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Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Residence / New House) in Fort Morgan, Colorado

Required for new single-family home construction within Fort Morgan city limits, per the City's Building Permit Application (which includes a 'New House' square-footage field) and Building Department page. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally adopted by Ordinance No. 1337 (effective June 16, 2026), plus the 2023 Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code. Issued by the City of Fort Morgan Building Department; electrical work on the project is NOT included — it is permitted separately through the State of Colorado Electrical Board.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1337, effective June 16, 2026
  • Must additionally comply with the 2023 Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC), state-mandated
  • Contractor registration with the City of Fort Morgan required before work begins, in addition to any state-level trade licenses Contractor
  • Use Tax (4%) applies to building materials not purchased locally; proof of local purchase (sales tax already paid) required to avoid the charge
  • 24 hours advance notice required to schedule inspections
  • Applications submitted via the City's MyGov online portal (public.mygov.us/fort_morgan_co)
  • Electrical work on the project is NOT part of this City building permit — a separate electrical permit must be obtained directly from the State of Colorado Electrical Board (DORA) at dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits

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Fee schedule

Construction Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00Citywide Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-03-03, effective March 3, 2026
$27.00
Construction Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00
$27.00 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof
Construction Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$79.50 for the first $2,000 plus $16.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Construction Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$401.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Construction Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$654.25 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Construction Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$1,142.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6.44 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Construction Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,827.00 for the first $500,000 plus $5.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Construction Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and above
$6,327.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Plan Review FeeDue at time of plan/specification submittal; additional plan review fees apply if plans are incomplete or changed requiring further review
65% of the total permit fee
Use TaxPer Colorado Department of Revenue municipal use tax rate data; collected by the Building Department as part of the permit process unless proof of local purchase (with sales tax paid) is provided
4% of non-locally-purchased building materials valuation

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Residence / New House) permit actually take in Fort Morgan?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Rough Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins before concealment; plumbing and mechanical are inspected by the City — electrical rough-in is inspected separately by the State of Colorado Electrical Board, not the City

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All City-permitted work (building, plumbing, mechanical) complete per approved plans; a separate final electrical inspection and sign-off is required from the State of Colorado Electrical Board before occupancy

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

Tips

  • Electrical work on your new home is NOT part of this City building permit — obtain a separate electrical permit directly from the State of Colorado Electrical Board (DORA) at dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits and schedule state electrical inspections independently of the City's inspection sequence.
  • 24 hours advance notice is required for City inspections — plan your schedule accordingly, especially around rough-in milestones.
  • Confirm whether your locally-purchased materials proof is sufficient to avoid the 4% use tax before assuming it will apply to your full project valuation.
  • No review-timeline SLA is published by the City — ask the Building Department directly (970-542-3907) for a realistic current turnaround estimate before committing to a construction schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Fort Morgan requires a residential building permit (new single-family residence / new house) for: Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1337, effective June 16, 2026; Must additionally comply with the 2023 Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC), state-mandated; Contractor registration with the City of Fort Morgan required before work begins, in addition to any state-level trade licenses; Use Tax (4%) applies to building materials not purchased locally; proof of local purchase (sales tax already paid) required to avoid the charge; 24 hours advance notice required to schedule inspections; Applications submitted via the City's MyGov online portal (public.mygov.us/fort_morgan_co); Electrical work on the project is NOT part of this City building permit — a separate electrical permit must be obtained directly from the State of Colorado Electrical Board (DORA) at dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fort Morgan Building Department at 970-542-3907 before starting work.

In Fort Morgan, the published Construction Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $27.00. Additional published fees: Construction Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 — $27.00 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof; Construction Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 — $79.50 for the first $2,000 plus $16.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Construction Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 — $401.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Construction Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 — $654.25 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Construction Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 — $1,142.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6.44 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Construction Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 — $3,827.00 for the first $500,000 plus $5.46 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Construction Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and above — $6,327.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Plan Review Fee — 65% of the total permit fee; Use Tax — 4% of non-locally-purchased building materials valuation. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City does not publish a plan-review turnaround SLA for building permits. Colorado is a home-rule state with no statewide review-time statute, so no governing figure exists beyond what the Building Department may quote directly by phone (970-542-3907).

You'll need: Building Permit Application (MyGov portal); Construction Drawings / Plan Set; Contractor Registration. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fort Morgan requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new single-family residence / new house), in order: Foundation, Rough Framing, Rough Plumbing / Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Fort Morgan Building Department (970-542-3907).

Apply through City of Fort Morgan Building Department at 110 Sherman Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (mailing: P.O. Box 100, Fort Morgan, CO 80701); Building Inspector office at 710 E. Railroad Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701. Phone: 970-542-3907, email: Not published as a general department email on the Building Department page as of this review; contact by phone. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., per the City's Building Permit Application form (710 E. Railroad Ave. location). Chief Building Official: Rocky Watkins, 970-370-6559. Permit Technician: Kayla Thompson, 970-542-3907. Building Inspector line: 970-542-3908.. Official information: https://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/84/Building-Department.

The City of Fort Morgan Building Department issues building, plumbing, gas, and mechanical permits for all work within Fort Morgan city limits. Fort Morgan is a home-rule city with its own department; Morgan County's Planning & Zoning / Building Inspections division covers only the unincorporated portion of the county, not the City of Fort Morgan.

No. The City's own Building Department page states the City is no longer issuing electrical permits or conducting electrical inspections. Electrical contractors and qualifying homeowners must obtain electrical permits directly from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), State of Colorado Electrical Board, at dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits.

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

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