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Mountain Village building permits
VerifiedMountain Village, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC) — current per the Town's live Building Division 'Codes & Guides' listing2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — current per the same live listing2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — enforced by the Telluride Fire Protection District (TFPD) per Chapter 17.7.19 of the Building Regulations2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), as adopted by the State of Colorado2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), plus the Town's own 'Local Energy Saving Measures' (HERS ratings, Smart Building Program/REMP) layered on top per Chapter 17.7.12International Plumbing Code (IPC), as adopted by the State of Colorado — 2024 edition per the live Codes & Guides listingPrior code cycle (superseded, retained for reference only): 2018-edition IBC/IRC/IEBC/IMC/IFGC/IPC/IPMC and 2020 NEC, per the Town's currently-posted 'CHAPTER 17.7 BUILDING REGULATIONS' PDF (townofmountainvillage.com/site/assets/files/40818/building_regulations.pdf) — this PDF's detailed section-by-section amendment text (climatic design table, contractor licensing exam list, IECC HERS/REMP mechanics, plumbing/mechanical/electrical amendments) is the only full amendment text this session could access (the live mountainvillage.municipal.codes host, which likely carries the current 2024-cycle amendment text, returned HTTP 403 to automated fetches even with full browser headers, consistent with this corpus's recurring civic-code-host blocking pattern). The Town's live Building Division page confirms Ordinance 2025-05 updated Chapter 17.7 to the 2024 ICC code cycle, but this session could not pull that ordinance's specific amendment-section text directly — administrative structure (Building Division under Planning and Development Services, permit expiration/fee/inspection provisions, contractor licensing structure) is treated as verified-current since those provisions are corroborated by the live page; code-specific numeric amendments below (snow load, wind speed, etc.) are sourced from the 2018-cycle PDF and flagged as potentially superseded rather than silently presented as current 2024-cycle figures.All codes locally amended via Mountain Village Municipal Code Chapter 17.7 (Building Regulations, within the Community Development Code/CDC).
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction of single-family, duplex, and townhouse structures in the Town of Mountain Village. Reviewed under the Town's currently-adopted ICC code cycle (2024 IBC/IRC per the Town's live Codes & Guides listing) as locally amended by Municipal Code Chapter 17.7, including HERS energy-rating thresholds, Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP) requirements for exterior energy use, and the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the Town's currently-adopted IBC/IRC cycle (2024 edition per the live Codes & Guides page) as amended by Municipal Code Chapter 17.7
- Site-specific soil and/or geologic investigation required before permit issuance wherever new foundations are placed, stamped by a soils engineer/engineering geologist; a geohazard analysis is additionally required where slopes exceed 30%, or landslide/avalanche/rockfall/expansive-soil/floodplain hazards are present
- HERS rating confirmation required before permit issuance for detached single-family/condominium homes over 3,600 sq ft gross floor area (sliding scale: 60 or lower for 3,601-7,000 sq ft; 55 or lower for 7,001-13,000 sq ft; 50 or lower above 13,000 sq ft), confirmed again at or before Certificate of Occupancy
- Exterior energy use (snowmelt, site-built pools/spas) must be offset through the Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP) or paid in lieu, calculated via the Town's Exterior Energy Use Calculation Spreadsheet, before permit issuance, unless within the exempt square-footage thresholds
- Licensed general contractor (with current ICC certification matching project scope) required for multi-trade projects; contractor must complete OpenGov Contractor Registration before submitting the building permit application
- Applications submitted via the Town's OpenGov online portal (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com)
- Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, suspended/abandoned for 180 days, or if no inspection is requested within 180 days of the last approved inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted through the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal
- RequiredContractor Registration (OpenGov)Required permit type contractors must complete before submitting any new building permit application
- RequiredSoils/Geologic Investigation ReportRequired before permit issuance wherever new foundations are placed; geohazard analysis additionally required where site hazards (steep slopes, avalanche, rockfall, expansive soil, floodplain) are present
- OptionalHERS Rating DocumentationRequired for detached single-family/condominium homes over 3,600 sq ft gross floor area
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1.00 to $1,500.00 | Waived | Table 1-A, 2025 Community Development Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,501.00 to $25,000.00 | $90.00 for the first $2,000 plus $15.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $453.20 for the first $25,000 plus $11.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $750.00 for the first $50,000 plus $7.95 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,150.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,760.00 for the first $500,000 plus $5.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — total valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $6,700.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Non-refundable, due at time of permit submittal |
