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Demolition Permit (Move or Demolish) in Eagle, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor

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Fee schedule

Move or Demolish Fee — any building or structure2026 Fee Schedule, NO CHANGE from 2025; same flat-fee structure as single-family roof replacement
$75.00 + Use Tax + Permit Issuance Fee
Construction Use Tax
2% of 200% of Total Valuation
Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee
$25.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection (site)

    Site clearance and safety verification following demolition

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Tips

  • Demolition and moving a structure share the same flat $75 fee line in the Town's fee schedule as single-family roof replacement — do not assume a valuation-based calculation applies.

Frequently asked questions

Eagle requires a demolition permit (move or demolish) for: 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. 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 Move or Demolish Fee — any building or structure is: $75.00 + Use Tax + Permit Issuance Fee. Additional published fees: Construction Use Tax — 2% of 200% of Total Valuation; Permit Issuance/Transfer Fee — $25.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Eagle does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) at 970-328-9565 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Community Core) — Demolition scope. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Eagle requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit (move or demolish), in order: Final Inspection (site). Schedule each through Town of Eagle Building Division (Community Development) (970-328-9565).

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.

Eagle, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with local amendments (Town of Eagle 2021 IBC Amendments); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with local amendments (Town of Eagle 2021 IRC Amendments); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC); Colorado State Wildfire Resiliency Code — adopted by the Town, effective for building-code review starting July 1, 2026; Snow load design data: per the Town's 2021 IRC Amendments (Table R301.2(1)), minimum roof ground snow load is set at 65 lb/ft2, cross-referencing the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado's 'Snow Load Design Data for Colorado' as the underlying methodology. Local amendments apply — see the Eagle overview page for the full list.

Yes. The Town's 'Do I Need a Building Permit' guidance explicitly lists demolition among the activities requiring a permit, and the 2026 Fee Schedule bills this under a flat 'Move or Demolish' fee line of $75.00 plus Use Tax and Permit Issuance Fee.

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 Eagle building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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