This is PermitBase’s published record for Avon as of 2026-07-06. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Avon building permits
VerifiedAvon, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Structure)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes and new residential structures in the Town of Avon, referred to on the Town's own permit-types guide as a 'New structure permit.' Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally adopted, plus the Town's published design criteria. Mechanical and plumbing are included in a New Structure Permit; electrical permits must be separately obtained through DORA (state), and a fire sprinkler permit is separately obtained through the Eagle River Fire Protection District.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC/IBC as adopted, and meet the Town's Design Criteria: 129 psf ground snow load (above 8,200 ft) / 107 psf (below), 115 mph wind speed, 48-inch minimum frost depth, -20F winter design temperature, Seismic Design Category B
- One full-size paper plan set required for all new construction before plan review can begin, in addition to the Cloudpermit electronic submittal
- Electrical permits are NOT issued by the Town — must be separately obtained through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
- Fire sprinkler permit (if applicable) obtained separately through the Eagle River Fire Protection District
- Contractor Business License (Cloudpermit) required for the General Contractor/Project Manager before the building permit can be issued
- Exterior design/site elements typically require Planning Division Development Plan review (Minor or Major) in addition to Building Division review
- Applications submitted via the Town of Avon Cloudpermit portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cloudpermit)Submitted electronically through us.cloudpermit.com/avon
- RequiredFull-Size Paper Plan SetOne full-size paper set required for new construction before plan review begins
- RequiredContractor Business LicenseRequired through Cloudpermit prior to permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $1.00-$500 | $50.00 | Community Development Fee Schedule, approved March 26, 2024 (Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501-$2,000 | $50.00 for the first $500 plus $3.40 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001-$25,000 | $76.25 for the first $2,000 plus $15.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001-$50,000 | $391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $11.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001-$100,000 | $710 for the first $50,000 plus $7.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001-$500,000 | $1,095 for the first $100,000 plus $6.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001-$1,000,000 | $3,560 for the first $500,000 plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $6,170 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.05 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Non-refundable regardless of whether permit is issued or withdrawn |
| Plumbing Permit Fee (included with Building Permit) | 15% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee (included with Building Permit) | 15% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Plumbing or Mechanical Plan Review Fee (with Building Permit) | 65% of Plumbing or Mechanical Permit Fee | — |
| Use Tax (construction materials, projects $250,000+) | 4% | Effective January 1, 2025, per Community Development Fee Schedule and Town sales/use tax rules |
Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired anytime a project affects the existing structure or exterior of a property in Avon, including new windows, doors, siding, decks, and similar work, per the Town's own 'Common Building Permit Types' guide. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC as locally adopted; projects with exterior changes may additionally require Planning Division review.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Required anytime a project affects the existing structure or exterior of a property (new windows, doors, siding, decks, etc.)
