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Gypsum building permits
VerifiedGypsum, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Town of Gypsum Building Codes & Guidelines page2021 International Residential Code (IRC)2021 International Fire Code (IFC)2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — note this is one code cycle behind the 2021 IBC/IRC/IFC/IPC/IMC/IFGC family adopted alongside it; confirmed as published, not a transcription error2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards, 2009 EditionLocal amendments to all adopted codes are codified in Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Gypsum Municipal Code; Title 15's full text is hosted on Municode (library.municode.com/co/gypsum), which serves its content through a client-side Angular application behind an access-controlled API — direct fetch and a dated Wayback Machine snapshot (2026-02-13) both returned only the unrendered application shell with no section text recoverable, so specific amendment section numbers/text beyond what the Town's own townofgypsum.com pages state in plain HTML are not independently reproduced here rather than guessed.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes in the Town of Gypsum. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally adopted plus the Town's published design criteria (40 psf ground snow load, 90 mph wind design exposure, 42-inch frost depth, Seismic Design Category C). Issued by the Community Development Department, Building Department, after Design Review Board/HOA approval where applicable.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board (DRB) or Homeowners Association (HOA) approval required before building permit submittal, unless the project is within Eagle River Estate or Bertroch (which do not require this step) — a letter or stamped approved plan set must be provided at submittal
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC/IBC as adopted, and must meet the Town's design criteria: 40 psf ground snow load, 90 mph wind design exposure, 42-inch minimum frost depth, Seismic Design Category C
- Soils testing required; if bearing values test below 1,500 PSF, an engineered, stamped foundation plan is required
- Full plan set required: title block with legal description/subdivision/lot-block/address/preparer/owner, site plan (preferred 1"=10' scale) showing easements/utilities/landscaping/drainage/existing structures, footing and foundation plans, framing plans with sections and opening locations, floor plans (room usage, windows/doors, drywall type, electrical outlets, smoke detectors, fire-rated walls, exit corridors), elevations, building/wall sections foundation-to-roof, and stair details with rise/run/headroom
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License ($152/year per the 2025 fee schedule) in addition to any required Colorado state trade license
- Improvement Location Survey (ILS) required before Certificate of Occupancy is issued
- Applications submitted via the Town's online Building Permit & Plan Submittal portal (Streamline); separate permits required for Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical work
- Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the Town of Gypsum online Building Permit & Plan Submittal portal; requires owner, contractor, architect/engineer details, use classification, class of work, valuation, and DRB/HOA approval status
- RequiredFull Digital Plan Set (PDF)Site plan, footing/foundation plans, framing plans, floor plans, elevations, building/wall sections, stair details, per the Plan Requirements page
- RequiredDRB/HOA Approval Letter or Stamped PlansRequired prior to Town submittal for all parcels outside Eagle River Estate and Bertroch
- RequiredSoils ReportRequired for new construction; triggers an engineered stamped foundation plan if bearing values are below 1,500 PSF
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | The Town's own 2025 Annual Fee Schedule PDF is explicitly labeled 'partial' by the Town and does not include a building-permit valuation table; the governing table is referenced as living in Title 15 of the Municode-hosted Municipal Code, which serves its text only through a JavaScript-rendered, access-controlled application — both a direct fetch and a dated Wayback snapshot returned no recoverable section text. Genuinely unresolved after exhausting the chase; not estimated or backfilled from a peer jurisdiction. |
| Contractor's License (annual) | $152 | 2025 Annual Fee Schedule, Town of Gypsum, effective 1/1/2025, adopted 12/10/2024 |
| Additional/Re-inspection Fee | $60.00 per inspection | Base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections; each additional inspection or re-inspection is billed separately and due before the inspection |
| Permit Late Fee | 18% per year (1.5% per month) | 2025 Annual Fee Schedule, Community Development section |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and interior remodels/finishes to existing single-family, duplex, and townhome structures in Gypsum, including basement finishes, garages, patio covers, and uncovered decks, each covered by a dedicated 2021 Town building guide. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC as locally adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- DRB/HOA approval required before submittal if the project includes exterior changes and the parcel is outside Eagle River Estate or Bertroch
- Basement Finish, Residential Ramp, Residential Garage, Patio Cover, and Uncovered Deck projects are each governed by a Town-published 2021 guide document listing scope-specific requirements
- Soils testing and engineered foundation plans required if the addition includes new footings and bearing values test below 1,500 PSF
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's online Building Permit & Plan Submittal portal
- OptionalScope-Specific Building GuideBasement Finish Guide, Residential Garage Guide, Patio Cover Guide, or Uncovered Decks Guide (all 2021 editions), matched to project scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | Same gap as new construction — the governing valuation table lives in Title 15 of the Municode-hosted Municipal Code, which returned no recoverable text via direct fetch or Wayback snapshot |
| Additional/Re-inspection Fee | $60.00 per inspection | Base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Gypsum, issued as a separate permit from the general Building Permit per the Town's own application form. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Issued as a standalone permit, separate from the Building Permit, per the Building Permit Application's own notice that 'separate permits are required for Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical'
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Gypsum
- Contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License; applicable Colorado state electrical licensure also required
