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Delta building permits
VerifiedDelta, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes and other new residential construction within Delta city limits, per the City's Building Permit Application and Residential Building Permit Checklist. Reviewed under the City-adopted I-Codes (2018 IBC/IRC as named on the Building Department page; see codesAdopted note on the 2024-IBC valuation-table discrepancy). Issued by the City of Delta Building Department; plumbing is issued and inspected exclusively by the State of Colorado, not the City.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application, signed, submitted to the City of Delta Building Department (360 Main Street) or emailed to comdev@cityofdelta.net
- Copy of the recorded deed
- Two (2) plot plans showing property address, north arrow and scale, lot dimensions, all projections (stairs, balconies, decks, cantilevers) with distances from proposed structure to property lines and existing structures, and what surrounds the property (street names, ditches, lakes, railroads)
- Two (2) sets of architectural/floor plans, engineered stamped foundation plan, mechanical plans, and Manual J compliance documentation
- Separate Mechanical Permit Application
- Address application
- Sewer and Water tap application (or County On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) approval for septic, when applicable)
- Separate permits required by the City for electrical, solar, and mechanical work; a separate permit is required by the State of Colorado for plumbing work
- Applicant must disclose asbestos-inspection status of building materials to be disturbed by the project on the Building Permit Application
- All substantial building plans are reviewed by SAFEbuilt (303-774-1388 x103) on the City's behalf; small projects such as carports or porches may instead be reviewed directly by the City Building Inspector
- Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or is suspended/abandoned for 180 consecutive days thereafter
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSigned application submitted to the City of Delta Building Department; includes valuation, setbacks, occupancy/construction type, and homeowner-clause disclosures
- RequiredResidential Building Permit ChecklistCity-published checklist of required submittal items, permits that may also be required, and fees due at application vs. issuance
- RequiredTwo Plot PlansProperty address, north arrow/scale, lot dimensions, projections and setback distances, surrounding context
- RequiredEngineered Stamped Foundation Plan (2 sets)Part of the two required sets of architectural/floor/mechanical plans
- RequiredRecorded Deed (copy)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3B) | $23.50 for valuation $1.00–$500.00; $23.50 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction) up to $2,000; $69.25 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 (or fraction) up to $25,000; $391.25 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 up to $100,000 (note: fee schedule text repeats this bracket ceiling for the $25,000.01–$50,000 tier); $643.75 + $7.00 per additional $1,000 for $50,000.01–$100,000; $993.75 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 for $100,000.01–$500,000; $3,233.75 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 for $500,000.01–$1,000,000; $5,608.75 + $3.15 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Per the City's 2026 Schedule of City Fees and Charges, Section 3-B, Table 3B. Minimum valuation for building permits must not be less than the per-square-foot Square Foot Construction Cost table (Table 3A) for the applicable occupancy group and construction type (e.g., R-3 one/two-family residential: $209.61–$165.67/sq ft depending on construction type; unfinished basements $31.50/sq ft). |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee when submittal documents are required by code; $100.00 for a duplicate building already reviewed; $47.00/hour (min. half-hour) for additional review due to incomplete submittals or applicant changes | Per the 2026 Fee Schedule, Section 3-C. Up to 80% of a paid plan review fee may be refunded if the permit application is withdrawn before review begins. |
| Investigation Fee | Equal to the amount of the permit fee otherwise due | Charged in addition to the permit fee whenever work requiring a permit is commenced without one first being obtained, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. Per 2026 Fee Schedule, Section 3-J. |
| Use Tax | 3% of the cost of materials | Per 2026 Fee Schedule, Section 3-D-10, applied to building-permit materials generally. |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and foundation/change-of-use work on existing residential structures in Delta, using the same Building Permit Application as new construction (with 'Addition', 'Remodel', 'Foundation', or 'Change of Use' checkboxes). Detached accessory sheds ≤200 sq ft with no electrical/plumbing are exempt from a building permit; see localAmendments for the full permit-exempt work list.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Same Building Permit Application used for new construction, with 'Addition,' 'Remodel,' 'Foundation,' or 'Change of Use' selected as the type of work
- Two (2) plot plans showing lot dimensions, projections, and distances to property lines/structures
