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Electrical Permit in Aspen, Colorado

Required for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Aspen. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted, effective August 1, 2023. Typically submitted as an MEP sub-permit under a master building permit number, or as its own standalone permit for standalone electrical work (e.g. solar PV, panel upgrades).

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Aspen
  • MEP sub-permits are submitted in Salesforce using the master permit number when part of a larger project, and require load forms/fixture calculators/HOA compliance forms per the City's Document & Resource Library
  • Classified under the 'MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing)' queue category for standalone trade permits
  • Contractors must hold a current City of Aspen contractor license Contractor
  • For homeowner-performed electrical work: the homeowner may personally perform wiring only if the property is not for sale/rent/lease and not generally open to the public, all work is inspected before and after concealment, and work complies with the NEC

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Fee schedule

Electrical Permit Fee
No static percentage-based fee table published as plain text; Show full citationNo static percentage-based fee table published as plain text; Colorado statute CRS 12-23-117(3) sets a state-mandated base electrical fee schedule that home-rule municipalities may surcharge; whether Aspen's ordinance follows that statutory base (as Vail's explicitly does) is not confirmed
Computed via the City's Building Permit Fee Estimator (Excel) referencing the current Municipal Code Fee Ordinance (Title 2)

Review timeline

Plan reviewAspen’s published plan-review target
7–14 business days

How long did your Electrical Permit permit actually take in Aspen?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Wiring and panel installed before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and verified

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

Tips

  • Standalone electrical permits (not tied to a larger building permit) get a much faster published 1-2 week Round 1 timeline in Aspen versus the multi-month timelines for Major/Minor building permits — if your scope is electrical-only, confirm it's being processed as a standalone MEP permit rather than folded into a slower building-permit queue.
  • Outdoor lighting changes are explicitly excluded from EPIC permit scope and must be submitted as a standalone electrical permit, per the EPIC Permit Policy.

Frequently asked questions

Aspen requires an electrical permit for: Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the City of Aspen; MEP sub-permits are submitted in Salesforce using the master permit number when part of a larger project, and require load forms/fixture calculators/HOA compliance forms per the City's Document & Resource Library; Classified under the 'MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing)' queue category for standalone trade permits; Contractors must hold a current City of Aspen contractor license; For homeowner-performed electrical work: the homeowner may personally perform wiring only if the property is not for sale/rent/lease and not generally open to the public, all work is inspected before and after concealment, and work complies with the NEC. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Aspen Community Development Department, Building Division at 970-920-5000 before starting work.

In Aspen, the published Electrical Permit Fee is: Computed via the City's Building Permit Fee Estimator (Excel) referencing the current Municipal Code Fee Ordinance (Title 2). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City publishes a 1-2 week Round 1 review timeline for MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) permits submitted as standalone trade permits, per the Building Permit Timelines page.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (Salesforce Permit Portal). Depending on your project, Aspen may also ask for: HOA Compliance Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Aspen requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Aspen Community Development Department, Building Division (970-920-5000).

Apply through City of Aspen Community Development Department, Building Division at 427 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO 81611. Phone: 970-920-5000, email: buildingsupport@aspen.gov. Office hours: City of Aspen main line 970-920-5000. Building Support (permit requirement inquiries, pre-submittal questions): buildingsupport@aspen.gov, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Builder of the Day (building code/regulations questions): builderoftheday@aspen.gov, 970-429-2735, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Planner of the Day (zoning, floor area, net leasable, signage, mountain view plane, exterior design): planneroftheday@aspen.gov, 970-429-2764, walk-in hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm. Historic Preservation: HP@aspen.gov, 970-429-2758. Construction hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, no construction on Sundays.. Official information: https://aspen.gov/179/Building.

Aspen, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Ordinance #1, 2023 (January 24, 2023), effective for permits submitted March 31, 2023 and later; the IRC has NOT been adopted by the City of Aspen and is not applied — single-family, duplex, and townhouse projects are reviewed under the 2021 IBC as locally amended, per the City's own 'Building Permit Application Checklist for Singlefamily, Duplex, and Townhouse Projects (2021 IBC)'; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2021 Aspen Energy Code (local amendment/supplement to the IECC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), effective August 1, 2023; 2024 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with local amendments — adopted by Ordinance 6, 2026 (March 25, 2026), effective April 23, 2026; referenced directly in the current Fence Permit Application Checklist (fences within 8 feet of a structure must be noncombustible/ignition-resistant; hedges within 5 feet must use ignition-resistant vegetation); Prior code cycle: 2015-edition IBC/IEBC/IMC/IFGC/IPC/IFC applied to permits submitted between February 2017 and March 2023, with local amendments in Ordinance 40, 2016 (superseded, listed for reference only); Local amendments to all adopted codes are codified in Title 8 (Building and Building Regulations) of the Aspen Municipal Code. The City's own 'Currently Adopted Building & Energy Codes' page (aspen.gov/197) publishes a 'Climate & Geographical Design Criteria' table: Ground snow load 100 psf; Wind Speed/Exposure Category 89 mph / B; Seismic Design Category C; Weathering Severe; Frost line depth 36 inches; Termite None to slight; Decay None to slight; Winter design temp -15°F; Summer design temp 82°F; Ice shield underlayment required Yes; Air Freezing Index 2000; Mean annual temperature 40°F.. Local amendments apply — see the Aspen overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

Checklists & handouts

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