This is PermitBase’s published record for Wellington as of 2026-07-06. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Wellington building permits
Wellington, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
Required for new single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes in the Town of Wellington. Reviewed by SAFEbuilt, the Town's contracted building-department partner, under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally amended (Ordinance No. 15-2025), effective January 1, 2026, plus the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- 'New Buildings' are explicitly listed as a permit-requiring project type on the Town's 'Do I Need a Permit?' guide
- Plans reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally amended by Ordinance No. 15-2025 (effective 1/1/2026), the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, and the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code
- Foundations must be designed and construction drawings stamped by a Colorado-registered design professional, based on an engineer's soils report (per the Town's codified IRC amendment to Section R401.2, carried forward from the prior 2018-cycle amendment package; not yet independently re-confirmed against the un-fetchable Ordinance No. 15-2025 text, so treated as likely-continuing rather than freshly verified for the 2024 cycle)
- All contractors and subcontractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License in addition to any required Colorado state trade license
- Application, plan submittal, and payment are all conducted through the Community Core/Connect online portal — mailed paper applications are not accepted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via Community Core/Connect
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsStamped by a Colorado-registered design professional; foundation design based on an engineer's soils report
- RequiredTown of Wellington Contractor LicenseRequired for all contractors/subcontractors; not required for an owner acting as their own general contractor on their own dwelling
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01, Res. No. 38-2025 / Ord. No. 01-2026 |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $1,000 | $75 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,001 to $25,000 | $75 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.25 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $643.75 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $993.75 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000 to $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000 or greater | $5,608.75 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Plan Review Fee (Townhomes, Single- and Two-Unit Residential) | 30% of Building Fee | — |
| Town Administrative Fee | 10% of Building Fee | — |
| Electrical Fee | From State Electrical Fee Schedule (CRS 12-23-117); no separate Town valuation table | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, and remodels to existing residential structures in Wellington. Falls under the Town's 'Permits With Plan Review' track and 'Residential Alterations' permit-naming category, reviewed by SAFEbuilt under the 2024 IRC as locally amended.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the 'Permits With Plan Review' track — requires the SAFEbuilt Building Guide packet and matching Wellington Project Checklist for the specific project type (Residential Addition, Basement Finish, or Residential Remodel)
- Structural modifications require an engineered letter
- Engineered plans by a Colorado-licensed engineer or architect may be required depending on project scope — reference the applicable Building Guide packet
- All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online via Community Core/Connect; permit category selected per the Town's Permit Naming Categories chart (e.g. 'Residential Addition' or 'Residential Remodel')
- RequiredSAFEbuilt Building Guide Packet — Residential AdditionMinimum submittal requirements for addition projects
- RequiredWellington Project Checklist — Residential Addition/RemodelTown-specific checklist supplementing the SAFEbuilt guide
- OptionalEngineered LetterRequired if the project includes structural modifications
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $75 minimum, scaling per the tiers in the Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01 | — |
| Building Plan Review Fee (Single- and Two-Unit Residential) | 30% of Building Fee | — |
| Town Administrative Fee | 10% of Building Fee | — |
Electrical Permit
Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair in Wellington. Governed by the 2026 NEC as locally adopted (effective January 1, 2026). Wellington does NOT run its own local electrical contractor licensing/certification program — it defers to Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) licensing, with SAFEbuilt performing contemporaneous state-license verification at permit issuance per SB19-156.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2026 NEC as adopted by the Town, effective January 1, 2026
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) Master Electrician license — Wellington does not issue its own separate electrical trade license; a Town of Wellington general Contractor License is still required in addition to the state trade license
- SAFEbuilt conducts contemporaneous state-license verification at permit issuance per SB19-156, requiring photocopies of the Colorado driver's license, Colorado Master's license (wallet card acceptable), and Colorado Contractor license (wallet card acceptable)
- Fee set by the Colorado state-mandated electrical fee schedule (CRS 12-23-117), not a Town-specific valuation table; the Town may add a local surcharge of up to 15% above the state base rate per statute
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (or Electrical Service Charge / Electrical Only category)Submitted via Community Core/Connect under the 'One Stop Permits' track for standalone electrical work, or as part of a larger plan-review permit for new construction/additions
- RequiredTown of Wellington Contractor LicenseRequired for all contractors performing electrical work
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board (DORA) License copiesDriver's license, Master's license, and Contractor license photocopies for contemporaneous SAFEbuilt verification
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee | Set by the Colorado state-mandated electrical fee schedule per CRS 12-23-117, with Town surcharge of up to 15% above the state base rate permitted by statute | The Town's current (effective 2026-04-01) Master Fee Schedule (Res. No. 38-2025 / Ord. No. 01-2026) lists this line item as 'From State Electrical Fee Schedule' without a locally tabulated dollar figure. A Town-published 'Electrical Permit Fees' document shows the historical calculation method (Residential: banded by square footage; All Other: banded by installation valuation) but its dollar amounts are dated 'as of July 1, 2019' and are NOT current — omitted here rather than presented as today's rate. |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in Wellington. Governed by the 2024 IPC as locally adopted (effective January 1, 2026). Wellington does NOT run its own local plumbing contractor licensing program — it defers to Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) licensing, with SAFEbuilt performing contemporaneous state-license verification per HB19-1086.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the Town, effective January 1, 2026
- Contractors must hold a current Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) Master Plumber license — Wellington does not issue its own separate plumbing trade license; a Town of Wellington general Contractor License is still required in addition
- SAFEbuilt conducts contemporaneous state-license verification at permit issuance per HB19-1086, requiring photocopies of the Colorado driver's license, Colorado Master's license, and Colorado Contractor license
