This is PermitBase’s published record for Mountain View as of 2026-07-06. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Mountain View building permits
Mountain View, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — referenced as the current adopted standard on the Town's 'Helpful Building Permit Handouts' page (page title/meta-description: 'Handouts developed by the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council as a basic plan submittal under the 2021 International Residential Code') and cross-confirmed on the Town's own Building Permit Application (page 3, Homeowner Electrical/Plumbing certification): 'in accordance with the current edition of the National Electric Code, International Residential Code, and International Plumbing Code adopted by the Town of Mountain View as the minimum standard.'National Electrical Code (NEC) — current edition, per the same Building Permit Application homeowner-certification language; the Town's live public-facing pages do not print the specific NEC year cycle (e.g. 2020 vs 2023) anywhere checked (Building Department page, Building Permits page, Handouts page, Application PDF) — noted as a gap rather than guessed.International Plumbing Code (IPC) — current edition, per the same Building Permit Application homeowner-certification language; specific year cycle not printed on any live Town page checked.Note on code-currency and a superseded page: an older, still-live legacy page on the Town's prior CivicLive-hosted site (mountainviewco.hosted.civiclive.com/services/building_department_/building_permits, and its townofmountainviewcolorado.org mirror) states 'The 2015 International Building Code is the official adopted reference for building codes and applicable to Mountain View, effective March 28, 2019' — this page predates the Town's current SAFEbuilt-administered, tomv.org/Drupal-hosted site and its own CommunityCore permitting system, and the Town's live Helpful Building Permit Handouts page (referencing 2021 IRC-based ICC Colorado Chapter guides) is treated as the current, actively maintained source rather than this legacy 2015/2019 page. Flagged rather than silently discarded, consistent with this corpus's policy of noting superseded-but-still-indexed pages (cf. Vail's stale submittal-packet footer).No IBC, IFC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, or IEBC edition is printed anywhere on the Town's live public pages, its Building Permit Application, or its Use Tax Guidelines as of this review — Mountain View is almost entirely a single-family/duplex residential enclave (12-block area, ~530 residents) and its public-facing materials are IRC/NEC/IPC-focused; a genuine commercial code-adoption list may exist only in the Town's Municipal Code Chapter 18 (Building Regulations), which could not be retrieved (mountainview.municipal.codes/Code/18 returns a Cloudflare bot-challenge 403 to every fetch method tried, including a full browser-header curl and the WebFetch tool). This is reported as a genuine, unresolved gap rather than assumed from a peer Colorado jurisdiction.HB22-1362 (Colorado's statewide building energy code / greenhouse-gas-emissions law, requiring local governments to adopt an energy code and, per its later compliance milestones, the Colorado Electric and Solar Ready Code) is not mentioned anywhere on the Town's live Building Department, Building Permits, or Helpful Handouts pages as of this review. Given Mountain View's tiny size and thin published program (no separate energy-code page, no mechanical/energy-specific permit-type page), it is unclear from public sources whether the Town has taken its own HB22-1362 adoption action or is relying on some other mechanism; not stated as fact either way — flagged as unresolved rather than assumed.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family or multi-family residential construction in the Town of Mountain View. Reviewed by SAFEbuilt on behalf of the Town's Building Department under the 2021 IRC (as referenced in the Town's current Helpful Building Permit Handouts and Building Permit Application) plus current-edition NEC and IPC for electrical/plumbing systems.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Town of Mountain View Building Permit Application (paper/PDF or via the CommunityCore online portal) with a Plot Plan and Use Tax Calculation valuation form
- No Town of Mountain View contractor license or registration is required, but all work must meet applicable municipal and building code requirements; contractors must create a CommunityCore login for registration/user-interface purposes
- A completed application, use-tax valuation form, copy of contractor's license (if applicable, from any surrounding municipality), and proof of contractor's liability insurance must be emailed to the Building Department to obtain a permit
- Use Tax (50% of total project valuation x 3% Town use-tax rate) is due at time of permit issuance; project valuation is determined by the Town Building Inspector using the ICC Building Valuation Data table
- A hard-stock permit card must be posted in the front window of the property, visible from the street, for the duration of construction
- Construction must commence within 180 days of permit issuance or the permit becomes void; 180 continuous days of work stoppage likewise voids the permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Mountain View's own 3-page application form (Job info, contacts, square footage/use/utilities/improvement type, valuation, fees, signature); available as a fillable PDF or via CommunityCore
- RequiredPlot PlanSite plan showing the structure and lot lines/setbacks
- RequiredUse Tax CalculationValuation form used to compute the Town's use tax at 50% of total project valuation x 3%
- OptionalContractor's License CopyRequired if applicable, from any surrounding municipality (Mountain View itself does not license contractors)
- RequiredProof of Liability InsuranceContractor's certificate of liability insurance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Town Building Department FAQ: 'Permit Fees are based on the total value or cost of the project... reach out to the Building Department and we can provide you with an estimate.' Listed as its own line item ('Permit Fee $___') on the Building Permit Application. |
