This is PermitBase’s published record for Mountain Village as of 2026-08-17. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Mountain Village building permits
VerifiedMountain Village, Colorado — as published 2026-08-17.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
Required 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.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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
Required for additions and interior/exterior remodels to existing single-family, duplex, and townhouse structures in Mountain Village. CORRECTED 2026-08-02: this permitType's name and scope reflect residential projects specifically, but the Town's own live OpenGov Building Department portal (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com -> Building Department) lists the actual underlying record type as 'Commercial and Residential Remodels' -- a single combined type covering both, not a residential-only workflow (already noted from the same primary source in this file's commercial-building-permit entry, which explains that commercial tenant fit-outs/remodels file under this same combined record type rather than a separate commercial permit). This entry is kept scoped to residential requirements/fees for clarity; a commercial remodel/tenant-finish project uses the identical OpenGov record type and fee structure documented here, with the commercial-specific requirements listed in commercial-building-permit (IBC cycle, Fire Code via Telluride Fire Protection District, etc.) applying instead of the IRC-based requirements below. Reviewed under the Town's currently-adopted IRC cycle as locally amended by Chapter 17.7 (for residential scope). 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.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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 |
Commercial New Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction and commercial additions in the Town of Mountain Village. Confirmed as a genuinely distinct record type from residential permits directly on the Town's own live OpenGov Building Department portal (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com/ -> Building Department -> 'Commercial New Building Permit', described there as 'New commercial construction including commercial additions,' listed separately from 'Residential New Building Permit'). Reviewed under the Town's currently-adopted IBC cycle (2024 edition per the live Codes & Guides listing) as locally amended by Municipal Code Chapter 17.7, administered by the same Building Division, OpenGov portal, and Table 1-A valuation-based fee schedule as the Town's residential permits -- there is no separate commercial fee table, only a handful of commercial-specific fee/requirement differences (see below). The Town's OpenGov portal has no standalone 'tenant improvement' permit type: interior commercial remodels/tenant fit-outs are filed under the same 'Commercial and Residential Remodels' record type used for residential remodels, confirmed on the same live OpenGov Building Department page.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Applied for as the distinct 'Commercial New Building Permit' record type in the Town's OpenGov online portal (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com), separate from 'Residential New Building Permit' -- confirmed directly on the Town's live portal, not inferred from the Building Regulations text alone
- Plans must comply with the Town's currently-adopted IBC cycle (2024 edition per the live Codes & Guides page) as amended by Municipal Code Chapter 17.7, rather than the IRC cycle used for one- and two-family residential permits
- General contractors must hold the ICC General Contractor (A) Exam certification to obtain a Town building license for 'structures covered under the IBC'; the General Contractor (B) Exam instead covers 'light commercial and residential permits issued under the IBC and IRC' (Municipal Code 17.7.9.C.1) -- confirm which certification tier applies to your project scope with the Building Official before assuming GC-B is sufficient for a full commercial build
- Contractor must complete OpenGov Contractor Registration before submitting the Commercial New Building Permit application
- Site-specific soils and/or geologic investigation required before permit issuance wherever new foundations are placed (Municipal Code 17.7.5.E), stamped by a soils engineer/engineering geologist; this requirement applies to all new construction, not only residential; a geohazard analysis is additionally required where slopes exceed 30%, or landslide/avalanche/rockfall/expansive-soil/floodplain hazards are present
- HERS (Home Energy Rating System) energy-rating thresholds (Municipal Code 17.7.12.C.7) apply only to detached single-family and condominium homes over 3,600 sq ft gross floor area -- confirmed NOT to apply to commercial building permits; no HERS documentation is required for this permit type
