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Florence building permits
VerifiedFlorence, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family homes and other residential structures within Florence city limits, per Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040. Reviewed under the City's adopted 2006 IBC and 2006 IECC. Electrical and plumbing scopes of the project are permitted separately and directly through the State of Colorado (DORA), not the City.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040: building permits govern construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance, and use of any building or structure; no permit or certificate of occupancy issued until all requirements are met
- Reviewed under the City's adopted 2006 International Building Code and 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
- Copy of Warranty Deed / Title Commitment or other documentation showing property ownership, including easement information
- Site Plan or Improvement Location Certificate showing setbacks and dimensions to all lot lines
- Floodplain Development Permit required if the structure is located within a recognized floodplain (FEMA FIRM Map Panel 08043C0___F referenced on the application)
- Proof of Water/Water Tap Application (paid receipt from the supplying water purveyor)
- Proof of Sewer (paid receipt from Fremont Sanitation District) or Septic (approved application from Fremont County)
- Engineered, site-specific foundation plans prepared by a Colorado-licensed professional engineer (required for new structures and additions, except small unheated utility buildings under 576 sq ft)
- Site-specific soils investigation & lab analysis report
- Two sets of all building and foundation plans (large size) required
- Full site plan package: orientation/north arrow, legal description, lot lines/size, adjacent road names, easements/setbacks/building envelopes, utility improvements, existing/proposed structures, drainage plan with direction/slope arrows, driveway access/grades, sidewalks/paving/curb cuts, parking plan, structure footprint square footage, backflow preventer location, Sidewalk Plan (FMC 17.68.025), Landscaping and Screening Plan (FMC 17.64.150)
- Floor plan, floor framing plan, roof framing plan, elevation drawings (all sides), and structural detail drawings per the Submittal Checklist's itemized requirements
- Florence City Contractor's License required for the general contractor (Limited $50/yr or General $100/yr, per Ordinance No. 3-2026)
- Electrical and plumbing work require SEPARATE permits obtained directly from the State of Colorado DORA — not included in or issued alongside this City building permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Florence Building Permit Application form; includes fields for Plan Check Fee, Flood Permit Fee ($75), Driveway Access Permit Fee, Building Permit Fee, 2.5% Fremont County Use Tax, and 2.5% Florence City Use Tax, all completed by City staff based on the City's own valuation of the work
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application Submittal Checklist itemsWarranty Deed/Title Commitment, Site Plan/ILC, Floodplain Development Permit (if applicable), proof of water tap and sewer/septic, full site plans, engineered foundation plans, soils report, floor/framing/elevation/structural detail drawings
- RequiredEngineered Foundation PlansPrepared by a Colorado-licensed professional engineer, site-specific; required for new structures/additions except small unheated utility buildings under 576 sq ft
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Permit Fee | $75.00 | Flat fee, printed directly on the Building Permit Application; applies when a Floodplain Development Permit is required |
| Fremont County Use Tax | 2.5% of the City's valuation of work | Printed on the Building Permit Application; assessed by the City on behalf of Fremont County |
| Florence City Use Tax | 2.5% of the City's valuation of work | Printed on the Building Permit Application; combined with the County use tax, total use tax is 5% of the City's valuation |
| Plan Check Fee | Not published as a numeric table | Line item exists on the Building Permit Application form (hand-calculated by City staff); no published valuation-based fee schedule was found on the Building Department page, Building Permits page, Building Permit Application, or Submittal Checklist. The City's 2026 Citywide Fee Schedule (Resolutions No. 7-2026 and 8-2026 under Ordinance No. 4-2026) lists a 'Building/ Planning' section in its table of contents, but the numeric fee page for Building was not found populated as of this review. Checked directly; omitted rather than invented. |
| Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | Same as Plan Check Fee note above — a line item on the application form, but no published valuation-based schedule found |
| Driveway Access Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | Line item on the Building Permit Application form; amount not separately published |
