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Mountain View building permits
VerifiedMountain View, Colorado — as published 2026-08-25.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Codes adopted
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 2026-08-02 · 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 4% 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
- GOVERNING FIGURE (corrected 2026-07-23): per the Town's codified Municipal Code §18.02.040, work must commence within 60 days of permit issuance or the permit expires/is cancelled by the Town, and must be substantially completed within 2 years of issuance or it likewise expires. The Town's own Building Permit Application (page 2 Notice section, PDF 'Updated: 2022') separately states a conflicting 180-day commencement/work-stoppage figure ('In the event construction is not commenced within 180 days of issuance of this permit, then the same is automatically void. Cessation of work for a period of 180 continuous days shall also cause this permit to be void.'); the codified ordinance governs, but applicants should be aware the form itself prints the longer 180-day figure. Permits are not transferable.
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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $500,001.00-$1,000,000.00; $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $1,000,000.00 | The full 'Total Valuation / Building Permit Fee' table is transcribed verbatim from Resolution No. Show full citationHideThe full 'Total Valuation / Building Permit Fee' table is transcribed verbatim from Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024; published at tomv.org/media/2046). This is the Town's single, universal valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule (no separate commercial/residential columns); it governs the Application's 'Permit Fee $___' line for every permit type. The table lives in the Council resolution archive rather than on the Building Department's public-facing webpages. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046). 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 4% (Town use-tax rate) | The Town's Building Department FAQ page states 'Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent' (verbatim). Show full citationHideThe Town's Building Department FAQ page states 'Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent' (verbatim). The Town's Use Tax Guidelines PDF (tomv.org/media/26, 'Last Updated 2022') separately states 3% with a $1,500-on-$100,000 worked example; the current, actively-maintained tomv.org FAQ page is treated as governing over the older, undated-update PDF (see tipsAndGotchas regarding the Town's similarly conflicting legacy review-timeline page). E.g. $100,000 valuation = $50,000 assumed materials x 4% = $2,000 use tax due at permit issuance. |
| 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 2026-08-02 · 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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $500,001.00-$1,000,000.00; $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $1,000,000.00 | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046). Show full citationHidePer Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046). Applied to the addition/remodel's stated total valuation, same as new construction. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024). Paid up front, before review, per the Building Department FAQ. |
| Use Tax | Total valuation x 50% x 4% | 4% per the Town's live Building Department FAQ ('Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent'), which governs over the Use Tax Guidelines PDF's older 3% figure -- see… Show full citationHide4% per the Town's live Building Department FAQ ('Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent'), which governs over the Use Tax Guidelines PDF's older 3% figure -- see residential-building-permit's Use Tax fee entry for the full note. Applies to additions that add new materials/value; interior remodels are valued per the same formula on the remodel's stated valuation. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Shell / Remodel / Addition)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction, shell buildings, and commercial remodels/additions in the Town of Mountain View. Researched 2026-08-02 to determine whether Mountain View issues its own commercial permits or routes them through Jefferson County or a regional/shared building department (the pattern used by several peer small Jefferson County towns) — it does NOT route out: the Town's own live Building Department page states directly, 'The Town of Mountain View contracts with an independent company, called SAFEbuilt, to help with new construction, remodeling and development projects for both Residential and Commercial work within the Town of Mountain View' (read live at tomv.org/building-department, 