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EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit in Fort Collins, Colorado

Required for installation of a residential or commercial EV charger in Fort Collins. Residential EV chargers for single-family detached/duplex/townhomes are Fast-Track eligible under the standard Electric permit; commercial and multifamily EV chargers use the valuation-based Remodel/Alteration permit fee table with a dedicated 'EV Charger (Commercial and Multifamily)' line item — both documented directly on the City's Building Permits page (Fast-Track Permits and Remodel and Alteration Permits sections).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential EV chargers for single-family detached, duplex, or townhome properties are eligible for the Fast-Track Electric permit process (same as outlets, panels, wiring, repairs, and lighting)
  • Commercial and multifamily EV charging stations require a Remodel/Alteration permit instead of the Fast-Track Electric permit, and require accessible parking/EV charging compliance documentation
  • Governed by the 2023 NEC (effective Aug. 1, 2023), including Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System), matching the state-adopted electrical code
  • Master Electricians must be licensed by the State of Colorado (Supervisor relationship) AND separately register with the City of Fort Collins Contractor Licensing office Contractor
  • 'Energize Electric' inspection step applies for chargers requiring new/upgraded service, tied to Fort Collins Utilities (the City's own municipal electric utility) setting the permanent meter

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Fee schedule

EV Charger — Residential (single-family detached/duplex/townhome), Fast-Track Building Permit FeeCity of Fort Collins Building Permits page — Fast-Track Permits, Electric (residential EV chargers are explicitly listed as Fast-Track eligible under the standard Electric permit line item)
$65.00
EV Charger (Commercial and Multifamily) — valuation-basedCity of Fort Collins Building Permits page — Remodel and Alteration Permits, EV Charger (Commercial and Multifamily) — a dedicated named line item distinct from the general electrical remodel table
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. Above $500,000: $3,449.00 + $5.50/$1,000.
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

How long did your EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit permit actually take in Fort Collins?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electric

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Energize Electric

    Fort Collins Utilities meter/energize step, if the charger requires new or upgraded electrical service

  3. 3

    Final Electric

    Charger mounted, wired, and tested; all connections verified

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

Tips

  • Fort Collins is one of the few jurisdictions in this dataset with a NAMED 'EV Charger (Commercial and Multifamily)' fee line item on its published Remodel and Alteration Permits fee table — most peer jurisdictions bill EV chargers under a generic electrical category.
  • Residential EV chargers for single-family/duplex/townhome properties are cheaper and faster to permit than commercial/multifamily — they qualify for the flat $65 Fast-Track Electric permit rather than the valuation-based Remodel/Alteration table.
  • If more than one trade is involved, or the EV charger installation requires converting unheated to heated space, a Remodel/Alteration permit is required instead of the Fast-Track Electric permit even for residential scope.

Frequently asked questions

Fort Collins requires an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit for: Residential EV chargers for single-family detached, duplex, or townhome properties are eligible for the Fast-Track Electric permit process (same as outlets, panels, wiring, repairs, and lighting); Commercial and multifamily EV charging stations require a Remodel/Alteration permit instead of the Fast-Track Electric permit, and require accessible parking/EV charging compliance documentation; Governed by the 2023 NEC (effective Aug. 1, 2023), including Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System), matching the state-adopted electrical code; Master Electricians must be licensed by the State of Colorado (Supervisor relationship) AND separately register with the City of Fort Collins Contractor Licensing office; 'Energize Electric' inspection step applies for chargers requiring new/upgraded service, tied to Fort Collins Utilities (the City's own municipal electric utility) setting the permanent meter. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fort Collins — Building Services at 970-416-2740 before starting work.

A residential EV charger for a single-family detached home, duplex, or townhome is a flat $65 Fast-Track Electric permit fee. Commercial and multifamily EV chargers use a dedicated valuation-based 'EV Charger (Commercial and Multifamily)' fee table starting at $105 for projects up to $2,000 in value.

Plan review for an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station 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: Electric Permit Application (PDF, 432KB). Depending on your project, Fort Collins may also ask for: Owner Authorization Form (PDF, 374KB); Homeowner Affidavit (PDF, 469KB). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fort Collins requires 3 inspection(s) for an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit, in order: Rough Electric, Energize Electric, Final Electric. 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.

Yes. Commercial and multifamily EV charging stations require a Remodel/Alteration permit (valuation-based fee, plus accessible parking/EV charging compliance documentation), while residential chargers for single-family detached/duplex/townhome properties qualify for the simpler, flat-fee Fast-Track Electric permit.

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 Fort Collins building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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