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Eagle building permits
VerifiedEagle, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes in the Town of Eagle. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally amended, including the Town's Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (65 lb/ft2 ground snow load, 115 mph wind design speed, 48-inch frost depth, ice barrier underlayment required). Issued by the Town of Eagle Building Division; electrical work on the same project is permitted separately and directly through the Colorado DPO, not the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally amended, and must meet the Town's Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: 65 lb/ft2 ground snow load, 115 mph wind design speed (Seismic Design Category B), 48-inch minimum frost depth, ice barrier underlayment required
- Foundation frost walls for all conditioned spaces must extend a minimum of 48 inches from the bottom of the footing to backfill grade, unless otherwise designed by a structural engineer (2021 IRC Amendments Section R403.1.4.1)
- Project Information Form (PIF) — In Town Single Family variant — required as part of application intake
- Residential Energy Code Worksheet required to demonstrate 2021 IECC compliance
- All contractors (general, plumbing, mechanical) must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24 of the Eagle Municipal Code
- Electrical work is NOT permitted by the Town — a separate Colorado State Electrical Permit must be obtained directly through the DPO Online Permitting System
- Applications and plan sets submitted via the Town's Community Core online portal; paper plans are not accepted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Submitted online via the Town of Eagle's Community Core portal
- RequiredProject Information Form (PIF) — In Town Single Family2026 PIF variant for in-town single-family residential projects
- RequiredResidential Energy Code WorksheetDemonstrates compliance with the 2021 IECC as locally adopted
- OptionalEEOP Calculation WorksheetRequired only if the project includes a snowmelt system or an outdoor pool/spa/hot tub larger than 64 sq ft
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $39.40 | 2026 Fee Schedule (adopted 11/12/2025), NO CHANGE from 2025 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $39.40 for the first $500 plus $3.60 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $93.40 for the first $2,000 plus $16.30 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,000.01 to $50,000.00 | $468.30 for the first $25,000 plus $11.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 | $762.05 for the first $50,000 plus $8.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 | $1,169.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,789.55 for the first $500,000 plus $5.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000.01 and up | $6,564.55 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.30 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of 200% of Total Valuation (functionally a 4% use tax on the assumed 50%-materials portion of valuation) | — |
| Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee | $25.00 | Does not apply to Electrical Permits (those are issued by the State) |
| Certificate of Occupancy Fee | $100.00 | — |
Residential Addition / Interior Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and interior remodels to existing single-family, duplex, and townhome structures in the Town of Eagle. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC as locally amended, using the Town's 'Residential Alterations/Additions' project-intake documentation.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Project Information Form (PIF) — Residential Alterations/Additions variant — required as part of application intake
- A building permit is required for structural changes or major alterations, including decks, enclosed decks, bedroom additions, and stairs, per the Town's 'Do I Need a Building Permit' guidance
- Retaining walls over 4 feet in height require design by a Licensed (Colorado-registered) Engineer
- Fences exceeding 6 feet in height (residential, side/rear yard) require a building permit under the Town's 2021 IRC Amendments (amended down from the model code's 7-foot threshold)
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24
- Electrical work is NOT permitted by the Town — obtain a separate Colorado State Electrical Permit through the DPO
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core)Submitted online via the Town of Eagle's Community Core portal
- RequiredProject Information Form (PIF) — Residential Alterations/Additions2026 PIF variant for addition/remodel scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $39.40 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Master Fee Schedule | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of 200% of Total Valuation | — |
| Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee | $25.00 | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical permits within the Town of Eagle are issued and inspected directly by the State of Colorado, NOT by the Town of Eagle Building Division. Confirmed directly by the Town's own Building Department page ('ELECTRICAL PERMITTING AND INSPECTIONS ARE DONE THROUGH THE STATE'). Note: the Colorado DPO's own Electrical Local Inspection Areas list separately carves out Minturn and the Town of Avon from a nearby 'Eagle' grouping in its own list — a genuinely different arrangement for those two neighboring towns (both are also state-DPO-administered per their own town sources, built separately this session; the DPO list's precise internal grouping logic wasn't independently re-derived and isn't relied on as evidence here beyond the Town of Eagle's own direct statement).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit must be purchased through the Colorado DPO Online Permitting System (dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits), not the Town of Eagle
