This is PermitBase’s published record for Avon as of 2026-08-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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 2026-08-20.
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 |
|---|
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Avon does not manage electrical permits at all — per the Town's own 'Common Building Permit Types' guide, all electrical work 'goes through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' (DORA), confirmed by the Town's Fee Schedule footnote that 'Electrical Permits and Fees are administered by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.' A residential EV charger / EVSE installation is electrical work, so it follows this same state track rather than any Town of Avon permit or fee schedule; no EV-charger-specific fee line item was found anywhere in the Town's or DORA's published materials.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work for an EV charger circuit in Avon requires a permit issued directly through the Colorado 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 sits with the state
- No Town of Avon permit application or fee applies to the EV charger's electrical scope
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 |
Commercial Building Permit (New Structure / Remodel-Tenant Improvement)
VerifiedCommercial construction in the Town of Avon runs through the same Building Division permit tracks as residential — there is no separately-published commercial permit process. The Town's own 'Common Building Permit Types' guide states a New Structure Permit is 'Required for a new home or new commercial building' (mechanical and plumbing included; electrical separately through DORA; fire sprinkler separately through the Eagle River Fire Protection District), and commercial interior remodels/tenant improvements fall under the same Addition/Remodel permit track. The Town's live Cloudpermit permit reports confirm this in practice: commercial projects are issued under a 'Commercial building' category (CRE-prefixed permit numbers) with work type 'Remodel' — no 'tenant improvement' or 'tenant finish' permit type, fee line, or timeline exists anywhere in the Town's published materials. Reviewed under the 2021 IBC as adopted, with the Town's published design criteria.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2021 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, and for any remodel project requiring architect/engineer-stamped plans, 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), including illuminated signage
- Fire sprinkler and fire alarm permits obtained separately through the Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD); commercial kitchen hoods require a Town building permit IN ADDITION to the ERFPD permit
- Contractor Business License (via Cloudpermit, valid one year) required before the building permit can be issued
- Exterior work and new commercial structures require Planning Division Development Plan review (Avon Municipal Code 7.16.080) — within the Town Core, a Major Development Plan is a pass-through/deposit application ($1,500 deposit, billed at staff hourly rates); outside the Town Core it is a $750 flat fee; Minor Development Plan is $250
- Applications submitted via the Town of Avon Cloudpermit portal (us.cloudpermit.com/avon)
- Occupant load calculated per IBC Table 1004.5 (1 occupant per 200 gross sq ft for business areas) per the Town's commercial-conversion guidance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Cloudpermit)Submitted electronically through us.cloudpermit.com/avon under the Commercial building category
- RequiredFull-Size Paper Plan SetOne full-size paper set required for new construction, and for any remodel requiring engineer/architect-stamped plans, before plan review begins
- RequiredContractor Business LicenseRequired through Cloudpermit prior to permit issuance; valid for one year
- OptionalPlanning Division Development Plan approval (Minor or Major)Required for new commercial structures and exterior modifications per AMC 7.16.080; typically precedes or accompanies building-permit review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based — same unified table as residential; no separate commercial schedule) | $50.00 minimum at $1.00-$500 valuation, scaling through the tiers to $6,170 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.05 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof at $1,000,001+ | Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11 (approved March 26, 2024), 'Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permit Fees' table. Show full citationHideCommunity Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11 (approved March 26, 2024), 'Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permit Fees' table. Valuation means total labor and materials cost. Representative tiers: $76.25 base at $2,001-$25,000 (+$15.50/$1,000); $710 base at $50,001-$100,000 (+$7.75/$1,000); $1,095 base at $100,001-$500,000 (+$6.20/$1,000); $3,560 base at $500,001-$1,000,000 (+$5.25/$1,000) |
| Building Plan Review Fee | 65% of Building Permit Fee | Non-refundable regardless of whether the permit is issued or withdrawn; may be due at time of application submittal at the Building Official's discretion |