2026-08-02). Mountain View runs the same in-house (SAFEbuilt-administered) Building Department program for commercial work that it uses for residential work — commercial permits are not a Jefferson County unincorporated-area function and are not contracted out to a different peer town's department. Reviewed under the 2021 IBC (Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article 4, already confirmed live elsewhere in this file, whose text states its provisions 'shall apply to the construction of, and renovations or additions to, all commercial and residential buildings within the Town') plus the same current-edition NEC/IPC/IMC/IFC provisions documented in this file's codesAdopted. The Town's own Building Permit Application (tomv.org/media/11, read directly 2026-08-02) has a dedicated 'Commercial' block under Section (B) Proposed Use with 'Shell Only,' 'Remodel/Addition,' 'New Building,' and 'Sign' checkboxes, distinct from the Residential block above it. 'Tenant Finish' — also checkboxed in that same Commercial block — is modeled as its own separate permitType (see tenant-improvement-permit) since the Town's own form treats it as a distinct project type from new construction/shell/remodel work.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the same combined Town of Mountain View Building Permit Application used for all Building Department permits (paper/PDF or CommunityCore), checking 'Commercial' under Proposed Use and the applicable Shell Only / Remodel-Addition / New Building box
- Section (G) Occupancy of the Application requires stating an Occupancy Classification, a Construction Type, and whether uses are Separated or Non-Separated — standard IBC commercial-occupancy fields that do not appear on the Residential portion of the form
- No Town of Mountain View contractor license or registration is required (same policy as residential work), but contractors must create a CommunityCore login and supply any state or other-municipality license they hold
- Use Tax (job-materials valuation x 50% x 4% Town use-tax rate) is due at permit issuance, calculated the same way as residential projects; project valuation is determined by the Town Building Inspector using the ICC Building Valuation Data table — see the fees[] note below on the resolution of a rate discrepancy between two live Town-sourced documents
- GOVERNING FIGURE: per Municipal Code §18.02.040 (already confirmed live elsewhere in this file), work must commence within 60 days of permit issuance and be substantially completed within 2 years, or the permit expires/is cancelled by the Town; the Building Permit Application's own printed Notice section separately states a conflicting 180-day figure — the same documented discrepancy that applies to every other Town permit type in this file
- Commercial construction is also subject to the 2021 International Fire Code (Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article 5, as amended by West Metro Fire Protection District Resolution No. 2022-08, already confirmed live elsewhere in this file); the Town's Building Department FAQ states its published review timeframes reflect Building Department plan review only and explicitly exclude Planning & Zoning, Engineering/ROW, and Fire Department review time
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Commercial Proposed Use + Occupancy sections)Same combined Town application form; Commercial block under Section (B) with Shell Only / Remodel-Addition / New Building checkboxes, plus Section (G) Occupancy Classification/Construction Type fields
- RequiredPlot Plan / Site PlanSite plan showing the structure, lot lines/setbacks, and (per Municipal Code §R106.2 as locally amended) prepared by a licensed professional land surveyor
- RequiredUse Tax CalculationValuation form used to compute the Town's use tax at 50% of total project valuation x the Town's use-tax rate
- RequiredProof of Liability InsuranceContractor's certificate of liability insurance
- OptionalContractor's License CopyRequired if applicable, from any surrounding municipality (Mountain View itself does not license contractors)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $500,001.00-$1,000,000.00; $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) above $1,000,000.00 | Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A, 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (tomv.org/media/2046, PDF, 'Updated 12/12/2024'): the 'BUILDING PERMIT FEES SET BY RESOLUTION' table is a single, universal… Show full citationHideResolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A, 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (tomv.org/media/2046, PDF, 'Updated 12/12/2024'): the 'BUILDING PERMIT FEES SET BY RESOLUTION' table is a single, universal valuation-based schedule with NO separate residential/commercial columns, so it governs commercial project valuations exactly as it does residential ones. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Exhibit A Fee Schedule, 'Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table: 'Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee'. Must be paid up front, prior to plan review, per the Building Department FAQ. |
