This is PermitBase’s published record for Berthoud as of 2026-08-13. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Berthoud building permits
VerifiedBerthoud, Colorado — as published 2026-08-13.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Chapters 1-33 and Appendix Chapter I, adopted by reference with local amendments (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.1)2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — Chapters 1-43 and Appendix AB, adopted by reference with local amendments (Chapter 11.2). Fee schedule is explicitly keyed to '2024 IRC Appendix AB' as the valuation-based fee table.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Chapters 1-16 (Chapter 11.3)2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Commercial Chapters 1-6, Residential Chapters 1-6, INCLUDING Appendix CK (Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Commercial) and Appendix RM (Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Residential) (Chapter 11.4)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70) (Chapter 11.5)2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Chapters 1-13 (Chapter 11.10)2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Chapters 1-15 (Chapter 11.16)2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Chapters 1-8 (Chapter 11.17)Colorado State Regulation 86 (Graywater Systems) — Town of Berthoud is the designated local agency for graywater oversight (Chapter 11.18)2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Chapters 1-11 (Chapter 11.19)2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — Chapters 1-8 (Chapter 11.20)HB22-1362 statewide energy code floor: Berthoud's 2024 IECC adoption explicitly incorporates Appendix CK and Appendix RM (the Colorado Energy Office's model Electric Ready / Solar Ready / EV Ready code), satisfying HB22-1362's statewide low-energy/electric-and-solar-ready requirement. Confirmed directly from the Town's own 2024 I-Code Amendment ordinance text (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.4), not inferred.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes in the Town of Berthoud. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC (Chapters 1-43 and Appendix AB) as locally amended, plus the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (35 psf ground snow load, 115-140 mph ultimate wind speed, 30-inch frost depth). Issued by the Planning & Building Department; inspections performed under contract by SAFEbuilt/ProCode.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC as locally amended and the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: 35 psf ground snow load (30 psf minimum uniform design load), 115-140 mph ultimate design wind speed (Exposure C, Special Wind Region per the Colorado Front Range Gust Map or Larimer County Basic Design Wind Speed Map), Seismic Design Category B, 30-inch minimum frost depth, ice barrier underlayment required
- Foundation design and construction drawings must be stamped by a Colorado-registered design professional and based on an engineer's soils report; foundation drains must likewise be designed and inspected by a Colorado-registered design professional
- All new residential buildings must comply with the Town's 2024 IECC energy code, including Appendix RM (Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Residential): a designated solar-ready zone (≥300 sq ft per dwelling unit, ≥150 sq ft for qualifying townhouses) on suitably oriented/low-slope roofs unless exempted, electric-ready provisions for combustion equipment (dedicated branch circuit and panel space reserved for future electric equipment), and EV-ready provisions (one EV-ready parking space per dwelling unit with a dedicated 8.3kVA branch circuit) for new buildings and major renovations/additions
- Applicant/contractor must hold a current Town of Berthoud contractor license (Residential General Contractor C class for new one- and two-family construction) per Ordinance No. 1376 (2026), with $1,000,000 general liability insurance and the Town named as Certificate Holder
- Applications submitted online via the Town's CommunityCore portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted through the Town of Berthoud's CommunityCore online permitting portal
- RequiredNew Single Family Dwelling Submittal Requirements packetTown-published checklist of required plan sheets/documents for new single-family construction
- RequiredEngineered Soils Report and Stamped Foundation DrawingsPrepared by a Colorado-registered design professional
- RequiredTown of Berthoud Residential General Contractor C LicenseRequired per Ordinance No. 1376 (2026); $1,000,000 general liability insurance with Town as Certificate Holder
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Construction Permit Fee | Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees. A flat $50 Administration Fee and $50 Technology Fee are added to every building permit fee. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | — |
| Use Tax | 4% (Town) of construction materials/fixed equipment, based on 50% of total project valuation unless a specific cost breakdown is provided; PLUS an additional 1.05% Larimer County use tax | Confirmed from the Town's live 2026 fee schedule |
| Electrical Permit Fee (new living space, by square footage) | $100 (0-1,000 sq ft); $150 (1,001-1,500 sq ft); $200 (1,501-2,000 sq ft); +$10 per additional 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft | Added to any permit involving electrical work; Electrical Plan Review is 50% of the Electrical Permit Fee (residential) |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Basement Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, interior remodels, and basement finishes to existing one- and two-family homes and townhomes in Berthoud. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally amended; basement finishes are billed as a distinct flat-fee category on the Town's fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Additions must comply with the same Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria and IECC/Appendix RM electric-and-solar-ready provisions as new construction where the addition constitutes a 'major renovation'