- Governed by the 2020 NEC as adopted statewide by the Colorado State Electrical Board
- Contractor must hold a current Colorado Electrical Board (DORA) license; a homeowner may self-permit under the State's homeowner provisions
- Fee is calculated per the statewide CRS 12-23-117 fee schedule administered directly by the State; the Town of Eagle collects no portion of this fee and its own Permit Issuance/Transfer fee explicitly does not apply to electrical permits
- Inspections are scheduled directly with the State's assigned inspector, not the Town's Inspection Hotline
Required documents
- RequiredColorado DPO Electrical Permit ApplicationPurchased online via the DPO Online Permitting System; requires job site address, nearest cross streets, square footage of living space to be wired, power supplier name, and materials/labor cost
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado Electrical Permit Fee | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board under the statewide CRS 12-23-117 fee schedule; paid directly to the State via the DPO Online Permitting System | The Town of Eagle does not set, collect, or surcharge this fee — verified as a genuinely state-administered fee via the Town's own Building Department page and the DPO Electrical Local Inspection Areas list. Exact current statutory dollar tiers were not independently re-extracted for this file since the Town has no role in setting or collecting them; do not assume the Town's own valuation-based Building Permit Fee table applies to electrical work. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (State of Colorado Electrical Board)
VerifiedInstallation of an electric vehicle charging station in the Town of Eagle is electrical work and, exactly like this file's general electrical-permit entry, is permitted and inspected directly by the State of Colorado (Colorado DPO/State Electrical Board), NOT the Town of Eagle Building Division. Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 12-23-117, electrical inspection is a matter of statewide concern: the state sets a uniform fee schedule and no local government may impose any separate fee or charge related to electrical permits/inspections. The state's own electrical fee schedule (valuation-based/square-footage-based) has NO distinct 'EV charger,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'EVSE' line item; a dedicated Level 2 charger circuit is billed under the state's 'All other electrical fees' valuation-based tier — the same mechanism already documented on this file's electrical-permit entry.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Permit must be purchased through the Colorado DPO Online Permitting System (dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits), not the Town of Eagle — same requirement already documented on this file's electrical-permit entry
- Governed by the 2020 NEC as adopted statewide by the Colorado State Electrical Board
- Confirmed directly against the State of Colorado's own Electrical Permit Fees schedule (mechanism fixed by C.R.S. § 12-23-117): no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line exists; a dedicated charger circuit is billed on the 'All other electrical fees' valuation-based tier
- Contractor must hold a current Colorado Electrical Board (DORA) license; a homeowner may self-permit under the State's homeowner provisions
- The Town of Eagle collects no portion of this fee and has no role in EV-charger electrical permitting, same as its general electrical-permit entry
Required documents
- RequiredColorado DPO Electrical Permit ApplicationPurchased online via the DPO Online Permitting System; same form used for the file's general electrical-permit entry, no distinct EV-charger checkbox or field
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All other electrical fees — valuation not more than $2,000 (typical dedicated EV charger circuit) | $115.00 (per the statewide schedule effective April 1, 2016; confirm current-year figure directly with DPO since the state revises this periodically) | State of Colorado Electrical Permit Fees schedule (mechanism fixed by C.R.S. § 12-23-117) — no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item exists; same statewide fee mechanism already documented on this file's electrical-permit entry, which notes the Town collects no portion of this fee |
| All other electrical fees — valuation $2,001 and above | $115 plus $5.75 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of total valuation, plus $115.00 | State of Colorado Electrical Permit Fees schedule |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in the Town of Eagle. Unlike electrical, plumbing IS administered locally: the Colorado DPO's own Plumbing Local Inspection Areas list names 'Eagle' (no exceptions) as having its own local Plumbing Inspection Program, confirming the Town of Eagle Building Division issues and inspects its own plumbing permits under the 2021 IPC as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2021 IPC as adopted by the Town of Eagle