| Use Tax | Total project valuation x 50% (assumed materials share) x 4% (Town use-tax rate) | The Town's live Building Department FAQ page states: 'Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent.' The Town's dedicated Use Tax Guidelines PDF ('Last Updated 2022', tomv.org/media/26) states… Show full citationHideThe Town's live Building Department FAQ page states: 'Use Tax = total valuation x 50 percent x 4 percent.' The Town's dedicated Use Tax Guidelines PDF ('Last Updated 2022', tomv.org/media/26) states and worked-examples an older 3% rate: 'Town tax rate (3%) X 3% ... Use tax due at time of permit $1,500' (on a $100,000 job). Because the current tomv.org page governs over an older/superseded document (see tipsAndGotchas regarding the conflicting legacy review-timeline page), the live FAQ's 4% figure is treated as governing; the Guidelines PDF's 3% figure and undated 'Last Updated 2022' stamp mark it as the stale document. On a $100,000 job: $50,000 assumed materials x 4% = $2,000 use tax due at permit issuance. |
| Commercial Sewer Tap Fee (new/upsized taps only) | Town Fees: 3/4-inch tap $2,445.00; 1-inch tap $5,831.00. Metro Water Recovery Fees (separate, pass-through): 3/4-inch tap $8,680.00; 1-inch tap $20,832.00 | Found 2026-08-02 directly in Resolution No. Show full citationHideFound 2026-08-02 directly in Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule, Chapter 13 - Municipal Utilities section ('Sewer Connection tap fees for Commercial Sewer Taps'). Applies only when a project requires a new or upsized sewer tap (typically new commercial construction) — not a general commercial-building-permit line item and not applicable to remodels/tenant finishes reusing an existing tap. |
Tenant Improvement / Commercial Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for the interior buildout or finish-out of a commercial tenant space in Mountain View — for example, finishing a shell space or reconfiguring an existing commercial unit for a new or changing tenant or business. It is modeled as its own permitType because the Town's Building Permit Application lists 'Tenant Finish' as a separate checkbox under the Commercial block of Section (B) Proposed Use, alongside but distinct from 'Shell Only,' 'Remodel/Addition,' 'New Building,' and 'Sign' (tomv.org/media/11). It is issued by the same Town Building Department (via SAFEbuilt) as all other commercial work, under the same 2021 IBC/IPC/IMC/NEC framework that governs the Town's other commercial permits. The Town publishes no Tenant-Finish-specific fee, review timeline, or submittal checklist distinct from its general Commercial category — the fees and timeline here are the same general commercial figures given in commercial-building-permit, not a narrower TI-specific figure.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the same combined Town of Mountain View Building Permit Application, checking 'Commercial' and the 'Tenant Finish' box under Section (B) Proposed Use
- Section (G) Occupancy (Classification, Construction Type, Separated/Non-Separated) is still required even for interior-only work, since occupancy classification governs which code requirements apply
- Electrical, Plumbing, and/or Heating Contact sections of the Application are required for any trade work included in the buildout; contractors must provide a Colorado license number, and the Town performs contemporaneous state-license verification the same way it does for standalone electrical/plumbing permits
- No Town of Mountain View contractor license is separately required
- Use Tax applies to the tenant-finish scope's own stated valuation, using the same 50%-of-valuation x 4% formula as other permit types — see the rate resolution documented in commercial-building-permit's fees[] (Use Tax Guidelines PDF's 3% superseded by the live FAQ page's 4%)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Commercial Tenant Finish checkbox + Occupancy section)Same combined Town application form; Commercial block's 'Tenant Finish' checkbox plus Section (G) Occupancy fields
- RequiredFloor Plan / Site PlanPlan showing the tenant space layout and any structural/MEP changes within the leased unit
- RequiredUse Tax CalculationValuation form for the tenant-finish scope
- RequiredProof of Liability InsuranceContractor's certificate of liability insurance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Fee | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing per the same table above $500,000.00 | The same universal Council-adopted Building Permit Fee valuation table used for every other permit type here (Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A, tomv.org/media/2046) — there is no separate Tenant-Finish or commercial-only dollar table. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table), independently re-read 2026-08-02. |