- A Licensed Colorado design professional's stamp is required where structural elements (wall removal, new foundations) are involved
- Contractor must hold the applicable Town of Berthoud contractor license (Residential General Contractor C for additions/remodels/basement finishes, or Trade Contractor for smaller interior remodel/handyman-scope work) per Ordinance No. 1376
- Basement Finish permits are billed as a distinct flat fee on the Town's 2026 fee schedule rather than the full valuation-based Appendix AB table
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted through the Town's CommunityCore online portal
- Required2024 IRC Building Guide — Home AdditionsTown-published submittal guide for additions
- Optional2024 IRC Residential Basement Finish guideTown-published submittal guide specific to basement finish scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Construction Permit Fee (Additions/Remodels) | Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration and $50 Technology fee | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees |
| Basement Finish Permit Fee | $100.00 flat | Distinct flat-fee line item on the 2026 fee schedule, not the valuation-based table |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | — |
| Use Tax | 4% Town + 1.05% Larimer County, per the standard formula | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Berthoud. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted. Electricians must hold an active Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license, contemporaneously verified by the Town per its posted HB19-1086/SB19-156 procedure — Berthoud does not run a separate local electrical licensing board, and its own Trade Contractor license fee is explicitly waived for electrical contractors 'per State Statutes.'
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Berthoud
- Electricians must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license; verified contemporaneously by Town/SAFEbuilt staff at registration per the Town's posted 'Procedure for Contemporaneous Reviews of Electrical and Plumbing Licenses' (required under SB19-156 / CRS Title 12 Article 115)
- A Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license is required for the business entity, but the Town charges NO separate license fee for Electrical Contractors specifically, per Ordinance No. 1376 Appendix A
- Fee calculated either by residential living-area square footage (new living space) or by installation valuation ('All Other')
- New residential construction and major renovations must satisfy Appendix RM/CK electric-ready and EV-ready provisions (dedicated branch circuits, reserved panel space, required labeling)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board (DORA) LicenseVerified contemporaneously by the Town at registration
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Fee — new living space, 0 to 1,000 sq ft | $100.00 | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees; plus $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee where the electrical work is issued as an over-the-counter permit |
| Residential Electrical Fee — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft | $150.00 | — |
| Residential Electrical Fee — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft | $200.00 | — |
| Residential Electrical Fee — each additional 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft | $10.00 per 100 sq ft | — |
| All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — $1.00 to $2,000.00 | $100.00 | — |
| All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — over $2,000.00 | $200 + $10 for each additional $1,000 over $2,000 | — |
| Residential Solar Electrical Fee | $500.00 | — |
| Nonresidential Solar Electrical Fee (< 2MW) | $1,000.00 | — |
| Nonresidential Solar Electrical Fee (> 2MW) | Per Table 1-A, 1997 UBC, plus Plan Review | — |
| Mobile Home/Travel Trailer Electrical Fee | $150.00 per space | — |
| Electrical Re-inspection Fee | $85.00 | — |
| Temporary Construction Meter | $85.00 | — |
| Permanent Meter Inspection | $85.00 | — |
| Electrical Plan Review — Residential | 50% of Electrical Permit Fee | — |
| Electrical Plan Review — Non-Residential | 65% of Electrical Permit Fee | — |
| Electrical Violation Fee | 2x the permit fee | — |
| Electrical Investigation Fee | $150.00 per hour | — |
EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit
VerifiedBerthoud has no distinct EV charger/EVSE permit category or fee line. A retrofit EV charging circuit is billed under the Electrical Permit's general 'All Other' valuation-based fee table. Separately, new residential construction in Berthoud must satisfy the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (Appendix RM), which requires a dedicated EV-ready garage circuit even when a charger is not installed at time of construction.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- A retrofit/standalone EV charger circuit is billed under the Electrical Permit's 'All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation)' table, not the residential square-footage table (which applies only to new living-space wiring) — governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Berthoud
- New residential construction and major renovations must independently satisfy the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (Appendix RM/CK): a designated EV-ready garage circuit (dedicated branch circuit, reserved panel space, required labeling) is required even if an EV charger is not being installed at time of construction — confirmed on the Town's own Residential Building Permit entry ('budget for ... an EV-ready garage circuit even if you aren't installing ... an EV charger at time of construction')
- Electricians must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) license, verified contemporaneously by Town/SAFEbuilt staff at registration
- Apply via the Town's online permitting portal (CommunityCore)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal; no separate EV-specific application form is published
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board (DORA) LicenseVerified contemporaneously by the Town at registration