| Plan Review Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Must be paid up front, prior to plan review taking place, per the Building Department FAQ |
| Use Tax | Total project valuation x 50% (assumed materials share) x 3% (Town use-tax rate) | e.g. $100,000 valuation = $50,000 assumed materials x 3% = $1,500 use tax due at permit issuance; per the Town's Use Tax Guidelines PDF and Building Department FAQ (identical formula and worked example in both) |
| Deposit | Amount varies; listed as its own line item on the Building Permit Application | Application form includes a 'Deposit $___' field distinct from the Permit Fee |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, garage/attic/sunroom conversions to habitable space, kitchen/basement/bathroom remodels, and structural modifications to existing residential structures in Mountain View.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Same application, valuation, use-tax, and insurance-documentation process as new residential construction
- Town Building Department FAQ explicitly lists 'Additions,' 'Remodeling IE: Kitchen remodel, Basement finish, Bathroom remodel, etc.,' 'Garage Conversions, Attic Space Conversion and Sunroom Conversions to habitable space,' and 'Structural Modifications' among common projects requiring a permit
- A Licensed professional (not homeowner self-performed) is required if the home is intended for immediate sale/resale or is a rental occupied/to-be-occupied by tenants
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame Town application form used for all Building Department permit types
- RequiredPlot PlanRequired for additions affecting the building footprint/setbacks
- RequiredUse Tax CalculationValuation form for the addition/remodel scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Estimate available on request from the Building Department based on stated project valuation and permit type |
| Plan Review Fee | Valuation-based; paid up front before review | Town Building Department FAQ |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 3% | Applies to additions that add new materials/value; interior remodels are valued per the same formula on the remodel's stated valuation |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Mountain View. Issued directly by the Town's own Building Department (via SAFEbuilt) rather than deferred entirely to the Colorado State Electrical Board, though state electrical licensure is contemporaneously verified per Colorado statute. Homeowners may self-perform electrical work on their own non-rental, non-resale dwelling under a Homeowner Permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the current edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town, per the Building Permit Application's Homeowner Electrical/Plumbing certification page
- Electrical contractors must provide a Colorado contractor license number on the Building Permit Application (Electricity Contact section); the Town performs contemporaneous review of electrical licensure per its published 'Procedure for Contemporaneous Reviews of Electrical and Plumbing Licenses' (developed under HB19-1086/SB19-156, now C.R.S. Title 12 Article 115)
- No Town of Mountain View contractor license is separately required
- Homeowner permits available for a homeowner's own dwelling (not intended for immediate sale/resale, not a tenant-occupied rental); homeowner-performed work requires a minimum of two inspections (before concealment, and at completion/prior to power release)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electricity Contact section)Same combined Town application form; Electricity Contact fields require license #, contact info
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical and Plumbing Permit Certification (page 3 of Application)Required signed certification if a homeowner is self-performing electrical or plumbing work on their own dwelling
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Listed as its own line item ('Electrical $___' and 'Electricity $___') on the Building Permit Application; estimate available on request |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Mountain View. Issued directly by the Town's own Building Department (via SAFEbuilt), governed by the current edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by the Town. State plumbing licensure is contemporaneously verified per Colorado statute; homeowners may self-perform plumbing work on their own non-rental, non-resale dwelling under a Homeowner Permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the current edition of the IPC as adopted by the Town, per the Building Permit Application's Homeowner Electrical/Plumbing certification page
- Plumbing contractors must provide a Colorado contractor license number on the Building Permit Application (Plumbing Contact section); contemporaneous license review is performed per the Town's published verification procedure (developed under HB19-1086, now C.R.S. Title 12 Article 155)
- No Town of Mountain View contractor license is separately required
- Homeowner permits available under the same conditions as electrical: own dwelling only, not for immediate sale/resale, not a tenant-occupied rental
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Plumbing Contact section)Same combined Town application form; Plumbing Contact fields require license #, contact info
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical and Plumbing Permit Certification (page 3 of Application)Required if a homeowner is self-performing plumbing work on their own dwelling
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Listed as its own line item ('Plumbing $___') on the Building Permit Application |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Mountain View, including furnaces, heat pumps, mini-splits, and AC units.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Town Building Department FAQ explicitly lists 'Replacement or new Mechanical Appliances: IE-Furnaces, heat pumps, mini-splits, AC units, etc.' among projects requiring a permit