| Use Tax | Total project valuation x 50% (assumed materials share) x 4% (Town use-tax rate) | Per the same resolution documented in the commercial-building-permit's Use Tax fee entry — the live Building Department FAQ's 4% figure governs over the older Use Tax Guidelines PDF's 3% figure. |
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 2026-07-23 · 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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing per the same table above $500,000.00 | The Building Permit Application's 'Electrical $___' field (under Value of Construction) captures the electrical scope's own stated valuation; Show full citationHideThe Building Permit Application's 'Electrical $___' field (under Value of Construction) captures the electrical scope's own stated valuation; the Town charges the SAME general Council-adopted Building Permit Fee valuation table (Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule,' updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046) against that valuation — Mountain View publishes no SEPARATE, electrical-only dollar table distinct from this general schedule. Plus a Plan Review Fee of 65% of the resulting fee, per the same resolution. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Electrical Fee (Building Permit Fee schedule) | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024). |
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 2026-07-23 · 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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing per the same table above $500,000.00 | The Application's 'Plumbing $___' field captures the plumbing scope's own stated valuation; Show full citationHideThe Application's 'Plumbing $___' field captures the plumbing scope's own stated valuation; the Town charges the SAME general Council-adopted Building Permit Fee valuation table (Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule,' updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046) against that valuation — no separate plumbing-only dollar table is published. A Plan Review Fee of 65% of the resulting fee applies in addition, per the same resolution. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Plumbing Fee (Building Permit Fee schedule) | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024). |
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 2026-07-23 · 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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing per the same table above $500,000.00 | The Application form's 'Gas $___' valuation-of-construction line (mechanical work is billed under Gas, per the Town's own form; Show full citationHideThe Application form's 'Gas $___' valuation-of-construction line (mechanical work is billed under Gas, per the Town's own form; no separate itemized Mechanical line exists) feeds into the SAME general Council-adopted Building Permit Fee valuation table (Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule,' updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046) — no mechanical/gas-specific dollar table is published separately. Plus a Plan Review Fee of 65% of the resulting fee, per the same resolution. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Gas / Mechanical Fee (Building Permit Fee schedule) | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024). |
Reroofing Permit
VerifiedRequired 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), and this 2021 IRC edition is now directly confirmed by the Town's own live Municipal Code (Section 18.13.010, accessed 2026-07-23 at mountainview.municipal.codes/Code/18.13: 'The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition ... is hereby adopted'); an older, legacy Town-hosted page separately details specific 2015-IRC-referenced Residential Roofing Requirements, which is confirmed superseded rather than merely suspected, since the Town's live ordinance text establishes 2021 (not 2015) as the current-adopted edition.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing per the same table above $500,000.00 | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024,… Show full citationHidePer Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046), the fee is applied to the reroof's stated project valuation, the same as other Building Department permit types. The Town's general Building Department FAQ separately describes basic permits like roof replacements as having a faster review tier under the legacy page's older (now-superseded) timeline scheme (see reviewTimelineNote). |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024). |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installation in Mountain View.