| Mountain Village Use Tax | 4.5% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| San Miguel County Use Tax | 1% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| Road Impact Fee | $1.00 per gross square foot of new construction | Waived for deed-restricted housing |
| Exterior Energy Use Offset (REMP) | Calculated via the Town's Exterior Energy Use Calculation Spreadsheet | Applies to snowmelt systems, site-built pools/spas beyond exempt thresholds; payable before permit issuance |
Residential Addition / Interior Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and interior/exterior remodels to existing single-family, duplex, and townhouse structures in Mountain Village. Reviewed under the Town's currently-adopted IRC cycle as locally amended by Chapter 17.7. Remodels are billed on a distinct fee basis ($1.00 per $400 of project valuation for the Road Impact Fee component) rather than the flat per-square-foot new-construction rate.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the Town's currently-adopted IRC cycle (2024 edition per the live Codes & Guides listing) as amended by Chapter 17.7
- Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems are NOT required for additions/alterations to existing buildings that do not already have a sprinkler system installed (Municipal Code 17.7.11 IRC R313.1/R313.2 local amendment)
- Direct-vent furnace (minimum 92% AFUE) or direct-vent boiler (minimum 90% AFUE) required if the scope of an addition/remodel requires furnace or boiler replacement
- Contractor must complete OpenGov Contractor Registration before submitting the permit application
- Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, suspended/abandoned for 180 days, or if no inspection is requested within 180 days of the last approved inspection
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted via the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal
- RequiredContractor Registration (OpenGov)Required before submitting the building permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Table 1-A as new construction) | Waived under $1,500 valuation; scaling per the Table 1-A tiers above that | 2025 Community Development Fee Schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Mountain Village Use Tax | 4.5% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| San Miguel County Use Tax | 1% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| Road Impact Fee (remodels) | $1.00 per $400.00 of total project valuation | Distinct formula from new construction's per-square-foot rate; waived for deed-restricted housing |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Mountain Village. Governed by the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70) as adopted by the State of Colorado and incorporated by the Town. Electrical contractors must hold current Colorado state Master/Contractor electrical licenses and separately register with the Town (no Town registration fee for this trade).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70), as adopted by the State of Colorado and incorporated into Municipal Code Chapter 17.7.16
- Electrical contractors must be licensed through the State of Colorado (Master and Contractor licenses per 12-23-101 C.R.S.) AND registered with the Town of Mountain Village; no separate Town registration fee applies to this trade
- Town inspectors may randomly review contractor/apprentice license documentation on job sites; non-compliant workers or unlicensed apprentices without a supervising Journeyman/Master present will be required to leave the site and the company reported to DORA (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies)
- Administered via OpenGov (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com), the same portal used for building, plumbing, and mechanical permits
- Fee calculated per Table 1-A of the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, which supersedes and replaces any fee schedule adopted by the National Electrical Code or the State of Colorado (Municipal Code 17.7.16.C.2)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted via the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal
- RequiredColorado State Electrical License DocumentationMaster or Contractor license, or registered apprentice card, producible on request during job-site inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Calculated per Table 1-A of the Community Development Fee Schedule, based on electrical valuation | Same valuation-tier table used for Building/Mechanical/Plumbing; see Building Permit fee tiers. No separate Town registration fee for electrical contractors. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Electrical Permit Fee | — |
| Mountain Village Use Tax | 4.5% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| San Miguel County Use Tax | 1% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| Re-inspection / Investigation Fee | $125.00 per hour | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Mountain Village. Governed by the International Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Colorado and incorporated by the Town, with local amendments including a prohibition on private sewage disposal systems and a 6-foot minimum building-sewer burial depth. Plumbing contractors must hold current Colorado state licenses and separately register with the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the IPC as adopted by the State of Colorado and incorporated into Municipal Code Chapter 17.7.17