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — $1.00 to $2,000.00 (typical for a retrofit EV charger circuit) | $100.00 | Town of Berthoud 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees, Electrical Permit Fees section — no distinct EV/EVSE fee line is published; this general valuation-based category is the applicable mechanism for a standalone EV charger circuit |
| All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — over $2,000.00 | $200 + $10 for each additional $1,000 over $2,000 | Town of Berthoud 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees |
| Electrical Plan Review — Residential | 50% of Electrical Permit Fee | Town of Berthoud 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees |
Plumbing Permit
Required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Berthoud, governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as locally amended (or the corresponding chapters of the 2024 IRC for one- and two-family work). Plumbers must hold an active Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license, contemporaneously verified by the Town — the same state-anchored model as electrical, with the Town's own Trade Contractor license fee waived for plumbing contractors.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IPC (Chapters 1-13) as adopted, or the 2024 IRC plumbing provisions for one- and two-family dwellings, both locally amended (12-inch sewer depth, 12-inch roof drain extension, DWV rough testing by water or air without evidence of leakage)
- Plumbers must hold a current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) license; verified contemporaneously by Town/SAFEbuilt staff per the Town's posted HB19-1086 procedure (CRS Title 12 Article 155)
- A Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license is required for the business entity, but the Town charges NO separate license fee for Plumbing Contractors specifically, per Ordinance No. 1376 Appendix A
- Graywater systems (where installed in new homes) must comply with Colorado State Regulation 86; the Town is the designated local agency for graywater oversight and requires graywater specifications and connections to be identified on permit drawings
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing/Building Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- RequiredColorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) LicenseVerified contemporaneously by the Town at registration
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (part of the Residential/Non-Residential Construction valuation-based fee) | Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees — Berthoud does not publish a separately itemized standalone plumbing-only fee table distinct from the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | — |
| Water Service Line Repair (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee | — |
| Wastewater Service Line Repair (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Berthoud. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as locally amended.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IMC (Chapters 1-15) and 2024 IFGC (Chapters 1-8) as adopted
- Plastic fuel gas piping must be buried a minimum of 18 inches below grade; fuel gas test pressure amended to 10 psig (from base code's 3 psig)
- Contractor must hold a Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license (Mechanical, ICC G29 pathway) plus any applicable Colorado state trade credential
- New buildings/major renovations must provide dedicated electric-ready infrastructure for combustion HVAC equipment per Appendix CK/RM (reserved panel space, labeled circuit, condensate drain provision) even when the primary system is gas-fired
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical/Building Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- RequiredTown of Berthoud Trade Contractor License (Mechanical)Required per Ordinance No. 1376
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee (part of the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee) | Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees |
| Air Conditioning (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee | — |
| Furnace Replacement (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee | — |
| Gas Piping (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee | — |
| Hot Water Boiler (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee | — |
| Hot Water Heater (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of Permit Fee | — |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for all residential re-roofing in Berthoud, billed as a flat over-the-counter fee. Governed by 2024 IRC Chapter 9 as locally amended, requiring Class 4 impact-resistant asphalt shingles (UL 2218), full tear-off to the deck, and ice barrier underlayment to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line. Detailed in the Town's own 'Building Guide — 2024 IRC Residential Re-Roof' (published by SAFEbuilt, January 2026).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Class 4 impact-resistant asphalt shingles (tested to UL 2218) required, with narrow exceptions for color/style-matching replacements or repairs/additions to existing sub-Class-4 roofing
- If a repair exceeds 50% of the roof area, the entire roof must be replaced with Class 4 shingles
- Full tear-off of all existing roofing layers down to the deck is required for complete re-roofs (one-layer overlay is essentially not permitted under current fire/wind codes)
- Ice barrier required from the lowest roof edges to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line
- Drip edge required at all eaves and gables for new roof installations
- Design wind speed of 115 mph must be accommodated per manufacturer installation specifications
- Damaged, rusted, or deteriorated roof jacks/vents/b-vents must be replaced; additional roof vents added where needed to comply with 2024 IRC Section 806 (Roof Ventilation)
- Contractor must hold a Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license (Roofing, ICC G14/G15 pathway)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Re-Roof scope (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- OptionalManufacturer's Specifications and Installation InstructionsRequired on-site and available to installers and the inspector for tile, metal, and special roof materials exceeding 7.5 lb/sq ft