Verified 2026-07-20 · 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 (solar interconnection scope) | Statewide valuation-based schedule under C.R.S. § 12-23-117: base fee ~$100-$120 for job valuation up to $2,000, plus roughly $10-$11.50 per $1,000 of valuation above that, which any Colorado local government (including Mountain View) may scale up to 1.15x — capped in aggregate at $500 residential/$1,000 commercial by C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 | Mountain View's own Building Department confirms all fees, including Electrical, are valuation-based with no published dollar table anywhere on the Town's site (as previously documented). Show full citationHideMountain View's own Building Department confirms all fees, including Electrical, are valuation-based with no published dollar table anywhere on the Town's site (as previously documented). However, Colorado electrical inspections are a matter of statewide concern under C.R.S. § 12-23-117 — no local government may charge more than 1.15x the DORA State Electrical Board's own fee schedule, or impose any other electrical fee or charge. That statewide base schedule (townoflarkspur.org/media/2901, hosted live by the Town of Larkspur, CO, printed with DORA's own Denver address/phone) sets Section B "Commercial and other fees" (which Larimer County's current Table 1-E, larimer.org/sites/default/files/2020_electrical_fee_table.pdf, explicitly confirms includes solar) at $100 base for valuation up to $2,000, plus $10/thousand above. This governs the ceiling and formula for whatever Mountain View ultimately charges, even though the Town's own specific multiplier was not independently published. |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Permit
VerifiedMountain View publishes no distinct EV-charger permit type or fee line. A new circuit, outlet, or panel/service upgrade to serve an EV charger falls under the Town's standard Electrical Permit, issued directly by the Building Department (via SAFEbuilt) with contemporaneous Colorado electrical-license verification. The Town's population (approximately 501 in 2024) is far below the 10,000-resident municipal threshold that triggers Colorado HB24-1173's EV-charging-permit mandate, so Mountain View is not confirmed to be legally required to have adopted EV-specific permitting standards.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- A new circuit, outlet, or panel/service upgrade to serve an EV charger requires an Electrical Permit under the current edition of the NEC as adopted by the Town
- 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
- Homeowners may self-perform the work on their own non-rental, non-resale dwelling under a Homeowner Permit, requiring a minimum of two inspections
- No EV-specific application, checklist, or expedited process was found published — apply via the standard combined Building Permit Application, Electricity Contact section
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electricity Contact section)Same combined Town application form; describe scope as new circuit/outlet or service upgrade for EV charging
- OptionalHomeowner Electrical and Plumbing Permit Certification (page 3 of Application)Required signed certification if a homeowner is self-performing the EV charger circuit work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Electrical Permit Fee (valuation-based, Council-adopted schedule) | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024): $40.00 for valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) up to $2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing to scale down per-$1,000 above that | This is the Town's only Council-adopted, itemized dollar-figure permit-fee table found anywhere in Town records — a general 'Building Permit Fee' schedule set by resolution and applied to the stated… Show full citationHideThis is the Town's only Council-adopted, itemized dollar-figure permit-fee table found anywhere in Town records — a general 'Building Permit Fee' schedule set by resolution and applied to the stated valuation of the permitted work (consistent with the Building Official's ICC Building Valuation Data practice documented elsewhere for this jurisdiction). No SEPARATE, EV-charger- or electrical-only-specific dollar table exists in the Town's Municipal Code, resolution archive, or public Building Department materials, so this general valuation-based schedule is what governs the Building Permit Application's 'Electrical $___' fee line for an EV-charger circuit. The table is published in tomv.org's Council Meeting Materials archive (tomv.org/media/2046) but is NOT linked from the public-facing Building Department webpage. Plan Review Fee is separately set at 65% of the Building Permit Fee under the same resolution (see next fee line). Caveat: the resolution states Town fees are intended to be 're-stated annually in one document' for administrative efficiency; the Sep 15, 2025 and Dec 15, 2025 Council meeting agendas contain no subsequent fee-schedule resolution, so the Dec 2024 Exhibit A remains the most recent identified and is treated as still governing, though a later restatement cannot be ruled out with certainty. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Plan Review Fees by Resolution'), fetched live 2026-07-23 |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition work in Mountain View, including a State asbestos permit component for structures subject to Colorado asbestos regulations.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing per the same table above $500,000.00 | No demolition-specific flat fee is separately published; Show full citationHideNo demolition-specific flat fee is separately published; demolition is billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as other permit types, per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046). |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024). |
Deck / Covered Patio / Patio Enclosure Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks, patio covers, and patio enclosures in Mountain View.