- Contractor must hold a current Town of Eagle Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor's Registration ($50.00/year per the 2026 Fee Schedule) under Chapter 13.24 of the Eagle Municipal Code, in addition to any required Colorado state plumbing license
- Replacement of an existing hot water heater is billed as a distinct line item on the Town's fee schedule rather than the general valuation-based table
- Irrigation systems require a separate Irrigation Permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core) — Plumbing scopeSubmitted via the Town of Eagle's Community Core portal
- RequiredTown of Eagle Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor's RegistrationAnnual registration required under Chapter 13.24
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $2,000.00 | $65.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule, NO CHANGE from 2025 |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $65 for the first $2,000 plus $22 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $25,000 | — |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 or more | $571 for the first $25,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater | $65.00 flat | — |
| Irrigation Permit Fee | $100.00 flat | — |
| Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor's Registration (annual) | $50.00/year | — |
| Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee | $25.00 | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in the Town of Eagle, issued by the Town's own Building Division. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2021 IMC as adopted by the Town of Eagle
- Contractor must hold a current Town of Eagle Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor's Registration ($50.00/year) under Chapter 13.24
- HVAC replacement (e.g. furnace swap) is billed as a distinct flat line item rather than the general valuation-based mechanical table
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core) — Mechanical scopeSubmitted via the Town of Eagle's Community Core portal
- RequiredTown of Eagle Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor's RegistrationAnnual registration required under Chapter 13.24
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $2,000.00 | $65.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule, NO CHANGE from 2025 |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $65 for the first $2,000 plus $22 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $25,000 | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 or more | $571 for the first $25,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| HVAC Replacement Permit Fee | $75 + Use Tax + Permit Issuance Fee | — |
| Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee | $25.00 | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof, Single-Family)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work on single-family structures in the Town of Eagle. The 2026 Fee Schedule lists this as a distinct flat-fee line item ('Roof Replacement - For single-family structure only') rather than the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table. Governed by the 2021 IRC/IBC as adopted, including the Town's Table R301.2(1) requirement for ice barrier underlayment.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Per the Town's Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, ice barrier underlayment is required (marked 'Yes')
- Billed under a distinct flat fee line ('Roof Replacement - For single-family structure only') rather than the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core) — Roof Replacement scopeSubmitted via the Town of Eagle's Community Core portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement Fee — single-family structure only | $75.00 + Use Tax + Permit Issuance Fee | 2026 Fee Schedule, NO CHANGE from 2025 |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of 200% of Total Valuation | — |
| Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee | $25.00 | — |
Demolition Permit (Move or Demolish)
VerifiedRequired to move or demolish any building or structure in the Town of Eagle. The 2026 Fee Schedule lists this under a distinct flat-fee line item ('Move or Demolish - Any building or structure') rather than the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Required for demolition of any building or structure per the Town's 'Do I Need a Building Permit' guidance, which explicitly lists demolition among triggering activities
- Billed under a distinct flat fee line rather than the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core) — Demolition scopeSubmitted via the Town of Eagle's Community Core portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Move or Demolish Fee — any building or structure | $75.00 + Use Tax + Permit Issuance Fee | 2026 Fee Schedule, NO CHANGE from 2025; same flat-fee structure as single-family roof replacement |
| Construction Use Tax | 2% of 200% of Total Valuation | — |
| Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee | $25.00 | — |
Fence and Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedFences and retaining walls in the Town of Eagle are only permit-triggering above specific height thresholds set in the Town's local code amendments. Residential fences (side/rear yard) are exempt up to 6 feet (amended down from the model code's 7 feet by the 2021 IRC Amendments); commercial-context fences under the IBC amendments retain the model 7-foot exemption. Retaining walls over 4 feet require a Licensed Engineer's design.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Residential fences located entirely within side or rear yard areas are exempt from a building permit up to 6 feet in height (2021 IRC Amendments, exemptions list item 2); a fence exceeding 6 feet requires a permit