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing/Re-Roofing (Residential) — Over-the-Counter One-Stop Fee | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees — confirmed via direct page render of the fee schedule PDF |
Rooftop Solar / Photovoltaic Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar photovoltaic and solar thermal installations in Berthoud. Electrical portions governed by the 2023 NEC (Article 625 for EVSE-adjacent work) as adopted; new construction and major renovations must also satisfy Appendix RM/CK Colorado Model Solar Ready Code provisions even where solar is not being installed at time of construction. PV fees are billed as flat amounts distinct from the standard electrical fee tables.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted; solar-ready zone, roof-load documentation, and interconnection-pathway requirements apply per Appendix RM (residential) / Appendix CK (commercial) of the 2024 IECC
- Contractor must hold a Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license (Solar pathway) plus any required Colorado state electrical trade credential, contemporaneously verified per the Town's HB19-1086/SB19-156 procedure
- Residential solar-ready zone: minimum 300 sq ft per dwelling unit (150 sq ft for qualifying 3-story-or-less townhouses ≤2,000 sq ft conditioned space), free from obstructions, with a documented interconnection pathway and reserved main-panel breaker space labeled 'For Future Solar Electric'
- Commercial solar-ready zone: minimum 40% of qualifying roof area, subject to shading/engineering-certification exceptions
Required documents
- RequiredSolar/Electrical Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- RequiredTown of Berthoud Trade Contractor License (Solar)Required per Ordinance No. 1376
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar Electrical Fee | $500.00 flat | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees |
| Nonresidential Solar Electrical Fee (< 2MW) | $1,000.00 flat | — |
| Nonresidential Solar Electrical Fee (> 2MW) | Per Table 1-A, 1997 UBC, plus Plan Review | — |
| Electrical Plan Review — Residential Solar | 50% of the Electrical Permit Fee | — |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
Berthoud's zoning code permits accessory dwelling units in at least its R4 (mixed-use residential) zone district, where an ADU counts as 0.33 units toward overall project density and is listed as requiring approval via a Building Permit following the applicable land-use approval (Table 3.3 of the Berthoud Development Code). There is no dedicated standalone 'ADU permit' fee line on the Town's fee schedule — an approved ADU is built and permitted through the standard residential building-permit process once zoning/land-use approval is secured.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Zoning/land-use review to confirm the parcel's zone district permits an ADU and to determine which approval track applies (the Town's Table 3.3 land-use table lists ADUs as requiring a Building Permit following the applicable land-use approval in at least the R4 district) — confirm the specific zone district and any use-by-special-review requirement with Planning & Zoning before applying for the building permit itself
- Once zoning approval is secured, the ADU is permitted as a standard Residential Building Permit (new construction) or Residential Addition permit (if attached/converted from existing space), subject to the same 2024 IRC design criteria, Appendix RM electric/solar-ready provisions, and contractor-licensing requirements as any other residential structure
- Contractor must hold the applicable Town of Berthoud contractor license (Residential General Contractor C, or Trade Contractor if the ADU qualifies as a small accessory structure) per Ordinance No. 1376
Required documents
- RequiredLand-Use/Zoning Approval (Planning Division)Required before building-permit submittal; specific track (Site Plan, Use by Special Review, or administrative Building Permit approval) depends on zone district per Development Code Table 3.3
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted after zoning approval, using the standard new-construction or addition permit track
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (standard new-construction/addition valuation-based fee) | Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee | No distinct ADU-specific fee line exists on the Town's 2026 fee schedule; an ADU is billed under the same schedule as any comparable new residential structure or addition |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in Berthoud, billed as a flat over-the-counter fee. A separate, additional 'Historic Building Alteration/Demolition' Planning Division application fee applies if the structure has historic designation.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IBC/IRC and 2024 IEBC as locally amended
- Contractor must hold a Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license (demolition/excavation falls under the Trade Contractor category)
- Historic Building Alteration/Demolition requires a separate Planning Division application and fee if the structure carries historic designation
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- OptionalHistoric Building Alteration/Demolition ApplicationRequired only if the structure has historic designation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition — Over-the-Counter One-Stop Fee | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees — confirmed via direct page render |
| Historic Building Alteration/Demolition (Planning Division application fee, if applicable) | $100.00 | Separate from the Building Department's demolition permit fee; applies only to historically designated structures |