- For smaller scope work not requiring plans (e.g., electrical panel upgrades), one-time permit applications are available per the Building Permit Application page
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town of Gypsum online Building Permit & Plan Submittal portal, or as a one-time permit application for smaller scopes
- RequiredTown of Gypsum Contractor's LicenseRequired for all contractors performing electrical work in Town
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | No trade-specific electrical fee table was recoverable via the Town's site, its 2025 fee schedule PDF (labeled 'partial' by the Town, containing no permit valuation tables), or Title 15 of the Municipal Code (Municode SPA, no text recoverable via direct fetch or Wayback) |
| Additional/Re-inspection Fee | $60.00 per inspection | General Town of Gypsum inspection fee, applies across trade permits per the Inspections page |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Gypsum, issued as a separate permit from the general Building Permit. Governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Issued as a standalone permit, separate from the Building Permit, per the Town's own application form
- Governed by the 2021 IPC as adopted by the Town of Gypsum
- Contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License; applicable Colorado state plumbing licensure also required
- One-time permit applications available for smaller scopes not requiring plans, such as plumbing fixture replacement
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's online Building Permit & Plan Submittal portal, or as a one-time permit application for smaller scopes
- RequiredTown of Gypsum Contractor's LicenseRequired in addition to Colorado state plumbing licensure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | No trade-specific plumbing fee table was recoverable via the Town's site, its 2025 partial fee schedule, or Title 15 (Municode SPA, no text recoverable) |
| Additional/Re-inspection Fee | $60.00 per inspection | General Town of Gypsum inspection fee |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Gypsum, issued as a separate permit from the general Building Permit. Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Issued as a standalone permit, separate from the Building Permit, per the Town's own application form
- Governed by the 2021 IMC and 2021 IFGC as adopted by the Town of Gypsum
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License; applicable Colorado state trade licensure where required
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Town's online Building Permit & Plan Submittal portal
- RequiredTown of Gypsum Contractor's LicenseRequired for all contractors performing mechanical work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | No trade-specific mechanical fee table was recoverable via the Town's site, its 2025 partial fee schedule, or Title 15 (Municode SPA, no text recoverable) |
| Additional/Re-inspection Fee | $60.00 per inspection | General Town of Gypsum inspection fee |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in the Town of Gypsum. Smaller re-roof projects that do not require plans are eligible for the Town's one-time permit application process rather than the full plan-submittal portal. Governed by the 2021 IRC/IBC as adopted.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A new roof is explicitly listed by the Town as an example of a smaller project eligible for a one-time permit application (i.e., not requiring a full plan set), per the Building Permit Application page
- DRB/HOA approval may still be required for parcels outside Eagle River Estate/Bertroch since re-roofing can be considered exterior work — confirm with the applicable DRB/HOA
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Gypsum Contractor's License
Required documents
- RequiredOne-Time Permit Application (Re-Roof)Used for re-roof projects not requiring a full plan set, per the Building Permit Application page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit Fee | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | No re-roof-specific or valuation-based fee table was recoverable via the Town's site, its 2025 partial fee schedule, or Title 15 (Municode SPA, no text recoverable) |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of a new Accessory Dwelling Unit, or to bring an existing non-approved ADU into compliance, on a single-family lot in Gypsum. Processed alongside a standard Building Permit for the structure itself, plus a dedicated ADU application, deed restriction, and utility documentation.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Maximum size: 800 sq ft or 50% of the primary dwelling's floor area, whichever is smaller
- Only one ADU permitted per lot; not permitted in multi-family or mobile home park settings
- Allowed forms: detached, attached, interior (upper or lower unit), above-garage, or garage conversion; mobile homes, travel trailers, and RVs are prohibited as an ADU
- Property owner must reside on-site; the ADU cannot be subdivided or sold separately from the primary home
- Maximum two parking spaces per ADU, in a garage or driveway (limited on-street exception)
- Separate trash service subscription required for the ADU
- Water/sewer: monthly service fee applies; septic/well documentation required if Town water/sewer service is unavailable
- Upon sale of the property, the new owner must complete a transfer of the ADU's deed restriction and records (typically handled by the realtor)
Required documents
- RequiredADU Application / Summary LetterDescribes the proposed ADU scope and configuration
- RequiredSite PlanShows the ADU's location relative to the primary dwelling and lot lines
- RequiredBuilding PermitCan be processed simultaneously with the ADU-specific application
- RequiredADU Deed Restriction FormRecorded against the property; required for all ADUs
- RequiredADU Water, Sewer & Trash FormDocuments utility arrangements for the ADU
- OptionalADU Deed Restriction Transfer FormRequired upon sale of a property with an existing approved ADU
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New ADU Construction Fee | $250 | Town of Gypsum Accessory Dwelling Units page |
| Existing Non-Approved ADU (bring into compliance) | $500 | — |
| Transfer of Existing Approved ADU (new owner) | $50 re-inspection fee | — |
| Deed Restriction Recording | $43 | — |
| Trash Service Setup | $110 (container plus monthly fee) | — |
| Building Permit Fee (for the ADU structure itself) | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | Same valuation-table gap as the general Residential Building Permit |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems within Gypsum town limits. The Town's own Build in Gypsum guidance states directly: "Solar panel projects do require plan submittal, review, and a permit," processed through the same Building Plan Submittal portal (gopost-gypsum.eplansoftreview.com) used for all other building permits — no dedicated solar/photovoltaic application, checklist, or fee line is published separately.