| Plumbing Permit Fee (with Building Permit) | 15% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee (with Building Permit) | 15% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Plumbing or Mechanical Plan Review Fee (with Building Permit) | 65% of Plumbing or Mechanical Permit Fee | — |
| Planning Division Development Plan fee (if triggered) | Minor Development Plan $250 flat; Major Development Plan $750 flat outside Town Core; Major Development Plan within Town Core $1,500 deposit (pass-through, billed at staff hourly rates per AMC 7.04.100) | — |
| Water Tap Fee | Per Avon Municipal Code Section 13.08.040 | Listed on the Building Division fee schedule; applies per code rather than as a flat published figure |
| Eagle River Fire Protection District Emergency Impact Fee | Per Avon Municipal Code Section 3.40.100 | — |
| Exterior Energy Offset Fees | Per Avon Municipal Code Section 15.27 | — |
| Use Tax (construction materials, projects $250,000+) | 4% | Effective January 1, 2025; projects under $250,000 sourcing materials outside Avon may instead need a Sales Tax License (MuniRevs) |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100 flat | — |
| After-the-Fact Permit Fee | 2X Total Permit Fee | — |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired when a new sign is being installed permanently either onto a structure or into the ground in the Town of Avon, per the Town's own 'Common Building Permit Types' guide. All new signs require Planning Division approval in addition to any Building Division component, and illuminated signs also require a separate electrical permit through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), since the Town does not administer electrical permits at all. Planning review is billed as its own flat 'Sign' fee category on the Community Development Fee Schedule, distinct from the Development Plan Review fee tiers used for other exterior work.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any sign being installed permanently, either mounted onto a structure or set into the ground, per the Town's Common Building Permit Types guide: 'Required when a new sign is being installed permanently either onto the structure itself or into the ground.'
- 'All new signs will need planning approval as well' — per the same Town guide; sign review is not folded into a tenant-finish, addition/remodel, or new-structure building permit
- If the sign is illuminated, a separate electrical permit is required through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) — NOT the Town, as with every other electrical scope in Avon
- Two Planning-fee tiers exist on the Town's own Sign Fees schedule depending on scope: a standard 'Sign — Minor Plan' flat fee for an individual business sign, versus a 'Master Sign Program' flat fee (plus a separate, lower Minor Amendment fee) for multi-tenant or development-wide sign programs such as The Village at Avon's
- No standalone Building Division 'sign permit' fee line exists on the Community Development Fee Schedule; if a sign's scope also requires a Building Division structural or valuation-based permit component, the Town's general Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permit Fee table (the same one used for new construction and remodels) would apply rather than a sign-specific figure
- Applications are submitted via the Town's Cloudpermit portal (us.cloudpermit.com/avon), consistent with the Town's other Building and Planning application types
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit / Planning Application (Cloudpermit)Submitted through us.cloudpermit.com/avon; triggers the Planning Division's Sign Fees review track
- RequiredElevation and Dimension Drawings of Proposed Sign(s)Required to document sign size, materials, and mounting method for Planning Division review
- OptionalColorado DORA Electrical PermitRequired separately, only if the sign is illuminated — submitted directly to DORA, not the Town
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign — Minor Plan | $100 | Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11 (approved March 26, 2024), 'Sign Fees' section — the standard flat fee for an individual business sign application |
| Master Sign Program | $500 | Community Development Fee Schedule, 'Sign Fees' section — for a development-wide or multi-tenant sign program |
| Master Sign Program: Minor Amendment | $250 | Community Development Fee Schedule, 'Sign Fees' section |
| Building Permit Fee (only if a Building Division structural/valuation-based component applies) | $50.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Community Development Fee Schedule | No separate flat sign-specific Building Division fee is published; this general valuation-based table would apply only if the sign's scope independently triggers Building Division permitting beyond the Planning sign review |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Avon issues NO permit at all for fire sprinkler or fire alarm work — per the Town's own Common Building Permit Types guide, 'Fire alarm and fire sprinkler - no building permit needed,' since these systems are permitted entirely through the Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD), a genuinely separate special district covering Avon, unincorporated Eagle County, Minturn, and Redcliff. ERFPD runs its own application, fee, and inspection process under the 2021 International Fire Code (as amended by ERFPD) plus the 2021 IBC, 2025 NFPA 72, and 2022 NFPA 13, and publishes its own Round-1 plan-review turnaround of approximately two to three weeks — a genuinely different authority and clock from anything on the Town's own Building Division timeline.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No Town of Avon building permit applies — per the Town's own Common Building Permit Types guide ('Fire alarm and fire sprinkler - no building permit needed') and confirmed directly on ERFPD's own Fire Sprinkler Permit Application, which has a literal checkbox for the correct municipality among 'Eagle County ___ Town of Avon ___ Town of Minturn ___ Town of Redcliff ___'