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant finishes and remodels of commercial buildings in Berthoud. Reviewed under the 2024 IBC/IECC as locally amended by the Town's Planning & Building Department; fire-protection-system components (sprinklers, alarms, suppression, fire pumps) are independently plan-reviewed and permitted by the Berthoud Fire Protection District, which publishes an actual 15-business-day turnaround SLA distinct from the Town's own unpublished timeline.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IBC as locally amended; General Contractor D Town license category specifically covers 'Tenant Finishes and Remodels, swimming pool/spa of Commercial Buildings' per Ordinance No. 1376
- New commercial buildings and first tenant finishes crediting toward Appendix CK compliance must satisfy the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code — Commercial (dedicated electric infrastructure for combustion equipment, solar-ready roof zone ≥40% of qualifying roof area, EV power transfer infrastructure per Table CV502.1) before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued to the tenant
- Any fire-protection system work (sprinklers, alarms, kitchen/spray-booth suppression, fire pumps) requires a SEPARATE plan review and permit from the Berthoud Fire Protection District, independent of the Town's Building Department review
- General Contractor D or applicable Trade Contractor Town license required, per Ordinance No. 1376, with $300,000 general liability insurance
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- RequiredCommercial Estimate Request FormTown-published form for commercial project valuation estimates
- OptionalBerthoud Fire Protection District Plan Review ApplicationSeparate application/fee for any fire-protection system component; submitted directly to BFPD, not the Town Building Department
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Residential Construction Permit Fee | Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees — Berthoud applies the same Appendix AB-keyed valuation table to non-residential construction as to residential |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Permit Fee | — |
| Use Tax | 4% Town + 1.05% Larimer County, per the standard formula | — |
| Berthoud Fire Protection District Plan Review/Permit Fee | Per BFPD's own consolidated fee schedule (separate from the Town's fee schedule) | Not itemized here — administered entirely by the independent Fire District, not the Town Building Department |
Deck / Patio Cover / Patio Enclosure Permit
Required for decks, patio covers, and patio enclosures in Berthoud per the Town's published 'Building Permits Are Required For' list. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally amended; the Town publishes dedicated Building Guides for Uncovered Decks & Porches and Patio Covers.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Decks, Patio Covers, and Patio Enclosures are explicitly listed on the Town's 'Building Permits Are Required For' checklist — confirmed directly from the Town's own published list (807 Mountain Ave letterhead document)
- Pergolas over 120 sq ft, or of any size if attached to the house, require a permit per the same checklist
- Governed by the 2024 IRC as locally amended, including the Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (35 psf ground snow load, 115-140 mph wind speed) for structural design
- Contractor must hold the applicable Town of Berthoud contractor license (Trade Contractor category explicitly covers 'decks, sheds, carports, pergolas' for residential work) per Ordinance No. 1376
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
- Optional2024 IRC Building Guide — Uncovered Decks & PorchesTown-published submittal guide
- Optional2024 IRC Building Guide — Patio CoverTown-published submittal guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Work not specifically listed — Residential) | 65% of Permit Fee (Plan Review) per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees; decks/patio covers/enclosures do not have their own dedicated fee line and are billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule |
Furnace / Water Heater Replacement Permit
VerifiedLike-for-like furnace and hot water heater/boiler replacements are billed as a distinct flat-fee 'Over the Counter One-Stop' permit category in Berthoud, separate from the full valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule used for new HVAC/plumbing system installs.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to straightforward replacement (not new installation) of furnaces, hot water heaters, and hot water boilers
- Contractor must hold the applicable Town of Berthoud Trade Contractor license (Mechanical/Plumbing pathway) plus any required Colorado state trade credential
- New/replacement combustion equipment must still meet the Electric Ready code's dedicated branch-circuit and panel-space provisions in new construction contexts, though a simple like-for-like replacement in an existing home is not itself 'new construction or major renovation' triggering Appendix RM
Required documents
- RequiredOver-the-Counter Permit Application (CommunityCore)Submitted via the Town's online permitting portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Replacement (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees — confirmed via direct page render |
| Hot Water Boiler (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total | — |
| Hot Water Heater (over-the-counter) | $150.00 + $25 Administration + $25 Technology fee = $200.00 total | — |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired to erect, move, alter, reconstruct, or repair any permanent or temporary sign in Berthoud, per Development Code Section 7 (Berthoud Municipal Code Sections 30-7-101 to 111) and the Town's own Sign Permit Application and its 'Sign Permit Application Additional Information' sheet. Berthoud has a real, currently-operative sign permitting process with its own dedicated review track, a published 5-10 business day turnaround, and its own Town-issued Sign Contractor license class distinct from the Town's general Trade Contractor category.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required to erect, move, alter, reconstruct, or repair any permanent or temporary sign, except signs exempt under Section 30-7-103 (Section 30-7-102); changing or replacing the copy on an existing lawful sign does NOT require a permit provided the copy change does not alter the sign's nature or create a violation
