This is PermitBase’s published record for City of Fountain as of 2026-08-13. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
City of Fountain building permits
VerifiedCity of Fountain, Colorado — as published 2026-08-13.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family/Duplex Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, townhouse, and similar residential construction within Fountain city limits. Issued and inspected by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) under Project Code 101 (New Single Family Housing, Detached) or related codes, NOT by the City of Fountain directly. Fee is valuation-based per PPRBD's Table A.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family, duplex, townhouse, condominium, or 3-4/5+ family residential construction within Fountain city limits
- City of Fountain Plot Plan approval ($110) obtained from the Planning Department before PPRBD will issue the building permit
- Compliance with the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (adopting the 2021 IRC/IBC, 2021 IMC/IFGC/IPC, 2023 NEC, 2021 IECC)
Required documents
- RequiredPPRBD Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted to Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, 2880 International Cr., Colorado Springs, CO 80910, per pprbd.org.
- RequiredCity of Fountain Plot Plan ApplicationZoning prerequisite submitted to the City of Fountain Planning Department (116 S. Main St.) before the PPRBD building permit is issued, per the City's Development Review Fee Schedule.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $2,001-$25,000 | $80.00 for the first $2,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table A (pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule). |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $25,001-$50,000 | $264.00 for the first $25,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table A. |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $100,001-$500,000 | $714.00 for the first $100,000 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table A. |
| Plan Examination Fee | 28% of the Building Permit Fee | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule (pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule). |
| City of Fountain Plot Plan (Single-Family/Two-Family/Mobile Home) | $110.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| City Use Tax on Construction Materials | 2% of construction material purchase price, or 1% of total contract amount including labor | City of Fountain business FAQ (fountain.colorado.gov); collected by the City Clerk's office separately from the PPRBD permit fee. |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use construction within Fountain city limits, covering PPRBD Project Codes such as 320 (Industrial), 324 (Offices/Banks), 327 (Retail), and similar categories. Issued and inspected by PPRBD; requires City of Fountain Site Development Plan approval first.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial, industrial, or institutional building construction within Fountain city limits
- City of Fountain Site Development Plan approval ($1,800 under 3,000 sq ft, or $2,800 over 3,000 sq ft) from the Planning Department before PPRBD issues the building permit
- Compliance with the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (2021 IBC and related adopted codes)
Required documents
- RequiredPPRBD Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted to Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, per pprbd.org.
- RequiredCity of Fountain Site Development Plan ApplicationZoning prerequisite submitted to the City of Fountain Planning Department before the PPRBD building permit is issued.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation $500,001-$1,000,000 | $2,314.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table A (pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule). |
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation over $1,000,000 | $4,064.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000 | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table A. |
| Commercial Trade Attachment (per trade) | $100.00 per trade | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table B. |
| City Site Development Plan (over 3,000 sq ft) | $2,800.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| City Site Development Plan (under 3,000 sq ft) | $1,800.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| City Tenant Finish/Interior Remodel Review | $210.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
Manufactured/Modular Home Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of any HUD, UBC, or IRC manufactured/modular/mobile home on a site within Fountain, whether permanent or temporary set. Issued and inspected by PPRBD, categorized as 'new single family construction' with valuation-based fees. City of Fountain zoning site-plan approval is a prerequisite.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Manufactured, modular, or mobile home installation (permanent or temporary set) within Fountain city limits
- City or County zoning site plan approval with legal description, obtained before PPRBD permit application
- Installer must hold a PPRBD Mechanical Contractor D License (temporary set) or Building Contractor C License (permanent set), and be registered with the State of Colorado
- Floodplain review and address enumeration
- Blocking and tie-down layout (manufacturer's instructions, Colorado-licensed engineer design, or Colorado Division of Housing-compliant foundation plans)
- Soils report and foundation design by a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer required at first inspection for permanent-set homes
Required documents
- RequiredPPRBD Building Permit Application (Manufactured Residential Building)Per PPRBD's Manufactured Residential Buildings guidance document.
- RequiredHUD Data Sheet or State-Stamped Plans (IRC modular)HUD homes require a HUD data sheet and floor plan; IRC modular homes require State of Colorado-stamped plans (model/floor, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and a State Specifications Cover Sheet.
