown of Superior Plumbing Contractor LicenseRequires active State and Master License copies and a Certificate of Insurance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based Exhibit A schedule; no separate plumbing table published) | $28.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule | Exhibit A, FINAL 2026 03/09/26 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps in the Town of Superior. Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted. No separate valuation-based fee table is published for mechanical/HVAC work; it is billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- A permit is required for air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps
- Contractors must hold a current Town of Superior Mechanical Contractor License, requiring an active ICC Certification, proof of license in two surrounding jurisdictions, and a Certificate of Insurance
- Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by Superior Municipal Code Chapter 18
- No dedicated mechanical/HVAC valuation table exists in the 2026 Fee Schedule; billed under the general Building Permit Fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Electronic application submitted through Community Core
- RequiredTown of Superior Mechanical Contractor LicenseRequires active ICC Certification, proof of license in two surrounding jurisdictions, and a Certificate of Insurance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based Exhibit A schedule; no separate mechanical table published) | $28.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule | Exhibit A, FINAL 2026 03/09/26 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
Residential/Commercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system in the Town of Superior. Superior is a SolSmart-designated 'Open for Solar' community with a dedicated Sustainable Building page describing its solar permit process: the Town's own $300 permit fee is waived for qualifying solar PV permits, and the permit is issued within 5 business days of a complete application passing plan review — both figures confirmed directly from the Town's own Sustainable Building page (superiorcolorado.gov). The underlying Colorado use tax and Colorado statewide fee cap (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113) still apply.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical installation must be performed by a Colorado-licensed electrician, per the Town's Sustainable Building page
- Contractor must carry a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Superior as certificate holder, and hold a current Town of Superior Contractor License/Registration (Specialty License category covers Solar) via Community Core, per the Contractor Licensing requirements documented elsewhere in this file
- Reviewed under the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted (Ordinance 1620) for the structural mounting scope and the 2023 NEC Article 690 for the electrical/interconnection scope, per the Town's Sustainable Building page
- Total cost of materials (before rebates) and installation must be listed on the permit for calculation of the Town's use tax, even though the base $300 permit fee itself is waived
- Submittal package includes 'Photovoltaic Solar Systems' specifications and an Inspection Checklist; an alternate, expedited submission path is available through the Solar ABC (Solar Automated Building Codes) program, per the Town's Sustainable Building page
- Final inspection triggers same-day notification to Xcel Energy for interconnection, per the Town's Sustainable Building page
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core) — Solar scopeElectronic application submitted through the Town's Community Core portal; electronic submission and communication are permitted for solar per the Town's Sustainable Building page
- RequiredPhotovoltaic Solar System SpecificationsLocation diagram, mounting details, and electrical schematics for the array and inverter
- RequiredSolar Inspection ChecklistTown of Superior's published solar-specific inspection checklist
- RequiredTown of Superior Specialty (Solar) Contractor LicenseRequires a Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State and a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as certificate holder
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Permit Fee | $300.00 — WAIVED | Town of Superior Sustainable Building page (superiorcolorado.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-Building/Sustainable-Building): 'Permit fees of $300 are waived.' Confirmed directly from the Town's own primary-source page, distinct from the general valuation-based Table 1-A Building Permit Fee schedule used for other permit types in this file. |
| Local & County Use Tax | 3.8% | Town of Superior Sustainable Building page: 'The total cost of materials (before rebates) and installation must be listed on the permit for calculation of the use tax. 3.8% Local & County Tax.' Applied even though the base permit fee is waived. |
| Colorado statewide solar fee cap (backstop, if any residual fee is charged) | $500.00 residential / $1,000.00 commercial maximum | C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 — applies statewide regardless of local fee waivers, as a ceiling on any fee a Colorado governmental body could otherwise charge for a solar energy device permit. |
Roofing Permit (Reroof / Repair)
VerifiedRequired for roof replacements and repairs of 100 sq ft or more in the Town of Superior. Billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule. Governed by detailed local roofing amendments (high-wind criteria, Class A fire rating, ice-and-water shield, mid-roof inspection) published on the Town's dedicated Supplemental Roof Information page.
