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Town of Carbondale building permits
VerifiedTown of Carbondale, Colorado — as published 2026-07-19.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
New Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Townhouse Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residence, duplex, or townhouse building construction in the Town of Carbondale, regulated under the Town-adopted 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC (Ordinance No. 3/2025, effective 7-1-2025). Building Permit fees are valuation-based per the Town's Appendix A fee bracket table, plus a 65% plan review fee.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family dwelling, duplex, or townhouse construction within Town of Carbondale limits
- Compliance with the Town-adopted 2021 IRC/IBC and IECC (Tier-classification blower-door and duct-leakage requirements apply)
- Site plan review is not required for a single-family residence but is required for most other development types
- Shading Analysis, Impervious Surface Calculations, and a Homeowner Agreement for Permitting (if applicable) as part of the submittal packet
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredBuilding Permit ChecklistTown-published submittal checklist for new single-family/duplex construction.
- RequiredImpervious Surface Calculations TableTown-provided Excel spreadsheet for calculating impervious surface coverage.
- OptionalShading AnalysisRequired per Municipal Code Section 5.12, per the Town's document center.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if the homeowner (rather than a licensed contractor) is pulling the permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — $1.00 to $500.00 valuation | $27.50 | Carbondale Municipal Code Appendix A, Fee Schedule, Building Department Fees table (Supp. No. 19). |
| Building Permit Fee — $501.00 to $2,000.00 valuation | $27.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.60 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 valuation | $80.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.30 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 valuation | $456.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $11.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 valuation | $745.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.15 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 valuation | $1,150.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.55 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 valuation | $3,738.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.55 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Building Permit Fee — $1,000,001.00 and up valuation | $6,480.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.30 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule — 'Each application shall include an additional plan review fee equal to 65% of Building Permit Fee.' |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1, per Municipal Code Section 18-1-120. |
Residential Addition Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions to existing single-family, duplex, or townhouse structures in Carbondale. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit fee table as new residential construction, plus Planning Department review (unlike a straight remodel).
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Addition to an existing residential structure within Town limits
- Planning Department approval prior to Building Department review, per the Town's document center ('Residential Addition — After Planning Approval')
- Impervious Surface Calculations Table and Addition Permit Submittal Guide and Checklist
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredAddition Permit Submittal Guide and ChecklistTown-published guide for addition submittals.
- RequiredImpervious Surface Calculations TableTown-provided spreadsheet.
- OptionalRadon - Soils Gas Control (Residential and Commercial)Town-published radon mitigation reference document.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as new residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Residential Remodel Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior/exterior remodels of existing single-family, duplex, or townhouse structures in Carbondale that do not add floor area. Skips Planning Department review (N/A) but still requires Administrative and Building Department review.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Remodel of an existing residential structure within Town limits, not expanding the building footprint/floor area
- Homeowner Agreement For Permitting (if the homeowner, not a licensed contractor, is pulling the permit)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
- OptionalAsbestos Abatement Notification & Permit Application FormRequired if the remodel disturbs asbestos-containing materials.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as new residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
New Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in Carbondale, regulated under the Town-adopted 2021 IBC. Carries the longest published Building Department review window of any Carbondale permit type.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial building construction within Town limits
- Site plan review required (all development except a single-family residence requires site plan review; some PUDs may be exempt)
- Compliance with the Town-adopted 2021 IBC/IECC commercial provisions
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table — the same table applies to both residential and commercial valuations. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Commercial Remodel / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial remodels and tenant-finish build-outs in Carbondale.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial remodel or tenant finish work within Town limits
- Restaurants must obtain Garfield County Public Health plan approval before submitting
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- OptionalRadon - Soils Gas Control (Residential and Commercial)Town-published reference document.