| Florence City Contractor's License (General) | $100.00 per calendar year | Ordinance No. 3-2026; administered by the City Clerk, not the Building Department; required in addition to any building permit fees |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, alterations, and repairs to existing residential structures in Florence, per Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040. Reviewed under the same 2006 IBC/IECC standard and Submittal Checklist requirements as new construction, though the required document set scales with project scope.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040 governs alterations and repairs the same as new construction
- Engineered foundation plans required for additions (site-specific, Colorado-licensed engineer), except small unheated utility buildings under 576 sq ft
- Site plans showing existing and proposed structures, drainage, and utility improvements
- Floor plan, framing plan, and structural detail drawings scaled to the addition/remodel scope
- Florence City Contractor's License required for the general contractor
- Electrical and plumbing scopes require separate State of Colorado DORA permits
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame form used for all building permit types; 'Use of Building' field includes Addition, Alteration, and Repair checkboxes
- RequiredSite PlanShowing existing and proposed structures, setbacks, and utility improvements per the Submittal Checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont County Use Tax | 2.5% of the City's valuation of work | — |
| Florence City Use Tax | 2.5% of the City's valuation of work | — |
| Plan Check Fee / Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | Line items on the Building Permit Application; no published valuation-based schedule found after direct review of all available City documents |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical permits within Florence city limits are issued and scheduled entirely by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Electrical Board, NOT by the City of Florence. The City's Building Department page directs applicants to the state DORA Electrical page and confirms the currently adopted electrical code edition as the 2023 NEC.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permits and inspections are issued and scheduled by the State of Colorado DORA, per the City of Florence Building Department page: 'Electrical and Plumbing permits and inspections are issued and scheduled by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)'
- Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), per DORA's Electrical page as linked by the City
- Per state statute (referenced on the Building Permit Application Submittal Checklist's Notice to Homeowner), only a licensed/registered Electrical Contractor — not the homeowner — may pull the permit and perform the work, except where the homeowner is personally performing work permitted under state homeowner exemptions
- For solar photovoltaic installations, the City requires a copy of the State Electrical Permit as part of the City's own Building Permit Application package
Required documents
- RequiredState of Colorado DORA Electrical PermitApplied for directly through DORA's Electrical Board, not the City of Florence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State-set electrical permit fee | Set by the State of Colorado DORA Electrical Board, not the City of Florence | Not within the City's fee authority; consult DORA's Electrical Board directly for current fee schedule |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedPlumbing permits within Florence city limits are issued and scheduled entirely by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Plumbing Board, NOT by the City of Florence. The City's Building Department page directs applicants to the state DORA Plumbing page and confirms the currently adopted plumbing code edition as the 2021 Plumbing Code.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permits and inspections are issued and scheduled by the State of Colorado DORA, per the City of Florence Building Department page
- Governed by the 2021 (Colorado) Plumbing Code, per DORA's Plumbing page as linked by the City
- Per state statute, only a licensed/registered Plumbing Contractor — not the homeowner (except under state homeowner exemptions) — may pull the permit and perform the work
Required documents
- RequiredState of Colorado DORA Plumbing PermitApplied for directly through DORA's Plumbing Board, not the City of Florence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State-set plumbing permit fee | Set by the State of Colorado DORA Plumbing Board, not the City of Florence | Not within the City's fee authority; consult DORA's Plumbing Board directly for current fee schedule |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
Required for mechanical (HVAC, gas-fired equipment) work as part of the City's building permit process under the 2006 IBC as adopted. Unlike electrical and plumbing, the City's Building Department page does not identify mechanical permitting as state-administered, so it is treated as part of the standard City Building Permit Application (mechanical layout requirements — exhaust systems, venting, combustion air — are explicitly listed in the Submittal Checklist's structural details section).