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (or Misc. Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical category)Submitted via Community Core/Connect; standalone plumbing work uses the 'One Stop Permits' track
- RequiredTown of Wellington Contractor LicenseRequired in addition to Colorado DORA Plumbing license
- RequiredColorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) License copiesDriver's license, Master's license, and Contractor license photocopies for contemporaneous SAFEbuilt verification per HB19-1086
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as Building/Mechanical) | $75 minimum, scaling per the tiers in the Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01 | No separate plumbing-specific valuation table is published; billed under the general Building Permit Fee schedule |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
| Building Plan Review Fee (Single- and Two-Unit Residential) | 30% of Permit Fee | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment installation or replacement in Wellington. Governed by the 2024 IMC as locally adopted (effective January 1, 2026). Furnace, AC, and AC/Furnace Combo replacements are processed under the Town's 'One Stop Permits — No Plan Review' track at a flat fee.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by the Town, effective January 1, 2026
- Furnace/AC/AC-Furnace-Combo replacement processed as a 'One Stop Permit' (no plan review) at a flat $75 fee
- New mechanical installation as part of new construction or an addition is reviewed as part of the combined project plan review
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application — Furnace/AC/Combo Replacement or new MechanicalSubmitted via Community Core/Connect under the applicable permit-naming category
- RequiredTown of Wellington Contractor LicenseRequired for all contractors performing mechanical work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace or AC Replacement | $75 flat | Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01 |
| New Mechanical Installation (new construction/addition) | Billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule ($75 minimum) rather than the flat replacement fee | — |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for residential re-roofing in Wellington. Processed under the Town's 'One Stop Permits — No Plan Review' track at a flat $75 fee. Commercial re-roofing (painting a metal roof excepted) also requires a permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Residential Re-roof is a 'One Stop Permit' (no plan review) at a flat $75 fee
- Commercial re-roofing requires a permit; painting a metal roof specifically does NOT require a permit, per the Town's 'Do I Need a Permit?' guide
- SAFEbuilt Building Guide Re-Roof packet and the Wellington Project Checklist Roof Replacement document define minimum submittal/material requirements
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application — Residential Roof (Asphalt or Other)Submitted via Community Core/Connect under the applicable 'Residential Roof' permit-naming category
- RequiredWellington Project Checklist — Roof ReplacementTown-specific checklist supplementing the SAFEbuilt Re-Roof guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof/Re-roof | $75 flat | Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01 |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Permit
Required for rooftop and ground-mount photovoltaic solar installations in Wellington. Falls under the Town's 'Permits With Plan Review' track ('Residential Alteration' category), reviewed alongside the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code adopted with the 2024 I-Codes.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the 'Permits With Plan Review' track, using the SAFEbuilt PV System Building Guide and the Wellington Project Checklist PV System document
- Interacts with the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code, adopted alongside the 2024 I-Codes effective January 1, 2026, and HB22-1362's statewide solar/EV-readiness floor
- Electrical scope of the installation billed under the state-mandated electrical fee schedule (CRS 12-23-117), not the Town's building valuation table
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License plus applicable Colorado state electrical trade license
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application — PV SystemSubmitted via Community Core/Connect under the 'PV System' permit-naming category
- RequiredWellington Project Checklist — PV SystemTown-specific checklist supplementing the SAFEbuilt PV System guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee (PV/solar electrical scope) | From State Electrical Fee Schedule (CRS 12-23-117), plus Town surcharge up to 15% above state base rate | — |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in Wellington. Listed as a distinct permit-requiring project type on the Town's 'Do I Need a Permit?' guide and processed under the 'One Stop Permits — No Plan Review' track.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition is explicitly listed as a permit-requiring project type on the Town's 'Do I Need a Permit?' guide and as a distinct 'One Stop Permit' category on the Permit Naming Categories chart
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application — DemolitionSubmitted via Community Core/Connect under the 'Demolition' permit-naming category; requires the address where work is to be performed and contractor information
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition / Mitigation | $50 flat | Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01 |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
Deck / Patio Cover / Pergola Permit
VerifiedRequired for uncovered decks, patio covers, pergolas, gazebos, and carports in Wellington. Falls under the 'Permits With Plan Review' track ('Residential Alteration' category).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the 'Permits With Plan Review' track using the applicable SAFEbuilt Building Guide (Uncovered Decks & Porches, or Patio Covers & Carports) and matching Wellington Project Checklist
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License; homeowners acting as their own general contractor on their own dwelling do not need one
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application — Deck, Carport/Patio Cover/PergolaSubmitted via Community Core/Connect under the applicable permit-naming category
- RequiredWellington Project Checklist — Uncovered Deck & Porches, or Patio Covers/Pergolas/GazebosTown-specific checklist matching project scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, general schedule) | $75 minimum, scaling per the tiers in the Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01 | No separate flat deck/patio fee is published; billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
| Building Plan Review Fee (Single- and Two-Unit Residential) | 30% of Building Fee | — |
Water Heater Replacement Permit
VerifiedRequired for water heater installation/replacement in Wellington. Processed under the 'One Stop Permits — No Plan Review' track at a flat $75 fee, distinct from the combined 'furnace-water-heater-replacement' bundling seen in some other Colorado jurisdictions — Wellington bills Water Heater Replacement and Furnace/AC Replacement as separate but identically priced flat-fee line items.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Water Heater Replacement is its own 'One Stop Permit' (no plan review) line item, flat $75, separate from the Furnace/AC Replacement line item (also flat $75)
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Wellington Contractor License
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application — Water HeaterSubmitted via Community Core/Connect under the 'Water Heater' permit-naming category
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Replacement | $75 flat | Fee Schedule effective 2026-04-01; identical flat rate to Furnace/AC Replacement but a separate line item |
| Permit Issuance | $25 flat | — |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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