- Fences reviewed under the 2021 IBC Amendments (commercial context) retain the model 7-foot exemption threshold
- Retaining walls over 4 feet in height require a design from a Licensed (Colorado-registered) Engineer for structural review and proper site drainage
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Community Core) — Fence/Retaining Wall scopeSubmitted via the Town of Eagle's Community Core portal
- OptionalLicensed Engineer DesignRequired for any retaining wall exceeding 4 feet in height
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based schedule applies; no separate flat fence/retaining-wall line published) | $39.40 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the 2026 Master Fee Schedule | The Town's 2026 Fee Schedule does not publish a fence- or retaining-wall-specific flat fee; billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation table |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee | $25.00 | — |
Solar PV Permit (Split Town/State Jurisdiction)
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in the Town of Eagle. The Town's own Building Department page states directly: 'ELECTRICAL PERMITTING AND INSPECTIONS ARE DONE THROUGH THE STATE' (Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations/DORA) — the Town does not issue or inspect electrical permits. The structural/racking portion is billed on the Town's standard valuation-based Building Permit fee table (2025 Adopted Fee Schedule); no distinct solar/photovoltaic fee line exists on that table. The combined total of all Town and state fees for the installation is capped under Colorado's Fair Permit Act (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113, HB21-1284) at $500 residential / $1,000 commercial.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Obtain a Town of Eagle Building Permit for the structural/racking portion of the installation (roof-mount attachment or ground-mount foundation)
- A licensed electrical contractor must separately obtain a Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) permit for the interconnection/electrical work — the Town of Eagle does not issue or inspect electrical permits
- Under C.R.S. 24-48.5-113 (HB21-1284), the aggregate of ALL governmental fees (Town building permit plus state electrical permit) for the installation is capped at $500 for a residential system and $1,000 for a commercial/nonresidential system under 2 MW DC
- New construction that includes exterior energy uses (e.g., snowmelt systems, heated pools/spas over 64 sq ft, heat tape) is separately subject to Eagle County's Exterior Energy Offset Program (EEOP), which requires those uses to be offset by on-site renewable energy (including solar) or battery storage, or via a fee-in-lieu; a refund of a portion of the EEOP fee-in-lieu is available if solar/battery is installed within one year after construction
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Eagle Building Permit ApplicationFor the structural/racking portion; available via the Forms, Permits, Fees & Applications page on townofeagle.org
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board Permit ApplicationDORA statewide application for the electrical/interconnection work; must be obtained by a licensed electrical contractor since the Town does not locally administer electrical permitting
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $1 to $500 | $39.40 | Town of Eagle 2025 Adopted Fee Schedule (adopted 01/14/25), Building Department Fees, Building Permit Fee table; no distinct solar line item exists, so a solar installation's structural/racking valuation is billed on this general table |
| Town Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $500.01 to $2,000 | $39.40 for the first $500 plus $3.60 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | Town of Eagle 2025 Adopted Fee Schedule |
| Town Building Permit Fee — Total Valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000 | $93.40 for the first $2,000 plus $16.30 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | Town of Eagle 2025 Adopted Fee Schedule |
| Statutory aggregate cap on ALL Town + state fees for the installation | $500.00 maximum, residential; $1,000.00 maximum, commercial (systems under 2 MW DC) | Colorado Fair Permit Act, C.R.S. 24-48.5-113, enacted by HB21-1284; repeal date extended to December 31, 2029. This caps the combined Town building-permit fee and state electrical-permit fee, overriding the Table valuation calculation above if it would otherwise exceed the cap. |
| State Electrical Board (DORA) permit fee | The Town's own page confirms electrical permitting and inspections for Eagle are done entirely through the State (Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations), but dpo.colorado.gov and dora.colorado.gov return HTTP 403 to automated fetch tools, and no independently-verifiable current dollar figure for this specific state fee line was located as of this review. This is an honest gap, not an invented figure — contact DORA's State Electrical Board at (303) 894-7800 for the current amount. |
Sources & verification
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