- Governed by the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with ERFPD's own code amendments, plus the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2025 NFPA 72, and 2022 NFPA 13, per ERFPD's own Submittal Requirements document (Revised 12/2025)
- Two submittal tiers, per ERFPD's Submittal Requirements: a Scope of Work (SOW) letter — for movement or addition of up to five devices that is not considered maintenance, signed by a NICET III+ individual or Fire Protection Engineer (fire alarm), or NICET III+, a Colorado State Licensed Fire Contractor, or FPE (fire sprinkler) — versus a Full Submittal (plan set, cut sheets, hydraulic calculations, signed by NICET III+ or FPE) required for new construction, significant remodels, or more than five devices
- Installers must hold current NICET Level II certification or higher, or a State of Colorado Sprinkler Fitter License; apprentices may only work under the direct, on-site supervision of a certified technician
- The permit application must reference the corresponding Town of Avon building permit number where applicable, per both the Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Permit Applications
- Work may not begin until the ERFPD permit is approved and payment is received; ERFPD enforces a 'No Work Without Permit' policy — unauthorized work triggers an immediate Stop Work order plus a fee equal to four (4) times the scheduled permit fee, which must be paid before work can continue or inspections can be requested
- The Final Sprinkler Inspection and Final Fire Alarm Inspection must be scheduled concurrently and conducted together when both systems are present, per the Fire Sprinkler Permit Application's own printed notice — failure to do so results in a re-inspection fee
- The permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or is suspended/abandoned for a period of 180 days at any point after commencing, per the Fire Sprinkler Permit Application's signed acknowledgment
- A current copy of the contractor's Town of Avon contractor license may be requested for a Full Submittal fire sprinkler application, per ERFPD's Submittal Requirements
- Other fire/life-safety work that doesn't fall under fire alarm or fire sprinkler (above-ground tank installation, compressed gas and detection systems, flammable/combustible liquid storage, high-pile storage, underground fire supply line) instead uses ERFPD's separate Life Safety Systems Permit Application
Required documents
- OptionalERFPD Fire Alarm Permit ApplicationSubmitted by email to prevention@eagleriverfire.org or in person at ERFPD's Edwards administrative office; not a Town of Avon Cloudpermit submittal
- OptionalERFPD Fire Sprinkler Permit ApplicationSame submittal channel as the Fire Alarm Permit Application; includes a checkbox to designate the Town of Avon as the project municipality
- OptionalScope of Work (SOW) LetterContractor-letterhead letter, signed by a qualifying NICET-certified individual/licensed contractor/FPE, substituting for a full plan set on qualifying small projects (up to 5 devices moved/added, not maintenance)
- OptionalPlan Set, Cut Sheets, and Hydraulic Calculations (Full Submittal)Required for new construction, significant remodels, or projects exceeding 5 devices; must be signed by NICET III+ or a Fire Protection Engineer
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ERFPD Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Minimum $73 at $0-$499 project valuation, scaling per ERFPD's published 2026 Permit Fee Schedule (e.g. $603 at $10,000-$10,999; $2,041 at $50,000-$50,999; $3,121 at $100,000-$100,999), plus $20 per additional $1,000 of valuation above $125,000 | ERFPD 2026 Permit Fee Schedule. The fee is a single combined charge covering plan review, one rough inspection, and one final inspection; additional inspections beyond that incur a $200-per-inspection fee, and bounced checks incur a $200 fee. |
| Work Without Permit Fee | 4x the scheduled permit fee | Assessed if work begins before the ERFPD permit is approved and paid for, per ERFPD's No Work Without Permit Policy; must be paid before work can continue or further inspections can be requested |
| Credit Card Processing Fee (if paying by card) | 4.9% plus $0.30 per transaction | Per ERFPD's Permits page (eagleriverfire.org/permits/), which states payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card. Show full citationHidePer ERFPD's Permits page (eagleriverfire.org/permits/), which states payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card. This conflicts with ERFPD's own Submittal Requirements PDF (Revised 12/2025), which states 'At this time, ERFPD accepts payment by check only' — a genuine inconsistency between ERFPD's two current published documents; confirm accepted payment methods directly with prevention@eagleriverfire.org before submitting. |