- Exterior energy use (snowmelt systems, site-built pools/spas) for multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial development 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; the exempt square-footage threshold for this Multi-family/Mixed-Use/Commercial tier (1,000 sq ft plus 50 sq ft per dwelling unit) differs from the single-family tier (Municipal Code 17.7.11.A.5(d)(ii))
- Fire Code (IFC) compliance -- including fire alarm systems (Section 907), fire sprinkler systems (Section 903), and Commercial Kitchen Hoods (Section 607, relevant to restaurant/food-service commercial buildouts) -- is administered separately by the Telluride Fire Protection District (TFPD), not the Town's own Building Division, per Municipal Code 17.7.19
- 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 (Municipal Code 17.7.3.B) -- the same universal rule applied to all Building Division permit types in this file
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial New Building Permit Application (OpenGov)Submitted through the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov online portal as the distinct 'Commercial New Building Permit' record type
- 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
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; the same valuation-based Table 1-A applies to both commercial and residential Building Permit Fees -- no separate commercial fee table exists |
| 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 | 2025 Community Development Fee Schedule explicitly states this $1.00/sq ft rate applies to 'all new construction, residential and commercial, including additions' -- confirmed to be the same rate, not a separate commercial rate |
| Use of Outside Consultants for Plan Checking and Inspections | $250.00 per hour | CORRECTED 2026-08-02: previously mislabeled in this file as a flat '$1,000 commercial / $500 residential' figure attributed to Table 1-A item 5 -- that $1,000/$500 split actually belongs to a wholly… Show full citationHideCORRECTED 2026-08-02: previously mislabeled in this file as a flat '$1,000 commercial / $500 residential' figure attributed to Table 1-A item 5 -- that $1,000/$500 split actually belongs to a wholly unrelated line item, Table 1-A item 8 (Solar Permit fee), not to the outside-consultants line at all. Re-read the primary-source Community Development Fee Schedule 2025 PDF directly (page 5, item 5): 'Use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections -- $250 Per Hour,' with no commercial/residential split stated. Independently corroborated by the Town's Development Guide PDF (Last updated 2026-05-14), page 18, same $250/hour figure under 'Building Department Fees continued.' This correction does not touch the actual Solar Permit fee ($1,000 commercial / $500 residential, item 8), which is not separately modeled in this permitType. |
| Exterior Energy Use Offset (REMP) — Multi-family/Mixed-Use/Commercial tier | Calculated via the Town's Exterior Energy Use Calculation Spreadsheet | Applies to snowmelt systems, site-built pools/spas beyond the exempt threshold of 1,000 sq ft plus 50 sq ft per dwelling unit for this tier (vs. a smaller single-family exemption); payable before permit issuance |
Electrical Permit
Required 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).
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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
Required 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.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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
Required 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.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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)
Required 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.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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
Required 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.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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
Mountain 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.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · 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 |
Sign Permit
VerifiedMountain Village Municipal Code Chapter 17.5.13 (Sign Regulations, part of the Community Development Code's Design Regulations) requires most signs to be approved through the Town's Design Review Process. The Town's own 2025/2026 Community Development Fee Schedule lists 'Signs' as a dedicated Planning Department line item classified as a Class 1 (Staff Level Review) application with a flat $125 fee. There is no standalone 'Sign Permit' record type in the Town's OpenGov portal -- signs are filed as a generic 'Class 1 Application,' confirmed directly on the Town's live OpenGov Planning Department category page ('Class 1 Application: Small-scale design changes eligible for staff-level review').