- OptionalAsbestos Abatement Notification & Permit Application FormRequired if the remodel disturbs asbestos-containing materials.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Commercial Addition Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions to existing commercial buildings in Carbondale.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Addition to an existing commercial structure within Town limits
- Site plan review generally required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Per the same valuation-based bracket table as residential construction (see residential-building-permit) | Appendix A, Building Department Fees table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Appendix A, Fee Schedule. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Mechanical Permit
VerifiedRequired for HVAC system installation/replacement and fireplace installation in Carbondale, per Appendix A Table 4 (Mechanical Permit Fees). All new/replacement units require heating and cooling load calculations with the submittal.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New or replacement HVAC/mechanical equipment, ductwork, vent/flue piping, or fireplace installation within Town limits
- Heating & cooling load calculations required with submittal for all replacement and new units
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- OptionalResidential Heating and Cooling Equipment Replacement GuideTown-published guide.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75.00 | Appendix A, Table 4 Mechanical Permit Fees. |
| New dwelling unit or commercial unit — complete HVAC system | $200.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| New dwelling unit or commercial unit — fireplace | $50.00 each | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Replacement or addition of each appliance (not new construction) | $50.00 each | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Replacement or addition of each duct system or vent/flue piping (not new construction) | $25.00 each | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Gas piping — up to and including 5 outlets | $25.00 | Appendix A, Table 4, 'Other Inspections and Fees'. |
| Gas piping — each outlet in excess of 5 | $5.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Additional plan review (changes/revisions to previously approved plans, minimum 1 hour) | $85.00 per hour | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Re-inspection — 1st notice | $100.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Re-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection | $250.00 | Appendix A, Table 4. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Table 4. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing and fuel gas system installation/replacement in Carbondale, per Appendix A Table 5 (Plumbing Permit Fees). Single-family, duplex, and townhouse units are limited to 2 exterior hose bibs per dwelling unit.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New or replacement plumbing/fuel gas fixtures, valves, drain/vent piping, or water distribution lines within Town limits
- Single Family Dwellings, Duplex Units and Townhouse Units limited to only 2 exterior hose bibs per dwelling unit; additional hose bibs or garage plumbing fixtures trigger additional Water/Wastewater impact fees
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application - ResidentialTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application - Commercial New & RemodelTown of Carbondale Building Department's own commercial application form.
- OptionalPlumbing-Procedure-for-Contemporaneous-ReviewsTown-published procedure document.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75.00 | Appendix A, Table 5 Plumbing Permit Fees. |
| New dwelling unit or commercial unit — complete plumbing and fuel gas system | $200.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Replacement valves or addition of each fixture (not new construction) | $25.00 each | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Replacement or addition of drain/vent piping or water distribution line per fixture (not new construction) | $25.00 each | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Gas piping — up to and including 5 outlets (not new construction) | $25.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Gas piping — each outlet in excess of 5 (not new construction) | $5.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Additional plan review (minimum 1 hour) | $85.00 per hour | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Re-inspection — 1st notice | $100.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Re-inspection — work still incomplete after 1st reinspection | $250.00 | Appendix A, Table 5. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Table 5. |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar installation on residential and commercial buildings in Carbondale, per Appendix A item 3.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Solar panel installation on a residential or commercial building within Town limits
- Solar Requirements document review
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
- RequiredSolar RequirementsTown-published solar permitting requirements document.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit — Residential | $200.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 3: 'Solar Permits Residential (Plan Review + 2 Inspections) .....$200.00.' |
| Solar Permit — Commercial | $500.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 3: 'Solar Permits Commercial (Plan Review + 2 Inspections) .....$500.00.' |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Re-roof, Window, and Door Replacement Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement/repair and window/door replacement in Carbondale, per Appendix A items 2 and 4. This is the fastest-reviewed permit category the Town publishes besides Plumbing/Mechanical/Solar.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Roof replacement/repair, or window/door replacement, on a structure within Town limits
- Roof repairs and replacements DO require a permit, per the Town's Building Department page
Required documents
- RequiredRoof Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own fillable roof permit application.
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (window replacement)Town of Carbondale Building Department's own application form, used for window replacement.