- Two (2) sets of architectural/floor plans, foundation plan, and mechanical plans as applicable to project scope
- Change-of-use projects must state the FROM and TO use on the application
- Detached accessory structures (sheds, playhouses) ≤200 sq ft with no electrical or plumbing work do NOT require a building permit, per the City's 'Work Exempt from Permits' bulletin
- Decks ≤30 inches above grade and ≤20 sq ft, siding (except stucco), and window replacement with no structural change are also permit-exempt
- Separate permits required by the City for electrical, solar, and mechanical work; separate State permit for plumbing
- Applicant must disclose asbestos-inspection status for materials to be disturbed
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame form as new construction; type of work checkboxes include Addition, Remodel, Foundation, Re-Roof, Other
- RequiredPlot Plan (2 copies)
- OptionalWork Exempt from Permits bulletinCity-published list confirming whether a specific small project (shed, deck, siding, etc.) needs a permit at all before applying
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 3B) | Same bracket schedule as residential-building-permit — see that entry for the full Table 3B tiers | Per the 2026 Schedule of City Fees and Charges, Section 3-B |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee when submittal documents are required by code | Per the 2026 Fee Schedule, Section 3-C |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical work within Delta city limits. Unlike several peer Colorado home-rule cities in this corpus, the City of Delta itself handles ALL electrical permitting and inspection in-city (not the State) — governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code as locally adopted. Applied for via the shared 'Technical Permit Application' (also used for mechanical, fireplace/stove, and temporary power).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Technical Permit Application with 'Electrical' checked as type of work
- If new construction, the associated Building Permit must be issued before the Technical (electrical) Permit can be issued
- Square footage of residence/garage/basement/other required on the application for electrical permits specifically
- Homeowner Clause: a property owner may personally perform electrical work on their sole residence (not for sale/resale/rental) if they have reasonable working knowledge of the electrical code, per the Technical Permit Application
- If a permit is not filed in advance of the commencement of installation, the inspection fee is doubled pursuant to C.R.S. § 12-115-121(3)
- Temporary construction meters require a separate permit application from any other electrical activity
- Emergency Power Release: for outage-related emergency repairs (vehicular/storm/fire/equipment/meter damage), a licensed Colorado electrical contractor may begin work before permit issuance if the electrical permit application and Emergency Power Release form are received by the Building Department by the end of the first working day following the day work commenced
Required documents
- RequiredTechnical Permit ApplicationShared application form for Mechanical, Fireplace/Stove, Electrical, Temporary Power, and Photovoltaic (AC/DC) work
- OptionalEmergency Power Release Policy and FormOnly required when electrical work is performed as an emergency repair before permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Permit Fee (by unit area, Table 3C) | ≤1,000 sq ft: $100.00; 1,001–1,500 sq ft: $140.00; 1,501–2,000 sq ft: $180.00; >2,000 sq ft: $180.00 + $8.00 per additional 100 sq ft or fraction thereof | Per the 2026 Schedule of City Fees and Charges, Section 3-F, Table 3C |
| Commercial Electrical Permit Fee (by area, Table 3C) | ≤2,000 sq ft: $100.00; >2,000 sq ft: $100.00 + $8.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft or fraction thereof | Per the 2026 Fee Schedule, Section 3-F, Table 3C |
| Service Change / Other Minor Electrical Installation | $100.00 | Per Table 3C |
| Temporary Power / Construction Meter Permit | $50.00 | Per Table 3C |
| Mobile/Manufactured/Modular/Travel Home Electrical (each unit) | $100.00 | Per Table 3C |
| Plan Review | 65% of permit fee, if submittal documents are required by code | Per Table 3C |
| Use Tax | 3% of cost of materials | Waived if the electrical valuation is already included in an associated building permit's valuation, per Section 3-F |
Plumbing Permit (Issued by the State of Colorado, Not the City)
VerifiedPlumbing work within Delta city limits is NOT permitted or inspected by the City of Delta at all. Per the City's own Building Department page, Building Procedures Booklet, and every permit application form checked in this session, plumbing permits and inspections are handled exclusively by the State of Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) Plumbing Board.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permits must be obtained directly from the State of Colorado DORA Plumbing Board, not the City of Delta
- State Plumbing Board contact: (303) 894-2300; online applications at colorado.gov/pacific/dora/DPO_Electrical_Plumbing_Permits_Forms
- The City's own Building Permit Application and Technical Permit Application both explicitly disclose: 'A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED BY THE STATE FOR PLUMBING WORK'
