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Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Alterations & Tenant Finish) in Eagle, Colorado

Required for new commercial construction and for commercial additions, alterations, and tenant finish work within Town of Eagle limits. The Town's 'Do I Need a Building Permit' page states: 'Commercial projects such as a tenant finish or alteration to an existing building, additions, major landscaping, and demolition of a building also require a building permit.' Reviewed under the 2021 IBC (and 2021 IEBC for work in existing buildings) as locally amended, and issued by the Town of Eagle Building Division via the Community Core online portal. Electrical work on the same project is permitted and inspected separately by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DPO), not the Town. There is no separately named commercial permit fee table — commercial permits use the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule as all other building permits, with a distinct commercial intake form (2026 PIF, 'Commercial In Town' variant).

Verified 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plans must comply with the 2021 IBC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, and 2021 IFC as adopted by the Town, with the Town of Eagle 2021 IBC Amendments
  • Project Information Form (PIF) — Commercial In Town variant (2026) — required as part of application intake; a separate 'Commercial OUT of Town' PIF variant exists for out-of-town service commitments
  • All contractors (general, plumbing, mechanical) must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24 of the Eagle Municipal Code ($100/year General Contractor; $50/year Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor) Contractor
  • Electrical work is NOT permitted by the Town — a separate Colorado State Electrical Permit must be obtained directly through the DPO Online Permitting System; the Town's Building Department page states 'ELECTRICAL PERMITTING AND INSPECTIONS ARE DONE THROUGH THE STATE'
  • Applications, plan uploads, and inspection requests are submitted via the Town's Community Core online portal; paper plans are not accepted
  • Exterior Energy Offset Program (EEOP) compliance applies to commercial projects that include snowmelt systems or outdoor pools/spas/hot tubs larger than 64 sq ft — an EEOP Calculation Worksheet must accompany the building-permit application
  • The property owner is held responsible for obtaining the building permit; beginning work without a permit triggers an Investigation Fee equal to double the permit fee (2021 IBC Amendments Section 109.4; 2026 Fee Schedule)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.002026 Fee Schedule as amended 04/28/2026, NO CHANGE from 2025; the same valuation-based table applies to commercial and residential building permits — there is no separate commercial fee table
$39.40
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 amount of the Building Permit Fee
Repetitive Plan Check Fee — Commercial/Industrial/Mixed UseCommercial-specific plan-review line in the 2026 Fee Schedule; the residential (multi-family) repetitive plan check carries a 4-hour minimum by comparison
$75/hour (minimum 5 hours)
Additional Plan Review required by Changes, Additions, Revisions
$75/hour (minimum 1 hour)
Use of an Outside Consultant for plan check and/or inspection
Actual Costs
Construction Use TaxThe Fee Schedule states 'Use Tax is 4% - the Town assumes building materials are 50% of the valuation'
2% of 200% of Total Valuation
Permit Issuance/Transfer FeeDoes not apply to Electrical Permits (those are issued by the State)
$25.00
Certificate of Occupancy Fee
$100.00
Temporary C/O Fee
$250.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Alterations & Tenant Finish) permit actually take in Eagle?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour; scheduled via the Inspection Hotline (970) 328-9626 or the Community Core portal — call by 4:00 PM for the next available inspection date

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Town-administered trade rough-ins before concealment; rough and final electrical inspections are scheduled separately with the Colorado State Electrical Board (DPO), not the Town

  4. 4

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes; Certificate of Occupancy ($100) issued on passing — a Temporary C/O ($250) is available per the 2026 Fee Schedule

See the full Eagle inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Tenant improvement / tenant finish is NOT a separate permit type in Eagle — the Town's 'Do I Need a Building Permit' page folds 'tenant finish or alteration to an existing building' into the standard commercial building permit, and the 2026 Fee Schedule (amended 04/28/2026) contains no tenant-improvement-specific fee line, application, or timeline. Budget for the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee, 65% Plan Check Fee, and Construction Use Tax as any other commercial building permit.
  • Electrical work on a commercial project runs on an entirely separate state permit track — the Colorado State Electrical Board (DPO) issues and inspects electrical permits in the Town of Eagle, not the Town. Coordinate the two tracks so state electrical rough-in inspections don't hold up the Town's framing cover or final inspections.
  • The Construction Use Tax (2% of 200% of Total Valuation — functionally 4% on the assumed materials half of valuation) is often the single largest line item on a commercial permit, exceeding the permit fee itself on larger valuations. Include it in project budgeting from day one.
  • Multi-building or repetitive commercial designs are billed a Repetitive Plan Check Fee at $75/hour with a 5-hour minimum (versus a 4-hour minimum for residential multi-family) — ask the Building Division up front whether your submittal qualifies as repetitive.
  • The Town's Building Department page warns that initial phone/email response times run approximately 3-5 business days due to limited staff capacity, and no numeric plan-review turnaround is published for commercial projects — contact the Building Division early for project-specific timing.

