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EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit in Berthoud, Colorado

Berthoud 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

When you need this permit

  • 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)

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Fee schedule

All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — $1.00 to $2,000.00 (typical for a retrofit EV charger circuit)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
$100.00
All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — over $2,000.00Town of Berthoud 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees
$200 + $10 for each additional $1,000 over $2,000
Electrical Plan Review — ResidentialTown of Berthoud 2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees
50% of Electrical Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical / Final Inspection

    Same sequence as any electrical permit: wiring and panel/circuit installed before concealment, then final device/connection verification

See the full Berthoud inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Berthoud does not publish a distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line for retrofit installs — apply for a standard electrical permit and it will be billed under the 'All Other Electrical Fee' valuation table.
  • For NEW construction specifically, Berthoud's adoption of the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (Appendix RM) already mandates an EV-ready garage circuit be roughed in regardless of whether a charger is installed — this is a design requirement baked into the Residential Building Permit, not a separate EV charger permit.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — a dedicated circuit for an EV charger requires a standard Town of Berthoud Electrical Permit, billed under the general 'All Other Electrical Fee' valuation table (starting at $100 for up to $2,000 valuation). No separate EV-specific permit or fee category is published.

In Berthoud, the published All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — $1.00 to $2,000.00 (typical for a retrofit EV charger circuit) is: $100.00. Additional published fees: All Other Electrical Fee (by valuation) — over $2,000.00 — $200 + $10 for each additional $1,000 over $2,000; Electrical Plan Review — Residential — 50% of Electrical Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Berthoud does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (CommunityCore); Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Berthoud requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse installation permit, in order: Rough Electrical / Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department (970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828).

Apply through Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 807 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513 (PO Box 1229, Berthoud, CO 80513). Phone: 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828, email: building@berthoud.org. Office hours: Main line 970-532-2643 option 3 (fax 970-532-0640). Inspections are performed under contract by SAFEbuilt/ProCode — phone 970-305-3161 ext. 1, online scheduling via the Town's CommunityCore portal; inspection requests must be received by 4 p.m. for next-business-day completion.. Official information: https://www.berthoud.org/169/Building-Department.

Berthoud, Colorado has 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.. Local amendments apply — see the Berthoud overview page for the full list.

Yes — per the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (Appendix RM) as adopted by the Town, new residential construction must include a dedicated EV-ready garage circuit with reserved panel space, even if an EV charger is not installed at time of construction.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Berthoud building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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