- Multi-tenant buildings require a SEPARATE sign permit for each individual business entity's sign(s)
- Permanent signs require a Town of Berthoud Sign Contractor license registered through CommunityCore — per the Town's own guidance: 'You must be a licensed sign contractor registered with the Town of Berthoud to install a new sign in the Town of Berthoud.' This is a distinct $300,000-general-liability-insurance contractor license class under Ordinance No. 1376 (Series 2026), alongside General Contractor D and Trade Contractor
- Sign type and size are governed by a zoning-based allowance formula: 1 linear foot of building frontage = 2 sq ft of sign allowance; applicants must verify the proposed sign type (Monument, Projecting, Wall, Canopy, Awning, or Window) is allowed in both the underlying zone district and any applicable overlay district
- A certification by a Colorado-registered professional structural engineer may be required by staff for a freestanding or projecting sign
- Complete applications must include: legible site plans showing the sign's specific location and setbacks to adjacent property lines/buildings; a detailed drawing of dimensions, materials, and colors; a graphic or photograph of the proposed sign; a letter of permission from the property owner if the building is not owned by the tenant; and, for an off-premises sign, a lease of permission from the property owner of the site where the sign will be located
- Staff review the application against eight approval criteria (including safety, aesthetic impact, and zoning compliance) and may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the permit; denials or conditional approvals may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment
- Sidewalk Sign permits are valid for one calendar year and must be renewed each December for the following year; sidewalk signs may only be placed on the business's own property or on an adjacent sidewalk that preserves unobstructed pedestrian circulation, must be anchored or weighted against wind, must be removed at the close of business each day, and are capped at 24 in. x 48 in.
- Banner permits are valid for 15 days, are limited to special events or sales only, may be applied for once per quarter, must be taken down within five days after the event, and are capped at 60 sq ft
- Payment is due upon approval and may be made by check or credit card
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application (Section 30-7-101 to 111)Permanent sign applications are submitted through the Town's CommunityCore portal; temporary and sidewalk sign applications can be submitted directly to building@berthoud.org or dropped off at Town Hall, 2nd floor
- RequiredSite PlanLegible site plan showing the specific location of the sign and setbacks to adjacent property lines and buildings
- RequiredDetailed Sign DrawingDimensions, materials, and colors of the proposed sign structure, plus a graphic drawing or photograph of the sign
- OptionalStructural Engineer CertificationMay be required by staff for a freestanding (monument) or projecting sign
- OptionalLetter of Permission from Property OwnerRequired if the building is not owned by the tenant applying for the sign permit; an off-premises sign additionally requires a lease of permission from the property owner of the site where the sign will be located
- OptionalTown of Berthoud Sign Contractor LicenseRequired for permanent sign installation, registered through CommunityCore; not required for temporary or sidewalk sign applications
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Sign Permit (new only) | $150.00 | Town of Berthoud 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees (Application Fees section), confirmed directly against the Town's own Sign Permit Application Additional Information sheet ('Permanent Signs $150') |
| Temporary/Banner Sign Permit | $25.00 per sign (two banners = $50.00) | Sign Permit Application Additional Information sheet; banners are valid 15 days and limited to special events or sales, once per quarter |
| Sidewalk Sign / Sandwich Board Permit | $25.00 per year | 2026 Fee Schedule lists this as 'Sign Permit Sandwich Board (new and renewal) $25.00'; renews each December for the following calendar year |
| Development Sign Deposit | $350.00, refundable if the sign is returned in good condition | 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees, Application Fees section — applies to larger development-related signage rather than a single business sign permit |
| Berthoud Fire Protection District Sign Permit Review | No Fee | BFPD Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026, 'Signs' section: both 'Sign Permit (new)' and 'Sign Permit Sandwich Board (new & renewal)' are listed at No Fee — confirms BFPD's… Show full citationHideBFPD Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026, 'Signs' section: both 'Sign Permit (new)' and 'Sign Permit Sandwich Board (new & renewal)' are listed at No Fee — confirms BFPD's planning/zoning review track extends even to signage, but assesses no charge for it, distinct from the Town's own $150/$25 fees above |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedThe Berthoud Fire Protection District (BFPD) — a special fire protection district genuinely separate from the Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department, as documented at the jurisdiction level — issues its own permits for installation of any new, or modification to any existing, fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, including kitchen hood systems. Per BFPD's own Plan Review & Permitting page and its Consolidated Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026: BFPD currently enforces the 2024 International Fire Code within the Town of Berthoud and Boulder/Larimer Counties, but the 2018 IFC within the Weld County portion of its service area — a genuinely real code-edition split that tracks the jurisdiction-level note that Berthoud straddles Larimer and Weld Counties. These BFPD permits are required IN ADDITION to any Town of Berthoud building permit.