- RequiredCity or County Zoning Site Plan ApprovalSite plan approved by City or County Zoning with legal description, required before the PPRBD permit is issued.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, per PPRBD Table A, categorized as new single-family construction) | Same valuation-based schedule as new single-family residential construction — see residential-building-permit entry for bracket amounts | PPRBD Manufactured Residential Buildings guidance (pprbd.org/File/ByAlias/MFRResidential): 'Categorized as "new single family construction", plan review and permit fees are based on square footage.' |
| City of Fountain Plot Plan (Mobile Home) | $110.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023, lists 'Single-Family/Two-Family/Mobile Home' Plot Plan together at $110.00 (2020 rate). |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) and solar-thermal systems within Fountain city limits. As with all building permits in Fountain, the actual permit is issued by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) — not the City — under PPRBD's Alternative Energy Plan Requirements, which require both a building permit and an electrical permit for PV systems (plus a mechanical/plumbing permit for solar-thermal systems altering interior piping). PPRBD does not publish a solar-specific flat fee; systems are billed at standard Table A valuation-based building-permit rates plus an electrical trade fee. Colorado's statewide solar permit fee cap (C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113, enacted via HB21-1284) limits any local solar permit fee to $500 for a residential system and $1,000 for a commercial system, which applies as a ceiling on whatever PPRBD's valuation-based calculation would otherwise produce.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Written utility approval for the system (including disconnect locations); site plan with north arrow, equipment locations, raceway routing, module layout, and access pathways
- Roof-mount PV: configurator printout/charts or Colorado-licensed design professional letter confirming design criteria — snow load Pf=30 psf/Pg=43 psf below 7,000 ft (Pf=40/Pg=57 above 7,000 ft), wind load 130 mph Vult Exposure C; roof connection spacing and fastener specifications
- Ground-mount PV: only arrays exceeding 7 feet in height require a building permit (an electrical permit is still required regardless of height); site plan showing tallest point of array; foundation depth/diameter/spacing per a Colorado-licensed design professional
- Energy Storage Systems (ESS) must comply with NEC 706.15 and include a DC disconnect between ESS output and inverter, plus a floor plan showing ESS location
- Solar-thermal systems: mechanical/plumbing submittal showing floor layout, isometric of the system, backflow devices, IPC 504.5 relief valve approval, and IRC combination pressure/temperature relief valves on water heaters and storage tanks
- Fountain City of Fountain zoning review is not separately called out for solar in the City's published Development Review Fee Schedule (unlike new-construction Plot Plans); confirm with the City Planning Department, (719) 322-2000, whether a rooftop retrofit installation on an existing structure requires a City zoning sign-off before PPRBD will issue the permit
- For solar removed/reinstalled during a reroof: both a building permit and electrical permit are required (plus mechanical/plumbing if solar-thermal piping is altered), in addition to the roofing permit
Required documents
- RequiredSolar / Electrical Permit Application (PPRBD web account)Apply via PPRBD web account (account.pprbd.org) for both a building permit and an electrical permit
- RequiredAlternative Energy Plan Requirements (PV and Solar-Thermal)PPRBD's official plan submittal checklist for photovoltaic and solar-thermal systems, updated 10/28/2025
- RequiredUtility Approval LetterWritten approval from the utility company including disconnect locations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table A), capped by Colorado state law | Varies by system valuation under PPRBD's Table A schedule, but any local solar permit fee (building + electrical combined) is capped at $500 residential / $1,000 commercial under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 (HB21-1284) | PPRBD does not publish a separate flat solar fee for the underlying valuation-based calculation; Show full citationHidePPRBD does not publish a separate flat solar fee for the underlying valuation-based calculation; PV/solar-thermal systems are billed as standard Table A building permits plus a Table B/B.1 electrical trade attachment fee or standalone Table C electrical fee, subject to Colorado's statewide statutory cap. |
| Electrical Trade Attachment Fee (Table B.1) — residential | $50.00 | PPRBD Appendix B, Table B.1, if the electrical permit is attached to the building permit |
| Plan Examination Fee | 28% of the Building Permit Fee | PPRBD Appendix B, Table E item G |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a residential or commercial electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) within Fountain city limits. As with all electrical work in Fountain, the permit is issued by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), not the City. PPRBD's published fee schedule (pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule) has no distinct 'EV charger' or 'EVSE' line item — a standalone EVSE circuit is billed as a standalone electrical permit under Table C (valuation-based), or as a Table B.1 residential trade attachment fee ($50.00) if the electrical work is filed together with another building permit (e.g., a panel upgrade or new construction).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit for EVSE/charging equipment installation, reviewed under the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) per PPRBD's adopted codes
