Commercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel Permit in Fort Collins, Colorado
Required for commercial alterations, change of function/use/occupancy, tenant finish, and vanilla shell/white box/landlord work in Fort Collins. Uses the same tiered valuation-based fee table as residential remodels.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
When you need this permit
- Covers alterations, change of function/use/occupancy, tenant finish, and vanilla shell/white box/landlord work
- Change of Occupancy Permit Requirements apply if the use/occupancy classification changes
- Accessibility upgrades may be required (per Accessibility Upgrades Information guidance) depending on scope
- Construction Waste and Recycling Declaration of Responsibility + Report required
- Owner Authorization Form required for commercial/multifamily projects
- Submit one permit per commercial tenant space or unit
Required documents
- Req
Commercial Remodel Permit Application (PDF, 530KB)
Primary application for commercial remodels/tenant improvements
- Opt
Commercial Remodel Submittal Guide (PDF, 919KB)
City guidance for commercial remodel/tenant-finish submittals
- Opt
Change of Occupancy Permit Requirements (PDF, 512KB)
Required documentation set if the project changes occupancy classification
- Req
Owner Authorization Form (PDF, 374KB)
Required for commercial/multifamily projects
- Req
Construction Waste and Recycling Declaration of Responsibility + Report
Required waste diversion documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Remodel — valuation-based | Up to $2,000: flat $105.00. $2,000–$25,000: $105 + $15.50 per additional $1,000. $25,000–$50,000: $461.50 + $10.50/$1,000. $50,000–$100,000: $724.00 + $6.50/$1,000. $100,000–$500,000: $1,049.00 + $6/$1,000 (via $60 per $10,000). Above $500,000: $3,449.00 + $5.50/$1,000 (via $55 per $10,000). | City of Fort Collins Building Permits page — Remodel and Alteration Permits, Commercial Remodels fee table |
| Sales Tax | Calculated based on total project valuation (materials and labor) | City of Fort Collins Sales Tax page |
Review timeline
~0–0 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Fort Collins building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough Frame / Rough Plumbing / Rough Electric / Rough Mechanical
Trade rough-ins for the tenant space before wall cover
- 2
Hood/Duct (if applicable)
Commercial kitchen/industrial hoods and associated ductwork, inspected before ceilings installed
- 3
Final Building
All work complete per approved plans, including accessibility compliance for commercial projects
Tips
- Commercial Remodels use the same tiered valuation-based fee table as residential remodels — not the occupancy-per-square-foot table used for new construction.
- A Change of Occupancy triggers additional documentation (Change of Occupancy Permit Requirements) and likely accessibility upgrade review.
- Submit one permit per commercial tenant space or unit — multi-tenant buildings need a separate permit for each space undergoing work.
Frequently asked questions
- How are commercial tenant improvement fees calculated in Fort Collins?
- Commercial Remodels (including tenant finish and white-box work) use a tiered valuation-based fee table starting at a flat $105 for projects up to $2,000, scaling up with additional per-$1,000 increments for higher-value projects — the same table used for residential remodels.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- City of Fort Collins — Building Services — official building department
- City of Fort Collins — Building Permits (Commercial Remodels section)
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 Fort Collins building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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