Verified 2026-07-05 · Source
Requirements
- No permit required for a roof repair under 100 sq ft
- The Town is a designated high-wind region; all replaced roofs must meet high-wind criteria per ASTM D7158 Class G or H, or ASTM D3161 Class F, per the 2018 IRC wind-criteria requirement adopted June 2020
- All roofs must carry a Class A fire rating; wood shakes/shingles are acceptable only as part of a Class A-rated assembly (e.g., DensDeck roof board per UL 790)
- Ice-and-water shield required on all eaves (minimum one 3-foot-wide strip); drip edge required on eaves and rakes
- New step flashing required at all sloped roof-to-wall intersections, with bump-out flashing where an eave meets a vertical wall; damaged or non-new flashings, valley metal, and vent covers must be replaced
- Tile roofs replacing another roofing type require an engineer's report on structural load adequacy; a single roof overlay is allowed only with an engineer's report and code-compliant shingles
- Low-slope roofs (2:12 to 4:12 pitch) require a double layer of underlayment felt per IRC R905.2.7, or a single layer of ice barrier across the entire slope plus 24 inches onto the adjacent slope
- Tile roof repairs limited to matching style/size; wind damage to 15% of a slope requires replacing the entire slope including ridge and rake; wood shake/shingle roofs must be fully replaced if more than 10% of the roof or 25% of any slope needs repair; repairs are capped at an aggregate 25% of the roof before a full reroof is required
- 'Woodruff' and similar composite shingles are no longer an approved covering and must be replaced, not repaired, upon damage
- Roofing contractors must supply proof of Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance naming the Town of Superior as certificate holder
- Properties within the Rock Creek Master Homeowners Association require separate HOA Architectural Request approval for roof replacement or repairs exceeding 25% of the roof
- Mid-roof inspections are required in addition to a final inspection; ladders must be supplied by the contractor for both
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Electronic application submitted through Community Core
- RequiredTown of Superior Roofing Specialty LicenseRequires a Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State and a Certificate of Insurance; roofing falls under the Town's Specialty License category
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based Exhibit A schedule; no separate roofing table published) | $28.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule | Exhibit A, FINAL 2026 03/09/26 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $100.00 per hour | Applies to a failed/cancelled roof inspection |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Superior has no distinct electric-vehicle-charging-station permit or fee line. An EV charger circuit is standalone electrical work billed under the Electrical Permit Fee table's 'Other electrical work' valuation-based tier (the same table documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry, used for service hookups and modular home connections), rather than the residential-square-footage tier used for whole-house wiring — this is a real, currently-published fee-schedule line item and is the governing charge for an EV charger circuit. Superior's 2020 Census population (13,094) exceeds the 10,000-resident municipal threshold in Colorado HB24-1173 (effective 8/7/2024), making the Town a 'covered municipal permitting agency' required to have adopted, by 12/31/2025, either the state's model EV-charger permit code, its own objective EV-charger standards, or an affirmation of its existing review process; a fresh 2026-07-20 re-check of the Town's Municipal Code and Board of Trustees ordinance/resolution list found no public confirmation of which path the Town selected.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Contractors must hold a current Town of Superior Electrical Contractor License, requiring active State and Master License copies plus a Certificate of Insurance uploaded via Community Core
- EV charger circuit work is billed on the dollar value of the electrical installation (the 'Other electrical work' valuation table), the same basis used for service hookups and modular home connections, rather than the square-footage table used for whole-house residential wiring
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted
- Superior (2020 Census population 13,094) is a 'covered municipal permitting agency' under Colorado HB24-1173; no public confirmation of the Town's chosen compliance path (model code, custom standards, or status-quo affirmation) by the 12/31/2025 deadline was located in this review, including after a 2026-07-20 re-check — reported as a genuinely open point rather than assumed
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Electronic application submitted through Community Core; no dedicated EV/EVSE checkbox exists
- RequiredTown of Superior Electrical Contractor LicenseRequires active State and Master License copies and a Certificate of Insurance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Other electrical work (service hookups, modular home connections; closest applicable tier for an EV charger circuit) — valuation $2,001 to $50,000 | $19.55 per $1,000 or fraction thereof | Town of Superior 2026 Governmental Fee Schedule (Exhibit A), Electrical Permit Fees table; no dedicated EV/EVSE fee line exists. Re-confirmed live 2026-07-20. |
Sources & verification
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