- Current State of Colorado (DORA) master electrician/contractor license on file, if using a licensed contractor
- If the installation requires a panel or service upgrade to support the added EVSE load, that upgrade is filed as a separate or combined electrical permit line item
- Applications submitted via PPRBD's online account portal (account.pprbd.org)
Required documents
- RequiredPPRBD Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via PPRBD's web account portal (account.pprbd.org); no separate EV-specific application form was found published.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone Electrical Permit (Table C, valuation-based) — if not attached to another building permit | $50.00 for work valued $100-$500, scaling up with additional per-$1,000 increments to $4.50 per additional $1,000 over $50,000 | PPRBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule, Table C (pprbd.org/Information/FeeSchedule). No EV-specific line item is published; a standalone EVSE circuit is billed under this general valuation-based electrical schedule. |
| Electrical Trade Attachment Fee (Table B.1) — residential, if attached to another building permit | $50.00 | PPRBD Appendix B, Table B.1, applies if the EVSE electrical permit is filed together with (attached to) another building permit, e.g. a panel/service upgrade or new construction, rather than standalone. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of free-standing, low-profile, wall, awning/roof/projecting, or temporary signs within Fountain city limits. The City of Fountain Planning Department reviews and approves the sign/site plan for zoning compliance; the applicant must then separately contact PPRBD for the actual building permit to construct the sign.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Sign installation, replacement, or modification within Fountain city limits
- Site plan showing setbacks from property lines and major intersections (measured from the sign overhang)
- Sign plan showing dimensions, height, and sign copy
- Storefront elevation drawing indicating placement (for wall/storefront signs)
- Valuation of materials (contract copy) submitted to the City Clerk's office for 2% use tax calculation
- After City Planning Department approval, a separate PPRBD building permit is required to construct the sign
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity of Fountain Planning Department's own form, submitted on 11x17 paper (or electronically); per fountain.colorado.gov.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master Sign Plan | $225.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| Awning/Roof/Projecting Signs (nonresidential), per sign | $125.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| Wall and Canopy Signs | $125.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| Freestanding and Monument Sign, per sign | $225.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| Temporary Signs (banners/balloons/blimps) | $25.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| Temporary Site Signs (sites under construction) | $125.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| Swing Signs | $75.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
| Portable Signs | $25.00 | City of Fountain Development Review Fee Schedule, Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023 (2020 rate). |
Short Term Rental Permit
VerifiedRequired to operate a dwelling or room as a short term rental (30 days or less) within Fountain city limits, under Fountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.29. Issued directly by the City of Fountain Planning Department (not PPRBD) to a specific named owner; not transferable and valid for one year.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Completed Short Term Rental Application (4 pages), updated within 3 days of any change in information
- Signed and notarized Short Term Rental Affidavit
- City of Fountain Business License
- Proof of at least $500,000 in liability insurance (via hosting platform coverage, policy, or other documentation)
- Proof of homeowner insurance endorsement or rider for short term rental use
- Proof of listing on a hosting platform (e.g., Airbnb/VRBO)
- Local emergency contact available 24/7, able to respond on-site within 1 hour
- Limit of 1 short term rental unit per lawful dwelling unit, up to 4 per property (2 per owner for condominiums/common-ownership buildings)
- Inspection required prior to permit issuance and annually prior to renewal
- Applicant must not have had a short term rental permit suspended or revoked within the preceding 24 months
Required documents
- RequiredShort Term Rental Permit ApplicationCity of Fountain Planning Department's own 4-page form, submitted to 116 S. Main St., Fountain, CO 80817.
- RequiredShort Term Rental AffidavitSigned and notarized, per the application requirements.
- RequiredCity of Fountain Business LicenseRequired as part of the Short Term Rental application package.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rental Permit (annual) | $100.00 | City of Fountain Short Term Rental Permit Application and Development Review Fee Schedule (Exhibit C of Resolution 22-023, 2020 rate); payable by check, cash, or card, including by phone at 719-322-2031. |
Chicken/Hen Permit
Required to keep chickens on residential property within Fountain city limits, under Fountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.18 (Animal Raising and Keeping). Issued directly by the City of Fountain Planning Division; requires a coop site inspection before final approval. No permit fee is published for this permit type.
