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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Gypsum, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)
Town of Gypsum Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.01.040(g) (Chapter 15.01, INTERNATIONAL CODES), amending IBC Section 109.2 "Schedule of permit fees". Show full citationTown of Gypsum Code of Ordinances Sec. 15.01.040(g) (Chapter 15.01, INTERNATIONAL CODES), amending IBC Section 109.2 "Schedule of permit fees". Title 15 was repealed and re-enacted in full by Ord. No. 2023-08, § 1(Exh. A), adopted 2023-06-27; code current through Ord. No. 2025-18, enacted 2026-01-13 (Supp. No. 22). Code text as published on library.municode.com (accessed 2026-08-17). Commercial valuation is set by the most current ICC Building Valuation Data Chart per the same subsection. Per-trade fee tables are codified at Sec. 15.02.020 Table 2 (mechanical), Sec. 15.02.030 Table 3 (plumbing), Sec. 15.02.050 Table 4 (electrical) — mechanical and plumbing both compute as a $60.00 base plus $16.00 per additional increment. Sec. 15.01.040(h) sets permit transfer at 65% of the original building permit fee.
$1.00-$500.00: $50.00 | $501.00-$2,000.00: $50.00 for the first $500 plus $3.05 per additional $100 or fraction | $2,001.00-$25,000.00: $95.75 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $25,001.00-$50,000.00: $417.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $50,001.00-$100,000.00: $670.25 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $100,001.00-$500,000.00: $1,020.25 for the first $100,000 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $500,001.00-$1,000,000.00: $3,620.25 for the first $500,000 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $1,000,000.00 and up: $6,120.25 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
Additional/Re-inspection FeeBase permit fee includes a maximum of four inspections
$60.00 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation (additions with new footings only)

    Before concrete placement, per 42-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Rough-in/Framing

    Framing complete, connection to existing structure verified, before insulation and wall covering

  3. 3

    Electric & Gas Service

    After utilities are installed

  4. 4

    Lath/Insulation/Drywall

    During finishing stages

  5. 5

    TCO/COO

    Final inspection and occupancy certificate

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

Tips

  • Gypsum publishes dedicated 2021 guide documents for common remodel-adjacent scopes (basement finish, garage, patio cover, uncovered deck) — check the Forms, Permits & Applications page for the guide matching your specific project before assembling a plan set from scratch.
  • A ramp guide is also published separately, useful for accessibility-related additions distinct from a general remodel.

Frequently asked questions

Gypsum requires a residential addition / remodel permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 970-524-1731 before starting work.

In Gypsum, the published Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) is: $1.00-$500.00: $50.00 | $501.00-$2,000.00: $50.00 for the first $500 plus $3.05 per additional $100 or fraction | $2,001.00-$25,000.00: $95.75 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $25,001.00-$50,000.00: $417.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $50,001.00-$100,000.00: $670.25 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $100,001.00-$500,000.00: $1,020.25 for the first $100,000 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $500,001.00-$1,000,000.00: $3,620.25 for the first $500,000 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction | $1,000,000.00 and up: $6,120.25 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction. Additional published fees: Additional/Re-inspection Fee — $60.00 per inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Gypsum does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 970-524-1731 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Gypsum may also ask for: Scope-Specific Building Guide. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gypsum requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Footing/Foundation (additions with new footings only), Rough-in/Framing, Electric & Gas Service, Lath/Insulation/Drywall, TCO/COO. Schedule each through Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department (970-524-1731).

Apply through Town of Gypsum Community Development Department, Building Department at 50 Lundgren Blvd, Gypsum, CO 81637 (mailing: PO Box 130, Gypsum, CO 81637). Phone: 970-524-1731, email: stephanie@townofgypsum.com. Office hours: Building Department Staff available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., per the Building Permit Application page. Primary staff contact listed: Stephanie Roybal, Building Department Administrative Assistant. General Town phone line also published as 970-524-7514 on several Building Department sub-pages (DRB/HOA Review, Hours & Site Conditions).. Official information: https://www.townofgypsum.com/build-in-gypsum.

Gypsum, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — Town of Gypsum Building Codes & Guidelines page; 2021 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 error; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards, 2009 Edition; Local 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). Specific amendment section numbers and text beyond what the Town's own townofgypsum.com pages state are not reproduced here.. Local amendments apply — see the Gypsum overview page for the full list.

Yes. The Town publishes dedicated 2021 guide documents for Basement Finishes, Residential Ramps, Residential Garages, Patio Covers, and Uncovered Decks, available on the Building Forms, Permits & Applications page.

Sources & verification

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Applications & forms

Checklists & handouts

Department & other records

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