Reviewed 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel projects require plan submittal, review, and a permit, per the Town's Build in Gypsum page — submitted through the Building Plan Submittal portal (gopost-gypsum.eplansoftreview.com/#/login?portal=gypsum), the same portal used for all building permit types
- Colorado's statewide solar-permit fee cap (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113, enacted via HB21-1284) limits the aggregate local-government building-permit fees chargeable for a residential solar installation to $500 (and $1,000 for commercial)
- Colorado HB25-1096 (Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology) required municipalities with population over 5,000 to adopt an automated residential solar permitting platform (e.g., SolarAPP+) by July 1, 2026; Gypsum's population is approximately 7,000-7,500 (over the threshold), but no Town-published confirmation of SolarAPP+ or equivalent adoption was found on the Build in Gypsum, Building Permit Application, or Forms pages as of this review
- Electrical wiring/interconnection scope requires a separate Electrical Permit; no trade-specific electrical fee table is published by the Town in any fetchable document (consistent with this corpus's existing electrical-permit entry for Gypsum)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Building Plan Submittal online portal; same application used for all building permit types including solar
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | The Town's 2025 Annual Fee Schedule PDF (townofgypsum.com/files/7b106b463/TOG+Fees+ADA.pdf) is explicitly labeled a partial schedule and does not include a building-permit valuation table; the governing table is referenced as living in Title 15 of the Municode-hosted Municipal Code, which serves its text only through a JavaScript-rendered, access-controlled application — consistent with the corpus's existing residential-building-permit and electrical-permit entries for Gypsum, which document this same unresolved gap. No dedicated solar-specific fee line was found in any document reviewed, so a solar installation is billed under whatever this general valuation-based schedule resolves to, subject to Colorado's statewide $500 residential solar-fee cap (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113). |
| Electrical Permit Fee | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | Same unresolved gap as the corpus's existing electrical-permit entry for Gypsum |
| Additional/Re-inspection Fee | $60.00 per inspection | General Town of Gypsum inspection fee, applies across trade permits per the Inspections page; base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedInstalling an EV charger circuit in Gypsum requires a separate Electrical Permit from the Town's Building Department, governed by the 2023 NEC as locally adopted -- the same standalone Electrical Permit process (distinct from the general Building Permit) already documented in this corpus's electrical-permit entry for Gypsum. No dedicated EV-charger/EVSE fee line, application, or checklist is published by the Town in any fetchable document; consistent with the Town's existing electrical-permit and solar-pv-permit entries, the trade-specific electrical fee table itself is not recoverable from the Town's website, its 2025 Annual Fee Schedule PDF (explicitly labeled partial and containing no permit valuation tables), or Title 15 of the Municipal Code (hosted on a JavaScript-rendered, access-controlled Municode application).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- A separate Electrical Permit Application (distinct from the general Building Permit) is required for an EV charger circuit, submitted through the Town's online process at townofgypsum.com/electrical-permit-application
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town, per the Building Codes & Guidelines page, including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System)
- Unlike solar, which is subject to Colorado's statewide $500 local-government fee cap for residential installations (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113), no equivalent statutory fee cap was found for EV charger permits
- A Building Permit is required in addition only if new structural work (e.g., a carport or accessory structure) is built to house the charger, submitted through the same Building Plan Submittal online portal (gopost-gypsum.eplansoftreview.com) used for all other building permit types
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationTown of Gypsum's standalone electrical permit application, distinct from the general Building Permit Application; no EV-charger-specific form is published
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (EV charger circuit) | Not published in any fetchable Town document as of this review | Same unresolved gap as this corpus's existing electrical-permit entry for Gypsum -- no trade-specific electrical fee table was recoverable via the Town's site, its 2025 fee schedule PDF (labeled 'partial' by the Town, containing no permit valuation tables), or Title 15 of the Municipal Code (Municode SPA, no text recoverable via direct fetch or Wayback). No EV-specific line item was found either. Confirm current fee directly with the Building Department, 970-524-1731. |
| Additional/Re-inspection Fee | $60.00 per inspection | General Town of Gypsum inspection fee, applies across trade permits per the Inspections page; base permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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