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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Berthoud, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor
  • Applications submitted online via the Town's CommunityCore portal

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Fee schedule

Residential Construction Permit Fee2026 Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees. A flat $50 Administration Fee and $50 Technology Fee are added to every building permit fee.
Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table
Plan Review Fee
65% of the Permit Fee
Use TaxConfirmed from the Town's live 2026 fee schedule
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
Electrical Permit Fee (new living space, by square footage)Added to any permit involving electrical work; Electrical Plan Review is 50% of the Electrical Permit Fee (residential)
$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

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 30-inch minimum frost depth and engineered soils report

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Following installation of wall, ceiling, and floor insulation and exterior windows, before wall coverings are installed (IRC R109.1.5.2, locally added)

  4. 4

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

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

Tips

  • Berthoud's design criteria (35 psf ground snow load, up to 140 mph ultimate wind speed) are lighter on snow than mountain jurisdictions but the wind-speed range is genuinely wide (115-140 mph) — confirm your engineer is using the correct site-specific figure from the Colorado Front Range Gust Map or the Larimer County map, not a flat assumption.
  • New construction must satisfy the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (Appendix RM) — budget for a designated solar-ready roof zone and an EV-ready garage circuit even if you aren't installing solar panels or an EV charger at time of construction.
  • A Residential General Contractor C Town license (in addition to any state trade licenses your subcontractors hold) is required before permit issuance — confirm your GC's Town license is current, not just their state contractor status.

Frequently asked questions

Berthoud requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department at 970-532-2643 (option 3); alt. 970-344-5828 before starting work.

In Berthoud, the published Residential Construction Permit Fee is: Per the 2024 IRC Appendix AB valuation-based fee table. Additional published fees: 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; 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. 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: Building Permit Application (CommunityCore); New Single Family Dwelling Submittal Requirements packet; Engineered Soils Report and Stamped Foundation Drawings; Town of Berthoud Residential General Contractor C License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Berthoud requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation, Framing, Insulation, Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical, 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.

The Town of Berthoud Planning & Building Department (807 Mountain Ave) issues all building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits townwide, regardless of whether a given parcel sits in Larimer or Weld County. Inspections are performed under contract by SAFEbuilt/ProCode.

Yes. Berthoud's adopted 2024 IECC includes Appendix RM, the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code for residential buildings, requiring a designated solar-ready roof zone and EV-ready garage wiring for new buildings and major renovations/additions, per Colorado's HB22-1362 statewide energy floor.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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

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