- Private sewage disposal systems are PROHIBITED within Town limits; building sewers must be a minimum of 6 feet below grade (local amendment to Section 305.6.1)
- Plumbing contractors must be licensed through the State of Colorado (Master's and Contractor's licenses per 12-58-102 C.R.S.) AND registered with the Town; no separate Town registration fee applies to this trade
- Administered via OpenGov, the same portal used for building, electrical, and mechanical permits
- Fee calculated per Table 1-A of the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule, which supersedes any fee schedule adopted by the IPC or the State of Colorado (Municipal Code 17.7.17.B.5)
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted via the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal
- RequiredColorado State Plumbing License DocumentationMaster's or Contractor's license, or registered apprentice card, producible on request during job-site inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Calculated per Table 1-A of the Community Development Fee Schedule, based on plumbing valuation | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Plumbing Permit Fee | — |
| Mountain Village Use Tax | 4.5% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| San Miguel County Use Tax | 1% of 40% of project valuation | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ventilation, and gas appliance installation or replacement in Mountain Village. Governed by the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code as adopted (2024 edition per the live Codes & Guides listing). Mechanical contractors must hold current ICC Master Mechanical certification for a Town building license, unlike electrical/plumbing which use state licensure instead.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the Town's currently-adopted IMC/IFGC cycle (2024 edition per the live Codes & Guides listing) as amended by Municipal Code Chapter 17.7.13-17.7.14
- Mechanical contractors must hold current ICC Master Mechanical Exam certification to obtain a Town building license (unlike electrical/plumbing, which rely on state licensure)
- Engineered heating systems and commissioning required for detached single-family dwellings with equipment exceeding 200,000 BTU input rating, water heated above 210°F, or water/glycol storage exceeding 120 gallons — final commissioning report from a registered design professional required before final mechanical inspection approval
- Direct-vent furnace (minimum 92% AFUE) or direct-vent boiler (minimum 90% AFUE) required on any addition/remodel scope requiring furnace or boiler replacement
- Electric resistance heating may NOT be used as a building's primary heating source
- Administered via OpenGov, the same portal used for building, electrical, and plumbing permits
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted via the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal
- OptionalFinal Commissioning ReportRequired before final mechanical inspection for systems exceeding the 200,000 BTU / 210°F / 120-gallon thresholds, signed and sealed by a registered design professional
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Calculated per Table 1-A of the Community Development Fee Schedule, based on mechanical valuation | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Mechanical Permit Fee | — |
| Mountain Village Use Tax | 4.5% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| San Miguel County Use Tax | 1% of 40% of project valuation | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in the Town of Mountain Village, reviewed as a Building Permit under the same Table 1-A valuation-based fee schedule (no separate flat re-roof fee is published). Roofing contractors must hold current ICC Roofing Contractor certification. Local amendments relax corrosion-resistance requirements for metal roofing given the Town's aged-metal aesthetic, but a Design Review Process fee applies for roof material changes reviewed by the Planning Department.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under the Town's currently-adopted IBC/IRC cycle; billed under the same Building Permit Table 1-A valuation schedule (no standalone flat roofing fee published)
- Roofing contractors must hold current ICC Roofing Contractor Exam certification for a Town building license
- Metal sheet roof coverings and valley flashing are NOT required to be corrosion-resistant or listed by any agency in Mountain Village (local amendment deleting the IBC/IRC's standard corrosion-resistance requirement) — where installed, metal roofing must be a minimum of 22 gauge
- Roof Material changes also route through the Planning Department's Design Review Process (Class 1, Staff Level Review) as a distinct fee/approval from the Building Division permit itself
- Snowmelt-free roof designs (with snow/ice-fall safety measures at protected entries) are eligible for a 20% Building Permit Fee discount under the Smart Building Incentive Program
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov) — Re-Roof scopeSubmitted via the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal
- RequiredRoof Material Design Review ApplicationSeparate Planning Department Class 1 (Staff Level) review for roof material/design changes, per the 2025 Fee Schedule's Planning Department Fees table