- Depending on scope, the project may need to go through Planning Division review initially (Minor or Major Development Plan)
- Cosmetic-only interior work (cabinets, countertops, flooring, interior paint) does NOT require a building permit
- Electrical work included in an addition/remodel scope must still be separately permitted through DORA, not the Town
- Contractor Business License required through Cloudpermit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cloudpermit)Submitted through us.cloudpermit.com/avon
- RequiredFull-Size Paper Plan SetRequired for architect/engineer-stamped remodel projects before review begins
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $50.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Community Development Fee Schedule (Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11) | — |
| Building Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Non-refundable regardless of outcome |
| Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Fee (if applicable, included with Building Permit) | 15% of Building Permit Fee each | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical permits are NOT issued or administered by the Town of Avon. Per the Town's own 'Common Building Permit Types' guide: 'The Town of Avon does not manage electrical permits, these go through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' (DORA). This is confirmed independently by the Town's own Building Permit Fee Schedule footnote: 'Electrical Permits and Fees are administered by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.' This is a materially different model from Vail (same county), which issues its own electrical permits locally.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work in Avon requires a permit issued directly through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Division of Professions and Occupations, State Electrical Board — NOT through the Town of Avon
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town for code-compliance purposes, but permitting/inspection authority itself sits with the state, not the Town
- Signs that are illuminated also require a DORA electrical permit, per the Town's guide
- New Structure and PV (solar) permits still require a separate DORA electrical permit and DORA final electrical inspection even though the Town issues the building/mechanical/plumbing portions
Required documents
- RequiredColorado DORA Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted directly to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations — not to the Town of Avon
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for new plumbing installation or changes to existing plumbing in the Town of Avon. Issued by the Building Division as part of, or alongside, the Building Permit; governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted. Cosmetic fixture swaps (e.g., replacing an existing toilet or sink) typically do not require a permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Required anytime new plumbing is added to a structure, or changes are made to existing plumbing
- Cosmetic-only fixture replacement (e.g., swapping an existing toilet or sink with no other changes) typically does NOT require a permit — confirm with staff if unsure
- Governed by the 2021 IPC as adopted by the Town of Avon
- When bundled with a Building Permit (new construction or addition/remodel), billed as a percentage add-on rather than a standalone valuation-based fee
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Plumbing Permit Application (Cloudpermit)Submitted through us.cloudpermit.com/avon
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (with Building Permit) | 15% of Building Permit Fee | Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11 |
| Plumbing Plan Review Fee (with Building Permit) | 65% of Plumbing Permit Fee | Non-refundable regardless of outcome |
Mechanical / Gas Permit
VerifiedRequired for work on mechanical systems in the Town of Avon, per the Town's own guide (HVAC system replacement, gas line repair, etc.). Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted. Billed as a percentage add-on to the Building Permit fee.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Required if work is being performed on mechanical systems, e.g. HVAC system replacement, gas line repair
- Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Avon
- Gas fireplace installation/repair may require a Fireplace Permit (a related but distinct category on the Town's own permit-types guide) which may also require a plumbing permit depending on scope
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Mechanical Permit Application (Cloudpermit)Submitted through us.cloudpermit.com/avon
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee (with Building Permit) | 15% of Building Permit Fee | Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11 |
| Mechanical Plan Review Fee (with Building Permit) | 65% of Mechanical Permit Fee | Non-refundable regardless of outcome |
Replacement / New Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired anytime a roof is repaired or replaced in the Town of Avon, per the Town's own permit-types guide. May require Planning Division review depending on the extent of work. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IBC as adopted, with the Town's snow-load design criteria applicable to structural roof work.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Required anytime you are repairing or replacing your roof
- May need to go through Planning Division review depending on the extent of work being done
- Structural roof work should account for the Town's Minimum Roof Snow Load design criteria: 90 psf above 8,200 ft elevation, 75 psf below
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Roofing Permit Application (Cloudpermit)Submitted through us.cloudpermit.com/avon
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new construction) | $50.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Community Development Fee Schedule (Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11) | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule |
| Building Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | Non-refundable regardless of outcome |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installing a photovoltaic system on a home's roof in the Town of Avon, per the Town's own permit-types guide. Requires a Town building permit AND a fire department permit/final inspection (Eagle River Fire Protection District) AND a separate electrical permit/final inspection through DORA (state) — three distinct authorities for one project.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Requires a Town of Avon building permit for the PV installation itself
- Requires a separate permit and final inspection through the fire department (Eagle River Fire Protection District)
- Requires a separate electrical permit and final inspection through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) — NOT the Town
- Flat Solar PV Fee applies at the Town level (distinct from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for other permit types)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Solar PV scope (Cloudpermit)Submitted through us.cloudpermit.com/avon for the Town's building-permit portion
- RequiredFire Department Permit (ERFPD)Required for the solar electrical PV scope per the Eagle River Fire Protection District
- RequiredDORA Electrical PermitRequired separately through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies; not issued by the Town
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Fee — Residential | Flat fee of $500 | Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11 |
| Solar PV Fee — Commercial | Flat fee of $1,000 | Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11 |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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 Avon building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.