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Requirements
- A BFPD fire protection system permit is required whenever a new fire alarm or fire sprinkler system is installed, or an existing one is modified, including kitchen hood systems, spray (paint) booth suppression, cooking extinguishing systems, clean-agent suppression, and fire pumps — confirmed directly via BFPD's own Plan Review & Permitting page
- Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) within the Town of Berthoud and within Boulder and Larimer Counties; the Weld County portion of BFPD's service area is instead governed by the 2018 IFC — per BFPD's own live guidance, cross-checked against this file's jurisdiction-level note that most of Berthoud sits in Larimer County with a smaller portion in Weld County
- Permits shall only be issued upon review of submitted plans; each permit is assessed a Plan Review Fee based on the system's valuation as reported by the contractor, per BFPD's own Consolidated Fee Schedule
- All contractors installing and/or repairing fire protection systems (fire alarms, fire sprinklers, hood systems, etc.) within BFPD's jurisdiction are required to possess an applicable Registration with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), effective as of March 19, 2019 — a state-level registration distinct from any Town of Berthoud contractor license
- Application is submitted through BFPD's own online portal (co.accessgov.com/berthoudfire), with plans and supporting documents uploaded directly to the application
- The BFPD permit must be posted on the job site, and all sets of approved plans must remain on site throughout the duration of the project
- Final inspection must be requested at least 48 hours in advance (by phone or online); BFPD's primary inspection day is Tuesday, with other days available at the Fire Marshal's discretion
- An Underground Fire Line Permit and Inspection is a distinct line item ($250.00 flat) separate from the valuation-based sprinkler/alarm system fee
- This BFPD permit is separate from, and in addition to, any Town of Berthoud building permit required for the same project (e.g., the Town's own fire-protection-plan submittal requirement already documented in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement entries)
Required documents
- RequiredBFPD System Permit ApplicationSubmitted via BFPD's own online AccessGov portal (co.accessgov.com/berthoudfire), not the Town's CommunityCore portal
- RequiredFire Protection System PlansPlans and supporting documents uploaded with the online application; approved plans must remain on site throughout the project
- RequiredColorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) RegistrationRequired for the installing/repairing contractor; verified as a condition of permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $1 to $4,000 (first $500) | $65.00, plus $7.00 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof up to $4,000 | BFPD Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026 |
| Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $4,001 to $25,000 (first $4,000) | $114.00, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $25,000 | — |
| Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $25,001 to $50,000 (first $25,000) | $408.00, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $50,000 | — |
| Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $50,001 to $100,000 (first $50,000) | $660.50, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $100,000 | — |
| Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $100,001 to $500,000 (first $100,000) | $1,010.50, plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $500,000 | — |
| Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee — system valued $1,000,001 and up (first $1,000,000) | $5,625.50, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Underground Fire Line Permit and Inspection | $250.00 flat | BFPD Consolidated Fee Schedule — distinct from the valuation-based sprinkler/alarm system fee above |
| Plan Review Fee for incomplete permits | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Expired Permit Fee | 65% of permit fee | Due if a permit is not picked up from BFPD within 180 days of application submission; applicant must reapply for a new permit once expired |
| Delinquent Permit Fee (working without a permit) | Double the original permit fee, up to $1,000 | Assessed when BFPD independently determines work began without a permit; BFPD issues a stop work order and requires a permit before work resumes |
| Expedited Review Fee | 25% of the original fee or $100.00, whichever is greater | Subject to staff availability — unlike Eagle River Fire Protection District in this corpus (which explicitly offers no expedited option), BFPD does offer one |
| Requested project-specific Fire Code research | $30.00 per hour | — |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedBerthoud has no standalone 'change of use permit' by that name — none appears on the Town's Building Department or Planning Department pages or in the 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees' Application Fees section. A change in use is instead addressed through the Development Code's Table 3.3 land-use framework (Berthoud Municipal Code Section 30-3, current version effective December 10, 2025), which marks each land use as either a principal use (allowed by right) or a conditional use (requiring a Conditional Use Permit / Use by Special Review) within each zone district, plus — on the building-code side — the 2024 International Existing Building Code's Change of Occupancy provisions already adopted by the Town (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.3). Unusually, the Berthoud Fire Protection District (BFPD) ALSO runs its own separate 'Change of Occupancy' planning/zoning review with a real, published $100.00 flat fee — a genuinely third reviewing authority beyond the Town's zoning and building-code tracks.