Frequently asked questions

Eagle requires a commercial building permit (new construction, additions, alterations & tenant finish) for: Plans must comply with the 2021 IBC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, and 2021 IFC as adopted by the Town, with the Town of Eagle 2021 IBC Amendments; Project Information Form (PIF) — Commercial In Town variant (2026) — required as part of application intake; a separate 'Commercial OUT of Town' PIF variant exists for out-of-town service commitments; All contractors (general, plumbing, mechanical) must hold a current Town of Eagle contractor registration under Chapter 13.24 of the Eagle Municipal Code ($100/year General Contractor; $50/year Plumbing and/or Mechanical Contractor); Electrical work is NOT permitted by the Town — a separate Colorado State Electrical Permit must be obtained directly through the DPO Online Permitting System; the Town's Building Department page states 'ELECTRICAL PERMITTING AND INSPECTIONS ARE DONE THROUGH THE STATE'; Applications, plan uploads, and inspection requests are submitted via the Town's Community Core online portal; paper plans are not accepted; Exterior Energy Offset Program (EEOP) compliance applies to commercial projects that include snowmelt systems or outdoor pools/spas/hot tubs larger than 64 sq ft — an EEOP Calculation Worksheet must accompany the building-permit application; The property owner is held responsible for obtaining the building permit; beginning work without a permit triggers an Investigation Fee equal to double the permit fee (2021 IBC Amendments Section 109.4; 2026 Fee Schedule). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 970-328-9565 before starting work.

In Eagle, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $39.40. Additional published fees: 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 amount of the Building Permit Fee; Repetitive Plan Check Fee — Commercial/Industrial/Mixed Use — $75/hour (minimum 5 hours); Additional Plan Review required by Changes, Additions, Revisions — $75/hour (minimum 1 hour); Use of an Outside Consultant for plan check and/or inspection — Actual Costs; Construction Use Tax — 2% of 200% of Total Valuation; Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee — $25.00; Certificate of Occupancy Fee — $100.00; Temporary C/O Fee — $250.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The Town does not publish a numeric turnaround for commercial plan review anywhere on its Building Department pages or in the 2026 Fee Schedule. The Building Department directs applicants to contact the division directly for project-specific timing, and separately discloses that initial phone/email responses take approximately 3-5 business days due to limited staff capacity.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Community Core); Project Information Form (PIF) — Commercial In Town (2026). Depending on your project, Eagle may also ask for: EEOP Calculation Worksheet. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Apply through Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 200 Broadway, PO Box 609, Eagle, CO 81631. Phone: 970-328-9565, email: permits@townofeagle.org. Office hours: General Building Division line (970) 328-9565; Inspection Hotline (970) 328-9626 (must call by 4:00 PM for next available inspection date). Due to limited staff capacity, the Town's own Building Department page states initial response times for phone calls and emails are approximately 3-5 business days. In-person appointments are recommended and should be scheduled by phone or email rather than walk-in. Chief Building Official: Dan Brown.. Official information: https://www.townofeagle.org/138/Building.

No. The Town's 'Do I Need a Building Permit' guidance explicitly lists 'tenant finish or alteration to an existing building' among the commercial projects that require a standard building permit, and the 2026 Fee Schedule contains no tenant-improvement-specific permit type, fee line, or application. TI work is permitted as a commercial building permit using the same valuation-based fee schedule, with the Commercial In Town Project Information Form.

The Town of Eagle's own Community Development Department, Building Division, issues commercial building, mechanical, and plumbing permits for all work within town limits via the Community Core online portal. Eagle County's Building Division excludes incorporated towns like Eagle from its program, and Colorado has no state-level building-permit agency — but electrical permits specifically ARE issued by the State of Colorado (DPO/State Electrical Board) rather than the Town.

By project valuation, using the same tiered table as all Town of Eagle building permits: from a $39.40 minimum (valuation up to $500) up to $6,564.55 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.30 per additional $1,000 above that. Add a Plan Check Fee of 65% of the permit fee, Construction Use Tax of 2% of 200% of total valuation, and a $25 permit issuance fee.

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