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For PermittingRequired if applicable.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit (Application Review + 2 Inspections) | $150.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 2. |
| Roofing — each additional inspection beyond 2 (large roof systems) | $60.00 each | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 2; payment required prior to the final inspection. |
| Window Replacement (Plan Review + 2 Inspections) | $150.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 4. |
| Town of Carbondale Use Tax | Declared construction material value x 3.5% | Appendix A, Fee Schedule, item 1. |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for new fence construction/repair in Carbondale, per Appendix A item 7.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New fence construction or fence repair within Town limits
- Site plan with fence location highlighted, per the Town's document center listing
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application - Submit Site Plan With Location HighlightedTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form for fences.
- OptionalFence RepairsTown-published guidance document for fence repairs specifically.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Permit | $50.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 7: 'Fence Permits .....$50.00.' |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of a structure in Carbondale where the building is not going back in its original place; demolition of a structure that IS being rebuilt in place is instead included within the residential/commercial building permit for that project.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition of a structure within Town limits (standalone demolition permit applies when the structure is not being rebuilt in its original place)
- Demolition Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationTown of Carbondale Building Department's own application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit | $75.00 | Appendix A, Fee Schedule item 5: 'Demolition Permit .....$75.00.' |
Electrical Permit (State-Issued)
VerifiedElectrical work in Carbondale is permitted and inspected by the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations), NOT by the Town of Carbondale — Carbondale does not operate its own local electrical inspection program. The Town's own permit-type list identifies this permit as 'electrical (State)', and Appendix A's Fee Schedule contains no Town-collected electrical permit fee line, consistent with the Town deferring this permit type entirely to the State.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical wiring installation/alteration within Town limits requires a valid Colorado State Electrical Permit prior to starting work, obtained directly through the State's DPO Online Permitting System
- Permits are valid for one year from issuance
Required documents
- OptionalHomeowner Agreement For Permitting If ApplicableTown-published reference document listed alongside the Town's Electrical Permits document-center entry, though the underlying permit itself is issued by the State.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedCarbondale does not publish a standalone EV-charger/EVSE permit type. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment (e.g., a new 240V Level 2 circuit) is electrical work, and per the Town's own permit-type list and this file's separate 'electrical-permit' entry, ALL electrical permits and inspections in Carbondale are issued and inspected by the Colorado State Electrical Board (Division of Professions and Occupations / DORA) — the Town has no local Electrical Inspection Program. Colorado's HB24-1173 (Electric Vehicle Charging System Permits Act, effective August 7, 2024) sets a December 31, 2025 compliance deadline for standardized EV-charging permitting only for municipalities with population 10,000+ and counties with population 20,000+; Carbondale's 2024 Census population estimate is approximately 6,700-6,800, below that municipal threshold, so the Town is not required to adopt a distinct EV-charging permitting process under this law. No Town ordinance, Building Department page, or Appendix A Fee Schedule line item referencing EV chargers, EVSE, or HB24-1173 was found as of this review.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- EV charger circuit installation (Level 2 or higher, or any new/altered branch circuit) is electrical work; apply directly through the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) DPO Online Permitting System, not the Town of Carbondale, per the Town's general electrical-permit routing
- Simple Level 1 (120V, existing receptacle) charger use typically does not require a separate electrical permit under standard NEC practice; a new dedicated circuit does
- No Carbondale-specific or DORA-published EV-charger line item, checklist, or fee was found as of this review; the general State electrical permit application/process applies
- Carbondale's 2024 population (~6,700-6,800) is below the 10,000-population threshold that triggers HB24-1173's mandatory local EV-charging permitting-process compliance deadline for municipalities
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Permit Application (DPO Online Permitting System)Same general electrical permit application used for any new branch circuit or electrical alteration in Carbondale; submitted directly to the State, not the Town
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (general, no distinct EV-charger line item) | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), not the Town | Neither the Town's Appendix A Fee Schedule nor DORA's Electrical Board Permit and Inspection Information page publishes a standalone EV-charger/EVSE fee; an EV charger circuit is billed under the State's general electrical permit fee structure. Contact DORA (303-894-7800) or use the DPO Online Permitting System for the current amount for a specific project. |
Sources & verification
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