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical layout documentation required as part of the Structural Details submittal: exhaust system for kitchen, baths, and dryer; venting systems; combustion make-up air for fuel-burning appliances (per the Submittal Checklist)
- Reviewed under the City's adopted 2006 IBC (no separate IMC/IFGC edition is separately published by the City)
- Florence City Contractor's License required for the contractor performing the work
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame general application form used for building permits; mechanical scope described under 'Describe Work'
- RequiredMechanical Layout / Structural DetailsExhaust, venting, and combustion air documentation per the Submittal Checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee / Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | Line items on the Building Permit Application; no published valuation-based schedule found for mechanical work specifically |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing projects in Florence. The City imposes a firm advance-notice requirement: all re-roofing projects must submit the application and required documentation at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled start date.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- ALL RE-ROOFING PROJECTS MUST SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT LEAST THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED START DATE (stated in capital letters on the Building Permits page)
- Signed copy of contract or estimate sheet with the homeowner required alongside the Building Permit Application
- Note: the same Building Permits page also contains a second, inconsistent sentence stating 'at least two days prior to the scheduled start date' — the three-business-day requirement is stated first and in emphasis, and is treated as the governing figure in this file; the inconsistency itself is flagged rather than silently resolved
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationRe-roof scope, submitted at least 3 business days before the scheduled start date
- RequiredSigned Contract or Estimate SheetSigned copy of the contract or estimate sheet with the homeowner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee / Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed via the general Building Permit Application line items |
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar photovoltaic installations in Florence. The City's building permit for a solar installation requires a copy of the State Electrical Permit (since electrical work itself is DORA-administered) alongside engineered structural documentation for roof-mounted systems.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application required for the solar installation scope
- Copy of the State Electrical Permit required (electrical interconnection work is separately permitted through DORA, not the City)
- Engineered Stamped Structural Letter required specifically for roof-mounted units
- Engineered Stamp Design Plans required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSolar Installation scope
- RequiredCopy of State Electrical PermitFrom the State of Colorado DORA Electrical Board
- RequiredEngineered Stamped Structural LetterRequired for roof-mounted photovoltaic units
- RequiredEngineered Stamp Design PlansStamped design plans for the PV installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee / Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | Billed via the general Building Permit Application line items; the electrical portion is billed separately by DORA |
Demolition Permit
Required for demolition/removal of a building or structure within Florence, per Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040, which explicitly includes 'demolition' among the activities requiring a building permit. Applied for using the same Building Permit Application form, checking the 'Remove' use-of-building box.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040 explicitly lists demolition among the activities requiring a building permit
- Building Permit Application with 'Remove' checked under Use of Building
- Proof of property ownership (Warranty Deed/Title Commitment)
- Site plan showing existing structures to be removed
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationDemolition/Remove scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee / Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | No demolition-specific fee is separately published; billed via the general Building Permit Application line items |
Commercial / Industrial / Multi-Family Tenant Improvement Permit
Required for commercial, industrial, and multi-family tenant improvement, alteration, or new construction projects in Florence. Requires plans prepared by a Colorado-licensed Architect or Engineer, and a separate off-street parking plan submitted to the City Planner.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Construction plans must be prepared by a Colorado-licensed Architect or Engineer, with signed and dated stamp/seal
- Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family Off-Street Parking Plan must be submitted to the City Planner for review and approval, showing parking access, number of handicap spaces, and paved surface type
- Same site plan, drainage, utility, and engineered foundation requirements as residential projects, scaled to the commercial scope
- Florence City Contractor's License (General, $100/yr) required for the general contractor
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCommercial/Industrial/Multi-Family scope
- RequiredStamped Architectural/Engineering PlansFloor and building plans, signed and dated stamp/seal of the Colorado-licensed architect or engineer
- RequiredOff-Street Parking PlanSubmitted to the City Planner for review and approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee / Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | No published commercial-specific valuation fee schedule found; billed via the general Building Permit Application line items plus applicable use tax |
| Fremont County + Florence City Use Tax | 5% combined (2.5% + 2.5%) of the City's valuation of work | — |
Deck / Covered Patio Permit
Required for construction of decks and covered patios attached or detached from a residential structure in Florence, under the general Building Permit Application and Submittal Checklist requirements (structural details, foundation/footing requirements where applicable).
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit Application with structure/addition scope
- Structural detail drawings showing connections at post and beam, beam to wall, footing and post, ledger and wall
- Stairs, guardrail, and handrail details (shown in profile) where applicable
- Engineered foundation/footing plans if required by span or structural load
- Site plan showing the proposed structure's location, setbacks, and lot coverage
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAddition/Alteration scope for the deck or covered patio
- RequiredStructural Detail DrawingsConnections, footings, ledger, stairs/guardrail/handrail details per the Submittal Checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plan Check Fee / Building Permit Fee | Not published as a numeric table | No deck/patio-specific fee is separately published; billed via the general Building Permit Application line items |
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 Florence building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.