- Final Plumbing Inspection is signed off by the State of Colorado, per the City's own Inspection Guidelines, not bundled into the City's Building Final inspection
Required documents
- RequiredState of Colorado Plumbing Permit ApplicationObtained directly from DORA, not from the City of Delta
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado Plumbing Permit Fee | Not published on any City of Delta page or document — this is a State-set fee, outside City of Delta jurisdiction and outside the scope of the City's own Schedule of Fees and Charges | Contact the State of Colorado DORA Plumbing Board directly at (303) 894-2300 for current plumbing permit fees; genuinely outside what the City of Delta publishes since the City does not administer this permit type |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ductwork, and mechanical-system installation in Delta, governed by the City's 2018 International Mechanical Code as locally adopted. Applied for via the shared 'Technical Permit Application' alongside electrical, fireplace/stove, temporary power, and photovoltaic work.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Technical Permit Application with 'Mechanical' checked as type of work
- If new construction, the associated Building Permit must be issued before the Technical (mechanical) Permit can be issued
- Contractor valuation (total valuation and cost of materials) required on the application for mechanical or stand-alone technical permits
- Fireplace/stove installations use the same Technical Permit Application, with the stove/fireplace type specified
Required documents
- RequiredTechnical Permit ApplicationShared form for Mechanical, Fireplace/Stove, Electrical, Temporary Power, and Photovoltaic (AC/DC) work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Mechanical valuation × 0.0075, minimum $50.00 | Per the 2026 Schedule of City Fees and Charges, Section 3-H-1 |
| Plan Review | 65% of the permit fee, if submittal documents are required by code | Per Section 3-H-2 |
| Use Tax | 3% of cost of materials | Waived if the mechanical valuation is already included in an associated building permit's valuation, per Section 3-H-3 |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work over 100 square feet on both residential and commercial buildings in Delta, per the City's Work Exempt from Permits bulletin and 2026 Fee Schedule. Uses the same Building Permit Application as new construction, with 'Re-Roof' checked as the type of work.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roofing over 100 sq ft in area requires a permit for BOTH residential and commercial projects, per the City's 'Work Exempt from Permits' bulletin — this is a lower/stricter threshold than the general small-project exemptions
- Same Building Permit Application used for new construction, with 'Re-Roof' selected as type of work
- Commercial re-roof fees are valuation-based per Table 3B rather than the flat residential fee (see fees)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame form as new construction; 'Re-Roof' checkbox under Type of Work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Re-Roof Fee | $25.00 | Per the 2026 Schedule of City Fees and Charges, Section 3-D-5 |
| Commercial Re-Roof Fee | Based on total valuation per Table 3B (the standard Building Permit Fee bracket schedule) | Per the 2026 Fee Schedule, Section 3-D-6 — NOT a flat fee for commercial projects, unlike the residential $25.00 flat rate |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolishing structures over 600 sq ft within Delta city limits (fences, carports, exterior porches, and similar appurtenances or buildings under 600 sq ft do not require this demolition permit), per the City's Application for Demolition Permit. Requires prior notification and approval from multiple utility providers before issuance.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition permit is required for buildings over 600 sq ft; NOT required for fences, carports, exterior porches, or similar appurtenances, or buildings under 600 sq ft, per the Application for Demolition Permit itself
- Applicant must notify AND receive prior approval from: Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA), CenturyLink, Charter/Spectrum, Black Hills Energy, City of Delta Municipal Light & Power, City of Delta Water, City of Delta Sewer, and the City of Delta Building Official — each with a named contact and sign-off line on the application form itself
- Applicant must disclose asbestos-inspection status of building materials to be disturbed by the demolition
- A separate State demolition permit is also referenced on the City's Building Department page ('demolition (state permit also required)') in addition to the City's own $15 permit
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Demolition PermitIncludes utility-company sign-off lines for DMEA, CenturyLink, Charter/Spectrum, Black Hills Energy, City ML&P, City Water, City Sewer, and the City Building Official
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | $15.00 | Per the Application for Demolition Permit itself and confirmed in the 2026 Schedule of City Fees and Charges, Section 3-D-7 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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