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, Table 1-A, same schedule as new construction) | Waived under $1,500 valuation; scaling per the Table 1-A tiers above that | No separate flat re-roof fee is published; billed under the general Table 1-A Building Permit Fee schedule based on roofing project valuation |
| Roof Material Design Review Fee (Planning Department) | Class 1 review fee per the 2025 Fee Schedule's Planning Department Fees table | Distinct from the Building Division permit fee; a Planning-level design review |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Mountain Village Use Tax | 4.5% of 40% of project valuation | — |
| San Miguel County Use Tax | 1% of 40% of project valuation | — |
Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar photovoltaic (and other solar energy) system installation in the Town of Mountain Village. The Town's Building Department Fees table (Table 1-A) lists a dedicated flat 'Solar Permit' fee line, separate from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table — $500 for residential, $1,000 for commercial — consistent with the Colorado statewide solar permit fee cap under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 (HB21-1284, $500 residential/$1,000 commercial). A standalone Renewable Energy System Only Planning Department application (Design Review Process, Class 3) carries no fee, as a Town incentive.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required from the Building Division for the solar installation, submitted via the Town's OpenGov online portal (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com)
- If the project is a Renewable Energy System Only Application under the Planning Department's Design Review Process (Class 3), no Planning Department fee applies (fee waived as an incentive)
- Licensed contractor required; contractor must complete OpenGov Contractor Registration before submitting the application
- Reviewed under the Town's currently-adopted ICC code cycle (2024 IBC/IRC per the Town's live Codes & Guides listing) as locally amended by Municipal Code Chapter 17.7, including NEC electrical provisions
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted through the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal for the solar installation
- RequiredContractor Registration (OpenGov)Required before submitting the building permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Permit Fee (Residential) | $500.00 | Town of Mountain Village Community Development Fee Schedule, Building Department Fees, Table 1-A item 8 ('Solar Permit'); matches the Colorado statewide residential solar permit fee cap under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 (HB21-1284) |
| Solar Permit Fee (Commercial) | $1,000.00 | Town of Mountain Village Community Development Fee Schedule, Building Department Fees, Table 1-A item 8; matches the Colorado statewide commercial solar permit fee cap under C.R.S. § 24-48.5-113 (HB21-1284) |
| Renewable Energy System Only Application (Planning Department, Design Review Process Class 3) | No fee | Waived as a Town incentive per the Planning Department Fees table in the Community Development Fee Schedule, distinct from the Building Department's Solar Permit fee |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Permit
VerifiedMountain Village has no distinct EV-charger permit type or fee line — directly confirmed against the Town's 2026 Fee Resolution Building Department Fees Table 1-A, which lists a dedicated 'Solar Permit' (item 8) and 'Geothermal exchange as an energy alternative' (item 9) but no EV-charger/EVSE line item. A new circuit, outlet, or panel/service upgrade to serve an EV charger is therefore permitted under the Town's standard, valuation-based Electrical Permit (2023 NEC/NFPA 70), administered through the same OpenGov portal used for Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- A new circuit, outlet, or panel/service upgrade to serve an EV charger requires an Electrical Permit governed by the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70), incorporated into Municipal Code Chapter 17.7.16
- Electrical contractors must be licensed through the State of Colorado (Master and Contractor licenses per 12-23-101 C.R.S.) AND registered with the Town of Mountain Village
- Administered via OpenGov (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com), the same portal used for building, plumbing, and mechanical permits
- Fee calculated per Table 1-A of the Community Development Fee Schedule based on electrical valuation — confirmed to have no distinct EV-charger line item as of the 2026 Fee Resolution
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted via the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal; describe scope as new circuit/outlet or service upgrade for EV charging
- RequiredColorado State Electrical License DocumentationMaster or Contractor license, or registered apprentice card, producible on request during job-site inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee (applies to a new EV charger circuit/outlet/service-upgrade) | Calculated per Table 1-A of the Community Development Fee Schedule, based on electrical valuation | Town of Mountain Village 2026 Fee Resolution, Building Department Fees, Table 1-A — items 8 (Solar Permit, $500/$1,000 flat) and 9 (Geothermal) have their own dedicated flat lines; no equivalent EV-charger line exists, so the general valuation-based Electrical Permit Fee applies |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Electrical Permit Fee | Town of Mountain Village Community Development Fee Schedule |
Sources & verification
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