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Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use permit, application, or checklist is published by the Town of Berthoud — none appears on the Building Department page, the Planning Department page, or the 2026 Fee Schedule's Application Fees section
- Development Code Table 3.3 (Berthoud Municipal Code Section 30-3, current version effective December 10, 2025) lists, for each zone district (AG, TN, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, C1, C2, M1, M2), whether a given land use is a principal use (marked ■, allowed by right) or a conditional use (marked □, requiring approval of a Conditional Use Permit / Use by Special Review) — confirmed directly against the Town's current code via its eLaws mirror
- For a land use not specifically listed in Table 3.3, Town Administration makes a written determination of whether the proposed use is 'similar' to a listed principal or conditional use; if deemed similar to a conditional use, it is processed as a conditional use under the Code (Section 30-3-104)
- If the proposed use is a conditional use rather than a use by right in the applicable zone district, a Conditional Use Permit / Use by Special Review application is required under Section 30-3-106: a land use application form, a current title commitment (dated within 30 days of submittal), a written statement describing the use and how it meets the review criteria, a site development map (topography, buildings, parking, utilities, drainage), preliminary building plans and elevations, and a property ownership report for parcels within 300 feet
- Review proceeds through an optional pre-application conference, staff completeness certification, published/mailed public notice (newspaper plus mailing to property owners and mineral interest holders within 300 feet, and referral agencies), a Planning Commission recommendation, and a Board of Trustees public hearing and final decision against seven approval criteria (zoning conformance, comprehensive plan alignment, adequate public utilities, no substantial character alteration, efficient traffic circulation, and mitigation of negative impacts, among others)
- Separately, the Berthoud Fire Protection District (BFPD) reviews 'Change of Occupancy' as its own line item under its Planning and Zoning Review Fees schedule, with a real published $100.00 flat fee — confirmed directly via BFPD's own Consolidated Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026; this is a genuinely distinct review from both the Town's zoning-side Conditional Use process and the Town's building-code-side review below
- On the building-code side, the Town's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), already documented in this file's codesAdopted list (Berthoud Municipal Code Chapter 11.3), governs the physical/life-safety compliance requirements that apply when a building's occupancy classification changes, independent of whether the underlying land use also requires zoning approval
- If the change of use involves any construction, remodeling, alteration, or a change in occupancy classification requiring building-code compliance work, the ordinary Town Building Permit process applies (see this file's residential-addition-remodel and commercial-tenant-improvement entries) — billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table, with no distinct change-of-use fee line
- Contact the Planning & Building Department directly (970-532-2643 option 3; building@berthoud.org) to confirm current practice for a specific change-of-use scenario, since no single consolidated process or fee page addresses this exact scenario end-to-end
Required documents
- OptionalLand Use Application (Conditional Use Permit / Use by Special Review)Required only if the proposed use is a conditional use (not a use by right) in the applicable zone district, per Development Code Table 3.3
- OptionalCurrent Title CommitmentDated no more than 30 days from the date of conditional-use application submittal
- OptionalWritten Statement and Site Development MapDescribes the proposed use and how it meets the Section 30-3-106 review criteria; site development map shows topography, buildings, parking, utilities, and drainage
- OptionalProperty Ownership ReportNames and addresses of property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel, for public notice purposes
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application (if construction/alteration accompanies the use change)Standard Town of Berthoud building permit submittal, required whenever the change of use involves physical construction, remodeling, or occupancy-classification compliance work under the 2024 IEBC
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Special/Conditional Use Review (initial application) | $7,500.00 | Town of Berthoud 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees, Application Fees section — required only if the proposed use is a conditional use rather than a use by right in the applicable zone district |
| Use by Special Review (fee after second review) | $2,500.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule, Subsequent Development Application Fees after Second Review section (Use by Special Review, oil and gas variant separately listed at $5,000.00) |
| Berthoud Fire Protection District — Change of Occupancy Review | $100.00 | BFPD Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026, Planning and Zoning Review Fees section — a genuinely distinct fee from a third reviewing authority (BFPD), separate from both Town application fees above |
| Building Permit Fee (if construction/alteration accompanies the use change) | Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table, plus $50 Administration + $50 Technology fee | Same general Building Permit Fee table used for residential/non-residential construction elsewhere in this file; no distinct change-of-use fee line exists |
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