Reviewed 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan complying with Chapter 17.18 of the Fountain Municipal Code
- Compliance with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations
- Applicant must research and confirm any private protective covenants do not prohibit keeping chickens
- Applicant must contact the City of Fountain Planning Division within 30 days of provisional approval to schedule a coop/location/height/setback inspection
- Final approval is not granted until the Planning Division completes the coop inspection
Required documents
- RequiredChicken Permit ApplicationCity of Fountain Planning Division's own form, requiring a Chapter 17.18-compliant site plan.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFountain Fire Department issues fire alarm and fire sprinkler system permits under the City's adopted International Fire Code (Fountain Municipal Code Title 15, Public Safety — the City's own code adoption chapter cites the 2015 International Fire Code, with copies on file with the City Clerk). The Department publishes a detailed Fire Fee Schedule (fountain.colorado.gov/fountain-fire-fee-schedule) itemizing plan review and inspection fees for fire alarm systems by device count and fire sprinkler systems by sprinkler-head count, separate from PPRBD's building permit fees.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Fire alarm and fire sprinkler system plans must be submitted to Fountain Fire Department for plan review and permitting, separate from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) building permit process documented elsewhere in this file
- Fire alarm system plan review/inspection fees are tiered by initiating-device/notification-appliance count: $100.00 (5 devices or fewer), $300.00 (50 or fewer), $500.00 (51-100), $850.00 (101-150), plus $300.00 for each additional 20 devices beyond 150
- Residential fire alarm system permits for a single-family home: No Charge
- Fire sprinkler system plan review/inspection fees are tiered by sprinkler-head count: $100.00 (20 heads or fewer), $400.00 (100 heads or fewer, includes 1 wet-pipe riser), $700.00 (101-200 heads), $850.00 (201-300 heads), plus $200.00 for each additional 100 heads beyond 300
- Additional fire sprinkler line items: $200.00 per additional wet-pipe system riser and/or backflow retrofit, $200.00 per standpipe system riser, $200.00 per dry pipe/preaction/deluge system valve, $500.00 per fire pump or foam system
- NFPA 13D residential sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes: No Charge
- Up to three sprinkler-system inspections are allowed per permit before a trip fee applies to additional inspections
- A performance-based design surcharge of a minimum $2,000.00 (plus $0.04/sq ft) applies where a fire-protection design uses performance-based rather than prescriptive methods
Required documents
- RequiredFire Alarm/Sprinkler System PlansSubmitted to Fountain Fire Department for plan review, separate from the PPRBD building permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm System Plan Review & Inspection (tiered by device count) | $100.00 (≤5 devices) to $850.00 (101-150 devices), plus $300.00 per additional 20 devices beyond 150; single-family residential fire alarm: No Charge | Per the City of Fountain Fire Department Fee Schedule |
| Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Inspection (tiered by sprinkler-head count) | $100.00 (≤20 heads) to $850.00 (201-300 heads), plus $200.00 per additional 100 heads beyond 300; NFPA 13D residential systems: No Charge | Includes 1 wet-pipe system riser in the base tiers; additional risers, standpipes, valves, and fire pumps/foam systems billed separately per the Fee Schedule |
| Performance-Based Design Surcharge | Minimum $2,000.00 plus $0.04/sq ft, in addition to applicable fees above | Applies where the fire-protection design uses a performance-based rather than prescriptive approach |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedFountain's own Zoning Ordinance (Fountain Municipal Code Title 17) requires a Certificate of Occupancy before any change in use or occupancy of land, or any change of use in an existing building or structure — other than detached single-family residences or farming/gardening — takes effect, per Title 17's General Provisions (Chapter 17.01). No Certificate of Occupancy may be issued unless the proposed use conforms to Title 17's zoning requirements. Because Fountain does not operate its own building department, the underlying construction/building-code review (where alteration accompanies the use change) is performed by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) under the adopted 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (which incorporates the 2021 IEBC), while the zoning/land-use determination and Certificate of Occupancy sign-off are handled by the City's own Planning Department.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No land or building may be changed in use, and no new structure, building, or land may be occupied or used, unless the owner obtains a Certificate of Occupancy from the building official, per Fountain Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.01 (General Provisions)
- This Certificate of Occupancy requirement applies to any change in use or occupancy of land, and any change of use in an existing building or structure, except detached single-family residences and farming/gardening uses
- No Certificate of Occupancy may be issued unless the proposed use conforms to Title 17's zoning requirements
- Where alteration or construction work accompanies the use change, PPRBD building-permit review applies under the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (which incorporates the 2021 International Existing Building Code) — see this file's commercial-building-permit entry for PPRBD's general process
- Final inspection is required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued
- Contact the City of Fountain Planning Department (719-322-2000) for the zoning/land-use determination and PPRBD (719-327-2880) for any construction-related building-permit component
Required documents
- RequiredCertificate of Occupancy Application (City of Fountain Planning Department)Required before any change of use or occupancy takes effect, per Title 17, Chapter 17.01
- OptionalPPRBD Building Permit Application (if construction accompanies the use change)Same regional building-permit process documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy Fee | Not published as a numeric figure on the City's Planning Department or Title 17 pages as of this review | Contact the City of Fountain Planning Department (719-322-2000) for a current fee quote |
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