| Eagle River Fire Protection District Emergency Impact Fee (separate from the plan-review fee above) | Varies by project type, e.g. Single Family <3,000 sq ft $2,005, Single Family ≥3,000 sq ft $2,105, Multi-Family (per front door) $1,800, Retail $2,415 per 1,000 sq ft, Office/Institutional $1,500, Industrial $1,008, Lodging $1,000 | ERFPD/Avon Impact Fee Schedule, billed per Avon Municipal Code Section 3.40.100; this is a separate development-impact charge, not the fire sprinkler/alarm plan-review fee itself |
Change of Use / Zoning Use Review
VerifiedAvon has no standalone 'change of use permit' by that name — none appears in the Town's own Common Building Permit Types guide (12 listed permit types, none of them change-of-use), the Community Development Fee Schedule, or the Forms & Fees page. A change in use is instead addressed through the Town's general Title 7 (Development Code) zoning/use-review process, administered by the Planning Division under Avon Municipal Code Chapter 7.24 (Use Regulations), primarily via a Zoning Determination to confirm whether a proposed use is permitted-by-right, and/or a Special Review Use (SRU) application if the proposed use requires conditional/special review in the applicable zone district — genuinely distinct from the Title 15 building-code final-inspection sign-off that applies to building permits.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use permit, application, or checklist is published by the Town of Avon — the Common Building Permit Types guide's 12 listed categories are Accessory Structure, Addition/Remodel, Electric, Fireplace, Mechanical/Gas, New Structure, PV, Pool/Spa/Snowmelt, Plumbing, Roofing, Sign, and Fire Department permits, and neither the Community Development Fee Schedule nor the Forms & Fees page lists a change-of-use item
- Avon Municipal Code Chapter 7.24 (Use Regulations), part of Title 7 (Development Code), governs which uses are permitted-by-right, conditional, or prohibited by zone district — the chapter/title numbering is corroborated by Municode's own indexed table of contents and the Town's own Forms & Fees page reference to the 'Avon Development Code (Chapter 7)'; consult the full chapter text at library.municode.com/co/avon for the operative provisions
- A Zoning Determination is the Town-published mechanism closest to a formal 'is my proposed use allowed here' review, listed as its own flat-fee Planning application on the Community Development Fee Schedule's Miscellaneous Planning Application Fees table
- If the proposed use is not permitted-by-right but is instead listed as conditional/special in the applicable zone district, a Special Review Use (SRU) application is required — listed among the Town's own 'Pre-Application Required' application types on the Forms & Fees page, with its own checklist and flow chart
- Exterior modifications tied to a use change (new entries, signage, site changes) separately trigger the Town's Development Plan Review process (Minor $250 / Major $750 outside Town Core / $1,500 deposit within Town Core) under Avon Municipal Code Section 7.16.080
- A genuine change of use is a Planning/zoning matter distinct from, and able to run independently of or alongside, a Building Division permit — reinforced by the Common Building Permit Types guide containing no change-of-use category among its own listed permit types
- Zoning Determination and Special Review Use applications follow the same general Land Development Application process (Disclosure of Property Ownership, Authorized Representative Form if the applicant is not the owner, Agreement to Pay) used for the Town's other Planning applications, per the Forms & Fees page
Required documents
- RequiredLand Development ApplicationGeneral Planning Division application form, completed and signed by applicant and property owner
- OptionalZoning Determination RequestRequests an official Planning Division read on whether a specific proposed use is permitted-by-right in the applicable zone district
- OptionalSpecial Review Use (SRU) Application and ChecklistRequired only if the proposed use is listed as conditional/special (not permitted-by-right) in the applicable zone district
- RequiredDisclosure of Property OwnershipMust be dated within two months of application submittal, per the Town's standard Planning application requirements
- OptionalAuthorized Representative FormRequired only if the applicant is not the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Determination | $100 | Community Development Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 24-11, Miscellaneous Planning Application Fees |
| Special Review Use | $750 | Community Development Fee Schedule, Miscellaneous Planning Application Fees — flat fee, listed under Flat Fee Applications rather than the pass-through/hourly-billed application table |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
Fee schedules
Online permit portal
Department & other records
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