- Mechanical/HVAC contractors provide contact info on the Heating Contact section of the Building Permit Application
- No Town of Mountain View contractor license is separately required
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Heating Contact section)Same combined Town application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gas / Mechanical Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Application form includes a 'Gas $___' valuation-of-construction line and a general 'Other $___' fee line that mechanical work may be billed under; the Town does not publish a separate itemized Mechanical fee line distinct from Gas on its own application form |
Reroofing Permit
Required for roof replacement/reroofing in Mountain View. The Town's current live materials point to a general reroof-guide handout (2021 IRC-based, via the Colorado Chapter ICC); an older, legacy Town-hosted page separately details specific 2015-IRC-referenced Residential Roofing Requirements, which are flagged below as likely superseded rather than blended as current fact.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reroofing/roof replacement is explicitly listed as requiring a permit on the Town's Building Department FAQ
- Current live guidance: the Town's 'Helpful Building Permit Handouts' page links a 'Residential Re-roof' guide developed by the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council as a 2021 IRC-based basic plan submittal guide
- Legacy page detail (flagged as possibly superseded, not confirmed current): roof replacement must remove existing roof coverings down to the deck; asphalt shingles fastened to solidly sheathed decks and tested to ASTM D7158; drip edge required at eaves/rakes; specific valley-lining and fastener specifications listed; a ladder tied off to the roof required on-site for inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame combined Town application form; Improvement Type section includes a 'Roof' checkbox
- OptionalResidential Re-roof Guide (Colorado Chapter ICC handout)General submittal/requirements guide linked from the Town's Helpful Building Permit Handouts page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Town's general Building Department FAQ describes basic permits like roof replacements as having a faster review tier under the legacy page's older timeline scheme (see reviewTimelineNote) |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
Required for solar panel installation in Mountain View.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar Panels are explicitly listed on the Town's Building Department FAQ among projects requiring a permit
- Governed by the current-edition NEC for the electrical/interconnection portion of the installation
- Electrical contractor license and contemporaneous state license verification apply, per the Town's general electrical-permit procedure
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electricity Contact section, 'Solar' checkbox under Type of Heat/Utilities)Same combined Town application form; Utilities section includes a 'Solar' checkbox
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | No solar-specific fee line is published separately from the general Electrical fee line on the Town's application form |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition work in Mountain View, including a State asbestos permit component for structures subject to Colorado asbestos regulations.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition Work is explicitly listed on the Town's Building Department FAQ among projects requiring a permit
- The Building Permit Application's Demolition section (F) includes checkboxes for Site Plan, State Permit, and Asbestos Permit — indicating a State-level asbestos permit is a distinct required component tracked alongside the Town demolition permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition section)Section F of the Town's application: Site Plan, State Permit, Asbestos Permit checkboxes
- RequiredSite PlanRequired for demolition scope
- OptionalAsbestos Permit (State of Colorado)Required where applicable per Colorado asbestos regulations, tracked as a distinct checkbox on the Town's own application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | No demolition-specific flat fee is published; billed under the same valuation-based Permit Fee / Use Tax structure as other permit types |
Deck / Covered Patio / Patio Enclosure Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks, patio covers, and patio enclosures in Mountain View.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Decks and Patio Enclosures are explicitly listed on the Town's Building Department FAQ among projects requiring a permit
- The Town's Helpful Building Permit Handouts page links Colorado Chapter ICC 2021-IRC-based guides for 'Decks,' 'Patio Cover,' and 'Enclosing a Patio Cover' specifically
- Building Permit Application's Improvement Type/Square Footage sections include explicit Deck, Covered Porch, and Patio (Attached/Detached) checkboxes
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Improvement Type / Square Footage sections)Same combined Town application form; includes Deck, Covered Porch, and Patio checkboxes
- OptionalDecks Building Guide (Colorado Chapter ICC, 2021 IRC)General submittal/requirements guide for uncovered decks
- OptionalPatio Cover Building Guide (Colorado Chapter ICC, 2021 IRC)General submittal/requirements guide for patio covers
- OptionalEnclosing a Patio Cover Building Guide (Colorado Chapter ICC, 2021 IRC)General submittal/requirements guide for enclosing an existing patio cover
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | Valuation-based; no published dollar table | Estimate available on request from the Building Department |
Sources & verification
Key facts 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 Mountain View building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.