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Demolition Permit in Fort Collins, Colorado

Required for demolishing an existing structure in Fort Collins, whether interior/non-structural, interior structural, partial building, or complete building demolition. Requirements scale with demolition scope (asbestos disclosure/assessment, state approval notice, construction waste management).

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Interior, Non-Structural Demolition: Demolition Permit Application, Construction Waste Management Plan, Asbestos Awareness Disclosure
  • Interior Structural Demolition: same as above plus applicable structural documentation
  • Partial Building Demolition: Demolition Permit Application, Construction Waste Management Plan, asbestos assessment showing clear of asbestos by certified contractor
  • Complete Building Demolition: Demolition Permit Application, Construction Waste Management Plan, State Demolition Approval Notice
  • Homeowner Affidavit required if a homeowner is doing the work Owner-builder

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Fee schedule

Demolition (Application/Building Permit Fee)City of Fort Collins Building Permits page — Demolition section: 'Application Fee: $65 (Building Permit Fee)'
$65.00
Sales TaxCity of Fort Collins Sales Tax page
Calculated based on total project valuation (materials and labor)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Fort Collins building department
~0–0 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition Documentation Review

    Verification of asbestos disclosure/assessment and, for complete demolition, the State Demolition Approval Notice, before work begins

  2. 2

    Final

    Confirms demolition scope complete per approved permit and site is left safe/compliant

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

Tips

  • Fort Collins scales demolition documentation requirements by scope — interior non-structural demolition needs only an Asbestos Awareness Disclosure, while a complete building demolition needs a State Demolition Approval Notice.
  • Unlike Reno's $2,500 demolition bond, Fort Collins' published demolition fee is a flat $65 application/building permit fee — confirm whether a bond or additional utility-disconnect requirements apply to your specific project scope with Building Services.
  • Interior structural demolition associated with an alteration/remodel is treated differently (as part of that remodel scope) from a full building or partial structural demolition — check which category your project falls under.

Frequently asked questions

Fort Collins requires a demolition permit for: Interior, Non-Structural Demolition: Demolition Permit Application, Construction Waste Management Plan, Asbestos Awareness Disclosure; Interior Structural Demolition: same as above plus applicable structural documentation; Partial Building Demolition: Demolition Permit Application, Construction Waste Management Plan, asbestos assessment showing clear of asbestos by certified contractor; Complete Building Demolition: Demolition Permit Application, Construction Waste Management Plan, State Demolition Approval Notice; Homeowner Affidavit required if a homeowner is doing the work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fort Collins — Building Services at 970-416-2740 before starting work.

The published Application Fee (Building Permit Fee) for demolition is $65, plus applicable sales tax on project valuation. Requirements (asbestos disclosure, state approval notice) scale with the scope of demolition.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Fort Collins typically runs 0–0 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Fort Collins — Building Services at 970-416-2740.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application (PDF, 387KB); Asbestos Awareness Disclosure (PDF, 161KB); Construction Waste and Recycling Management Declaration of Responsibility (PDF, 467KB) + Construction Waste Management Report. Depending on your project, Fort Collins may also ask for: State Demolition Approval Notice; Residential Demolition Submittal Guide / Commercial Demolition Submittal Guide (PDF, 441KB each). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fort Collins requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Documentation Review, Final. Schedule each through City of Fort Collins — Building Services (970-416-2740).

Apply through City of Fort Collins — Building Services at 281 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524. Phone: 970-416-2740, email: BuildingServices@fortcollins.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Official information: https://www.fortcollins.gov/Business/Building-and-Development/Building-Services.

Fort Collins, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with 2024 Fort Collins IBC Amendments — current as of April 1, 2026 (permits submitted on/after April 1, 2026 use these; 2021 IBC available for reference until Oct. 1, 2026); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with 2024 Fort Collins IRC Amendments — current as of April 1, 2026; 2024 International Energy Code (IECC) with 2024 Fort Collins IECC Amendments — current as of April 1, 2026; Fort Collins amendments add all-electric building provisions, solar-ready zone requirements, heat-pump and demand-response requirements (see localAmendments); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with 2024 Fort Collins IMC Amendments; 2024 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) with 2024 Fort Collins IFGC Amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with 2024 Fort Collins IPC Amendments (Fort Collins uses the IPC, not the UPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), effective Aug. 1, 2023 — adopted directly, matching the State of Colorado's adopted electrical code; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with 2024 Fort Collins IEBC Amendments; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with 2024 Fort Collins IPMC Amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with 2024 Fort Collins ISPSC Amendments; 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (adopted statewide, current as of April 1, 2026); 2017 ICC A117.1 — Accessibility, plus Colorado Accessibility State Law (CRS 9-5); Poudre Fire Authority Fire Code — see PFA's Fire Code webpage for current adopted fire code (separate department, not administered by Building Services). Local amendments apply — see the Fort Collins overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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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