Verified 2026-07-23 · 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 | $40.00 for total valuation $1.00-$500.00; $40.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 per additional $100.00 (or fraction) from $501.00-$2,000.00; $70.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $2,001.00-$25,000.00; $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $25,001.00-$50,000.00; $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $50,001.00-$100,000.00; $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 (or fraction) from $100,001.00-$500,000.00; continuing per the same table above $500,000.00 | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A 'Town of Mountain View Fee Schedule' (Chapter 18 - Building Regulations, 'Building Permit Fees Set By Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024, tomv.org/media/2046), applied to the deck/patio's stated project valuation. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | Per Resolution No. 2024-12-16H, Exhibit A Fee Schedule ('Plan Review Fees by Resolution' table, updated 12/12/2024). |
Sign Permit
The Town of Mountain View's Municipal Code, Chapter 16 (Zoning), Article 7 (Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices), includes a dedicated Section 16.02.090 titled 'Sign permit.' The Code also addresses electronic message center technology, confirming that replacing an existing non-electric sign panel with electronic message center technology requires a sign permit and compliance with Chapter 16's regulations. The full section text is hosted on the Town's code-hosting site (mountainview.municipal.codes); the section's complete requirements and fee amount are not reproduced here as directly-quoted text.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by Mountain View Municipal Code Chapter 16 (Zoning), Article 7 (Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices), Section 16.02.090 ('Sign permit')
- Replacing an existing non-electric sign panel with electronic message center technology requires a sign permit and compliance with Chapter 16
- The Code's full section text is not reproduced here; contact the Building Department to confirm current requirements and fees
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationContact the Building Department to confirm the current application form and requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Unconfirmed against the Town's Municipal Code. Contact the Building Department (Buildingpermits@tomv.org, (303) 450-8746) for a current fee quote. |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire protection for the Town of Mountain View is provided by West Metro Fire Rescue, which also serves Lakewood, Golden, Wheat Ridge and Morrison. West Metro's Life Safety Division, Construction and Building Services performs plan review, permitting and inspections for fire suppression and detection systems, requiring plans compliant with the currently adopted Fire Code and NFPA Standards (IFC Ch. 1; NFPA 72 for alarms; NFPA 13 for sprinklers), drawn to at least 18"x24" scale, with equipment data sheets and a NICET III or PE stamp from an engineer trained in the specific system design. A $300.00 re-inspection fee applies if a system fails acceptance testing.
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Plans submitted via West Metro Fire's Accela Permit Portal; must comply with the currently adopted Fire Code as amended and the appropriate NFPA Standards (IFC Chapter 1; NFPA 72 Chapter 7 for fire alarm systems; NFPA 13 Chapter 23 for fire sprinkler systems)
- Plans must be drawn to scale, minimum 18" by 24", and include equipment data sheets
- Fire Suppression and Fire Detection Systems plans require at minimum a NICET III certification or a Professional Engineer stamp from an engineer trained in the design of the particular system being installed
- All system and related components must be FULLY TESTED and ready before Acceptance Testing is scheduled
- A $300.00 re-inspection fee applies if the system fails acceptance testing
Required documents
- RequiredFire Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Plan SubmittalScaled plans (min. 18"x24") with equipment data sheets and NICET III/PE stamp; contact West Metro Fire's Construction and Building Services for the current application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-inspection Fee (failed acceptance test) | $300.00 | West Metro Fire Protection District, Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Permitting and Testing page |
| Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plan Review & Permit Fee | Not itemized on the Town's published page | Contact West Metro Fire's Construction and Building Services (303-989-4307) for the current base plan review/permit fee |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
The Town of Mountain View's Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article 2 ('Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy') governs building permits and Certificates of Occupancy jointly, indicating a real, citable code framework for occupancy changes — though the specific change-of-use application process and fee are not confirmed in directly-quoted code text; confirm with the Town directly.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by Mountain View Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article 2 ('Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy')
- The full section text is not independently confirmed; contact the Building Department to confirm requirements and applicable fee for a specific change-of-use project
- No standalone change-of-use application distinct from the general Building Permit process was independently confirmed
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy)Contact the Building Department to confirm current requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change) | Contact the Building Department (Buildingpermits@tomv.org, (303) 450-8746) for a current fee quote |
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