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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Required for additions, garage conversions, basement finishes, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Colorado Springs. Reviewed by PPRBD under the 2023 PPRBC (2021 IRC base). Basement finishes and certain alterations are billed at flat rates under Table A.1 rather than full valuation.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Room additions, garage conversions, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings
  • Basement finish is a flat-rate permit type (Table A.1) rather than valuation-based
  • For additions, garage conversions, and basement finishes: Regional Modifier of 0.27 of $169.09/sq ft applies for the building fee, plus separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit fees are calculated per Table C (job/contract cost basis) — these are NOT bundled the way new single-family construction is
  • Site plan showing the scope, dimensions, and connection of the addition to the existing structure
  • Structural details required for any structural modification, framing changes, or load-path alterations

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Fee schedule

Basement Finish (Table A.1, flat rate)PPRBD Appendix B, Table A.1 — Building permit fees for reroofing, stucco, siding, and basement finish of existing one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes
$300.00
Building Permit Fee — additions/garage conversions (valuation-based, Table A)PPRBD Fee Schedule / ICC Building Valuation, Regional Modifiers section
Regional Modifier of 0.27 of $169.09/sq ft, then Table A valuation tiers apply (same tiers as new construction, $50 minimum up to $4,064 + $3.00/$1,000 over $1M)
Trade Attachment Fee — detached accessory structure or alteration of one-/two-family dwelling (Table B.1)PPRBD Appendix B, Table B.1 — applies when trade work is attached to an addition/alteration building permit
$50.00 for each trade (plumbing, electrical, gas, heating)
Plan Examination FeePPRBD Appendix B, Table E item G
28% of the Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Colorado Springs building department
~0–0 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour — 30-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Basement finish is billed as a flat $300.00 fee (Table A.1) — a notably simple, predictable cost compared to valuation-based additions.
  • Unlike new single-family construction, additions/alterations do NOT automatically bundle trade permits into the building fee — expect separate Table B.1 attachment fees ($50/trade) or standalone Table C fees for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.

Frequently asked questions

Colorado Springs requires a residential addition / remodel permit for: Room additions, garage conversions, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings; Basement finish is a flat-rate permit type (Table A.1) rather than valuation-based; For additions, garage conversions, and basement finishes: Regional Modifier of 0.27 of $169.09/sq ft applies for the building fee, plus separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit fees are calculated per Table C (job/contract cost basis) — these are NOT bundled the way new single-family construction is; Site plan showing the scope, dimensions, and connection of the addition to the existing structure; Structural details required for any structural modification, framing changes, or load-path alterations. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at (719) 327-2880 before starting work.

PPRBD charges a flat $300.00 fee for basement finish permits under Table A.1 of the Appendix B Fee Schedule, rather than a valuation-based calculation.

Plan review for a residential addition / remodel permit in Colorado Springs typically runs 0–0 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at (719) 327-2880.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (PPRBD web account); Site Plan; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Colorado Springs requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation (if new footings), Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department ((719) 327-2880).

Apply through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department at 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (Main Office); North Office: 3939 Cordera Crest Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80924. Phone: (719) 327-2880, email: Contact via Email Specific Departments form at pprbd.org/Information/Email. Office hours: Permits & Contractor Licensing: 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Plan Review, Floodplain, and Enumeration: by appointment only; Inspectors office hours: 7:30–8:30 a.m.. Official information: https://www.pprbd.org/.

Colorado Springs, Colorado has adopted: 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (PPRBC), 2nd Printing — the regional code framework adopted by reference by all member jurisdictions including Colorado Springs (City Ordinance 23-16); effective June 30, 2023; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC (NOTE: unlike Denver, the Pikes Peak region uses the IPC, not UPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by reference via the 2023 PPRBC; ASME A17.1-2019 Safety Code for Elevators & Escalators, ASME A17.3-2005 (existing elevators/escalators), ASME A18.1-2017 (vertical platform lifts/stairway chairlifts) — conveyance codes adopted via the 2023 PPRBC; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standard — adopted via the 2023 PPRBC; The International Fire Code and its amendments are adopted separately by the applicable fire authority (not PPRBD) — contact the local fire district directly for fire code / fire plan submittal requirements. Local amendments apply — see the Colorado Springs overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.

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

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