Verified 2026-08-14 · Source
Requirements
- Reviewed under Municipal Code Chapter 17.5.13 (Sign Regulations) as a Design Review Process application; the Town's Fee Schedule classifies 'Signs' as a Class 1 (Staff Level Review) application, per Table of Planning Department Fees
- Filed in OpenGov as a 'Class 1 Application' (mountainvillageco.portal.opengov.com) -- confirmed directly on the Town's live Planning Department category page that no separate 'Sign Permit' record type exists
- All Planning Department applications must include: Owner/Agent Authorization Form, Owner/Applicant Acknowledgement of Responsibilities, an HOA Letter (if applicable), and Design Plans, per the Town's live OpenGov Planning Department page
- Exempt from a sign permit: signs lawfully placed by the Town, San Miguel County, the State of Colorado, or the Federal government (including MUTCD traffic control signs); vehicle-affixed signs incidental to the vehicle's primary use; open house signs (permitted 48 hours before the event, maximum 2 per event, not exceeding 5 sq ft per face or 10 sq ft total for a 2-faced sign); and private-property notice signs not exceeding 2 sq ft per face / 4 sq ft total, limited to 4 per use or building, per Sec. 17.5.13
- Temporary special event signs: maximum 1 per window and 3 total per event, each not exceeding 3 sq ft, displayed no more than 14 days and removed the day after the event ends; requires an underlying special event development application, per Sec. 17.5.13(E)(1)
- Address identification monument signs proposed within the general easement may require the property owner to enter into a revocable license agreement with the Town before issuance of the required development or building permit, per Sec. 17.5.13
- A unified 'Sign Program' is required for developments seeking flexibility/creativity across multiple signs (e.g., multi-tenant commercial); an approved Sign Program must be incorporated into a Development Agreement, per Sec. 17.5.13(K)
- Ski resort operators seeking off-premises advertising signage (base areas, gondola stations, on-mountain restaurants/bars, lift safety bars) must propose a dedicated sign program under Sec. 17.5.13(L)
- Any electrical work associated with an illuminated sign requires a separate Electrical Permit under Municipal Code Chapter 17.7.16 (2023 NEC as adopted)
Required documents
- RequiredClass 1 Application (OpenGov)Submitted through the Town of Mountain Village OpenGov Planning Department portal; the sign application is filed under this generic Class 1 record type
- RequiredOwner/Agent Authorization FormRequired on all Planning Department applications, per the Town's live OpenGov Planning Department page
- RequiredDesign PlansSign design, dimensions, materials, and location; see the Town's website for plan set requirements
- OptionalHOA LetterRequired if the property is part of a homeowners association (other than TMVOA)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee (Planning Department, Design Review Process, Class 1 -- Staff Level Review) | $125.00 | Town of Mountain Village Community Development Fee Schedule 2025, Planning Department Fees table, 'Signs' line item (Class 1) -- visually confirmed on the fee schedule PDF page and reproduced unchanged in the 2026 Fee Resolution's attached fee schedule |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire Code (IFC) administration for Mountain Village -- including fire sprinkler and fire alarm system plan review and permitting -- is delegated to the Telluride Fire Protection District (TFPD), a special district separate from Town government, per Municipal Code 17.7.19. TFPD's own Resolution 2025-10 (amended 2018 IFC, adopted 4/22/25) publishes dedicated, tiered plan-review fee tables and a permit-fee formula for both Fire Suppression (sprinkler) and Fire Alarm systems, plus a 14-day plan-review turnaround. The Town's own OpenGov Building Department record-type list (confirmed live) has no fire sprinkler/alarm line item -- applicants apply directly to TFPD.
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Requirements
- Fire protection system (sprinkler and fire alarm) plan review, permitting, and inspection is performed by the Telluride Fire Protection District, not the Town of Mountain Village Building Division, per Municipal Code 17.7.19
- Application submitted via TFPD's online Fire Protection System Permit Application (telluridefire.com), which requires Installing Contractor information (including Colorado Suppression Registration, NICET, or PE credentials as applicable), Project Location, Building Owner, Occupant/Business Owner, and General Contractor details
- Scope of work must specify the project type for sprinkler systems (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, Wet, Dry, or Fire Pump) and the count of new/deleted sprinkler heads or alarm devices
- Scaled plans (PDF, hard copies when required) and specifications (PDF only) must be uploaded with the application
- All submitted drawings and engineering reports/letters must be sealed, signed, and dated by a Colorado-licensed Professional Engineer or Architect in responsible charge
- Systems must be installed by a Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) registered Fire Sprinkler Fitter on-site throughout installation, or TFPD imposes a $1,000 fine and reports a violation to DFPC
- All fees (plan review + permit) must be paid prior to permit issuance and prior to inspections; working without an issued permit doubles the plan review and permit fees
- For fire protection systems installed as part of new Town-permitted construction, the Town's own Building Division still performs a coordinated rough fire-alarm/sprinkler inspection and requires signed Fire Marshal approval before the Town's final building inspection -- but TFPD remains the plan-review/permit-issuing/fee-collecting authority for the fire protection system itself
Required documents
- RequiredFire Protection System Permit Application (TFPD online form)Submitted directly to the Telluride Fire Protection District via telluridefire.com; separate scope sections for Fire Suppression (sprinkler) and Fire Alarm systems
- RequiredScaled Plans and Specifications (PDF)Sealed, signed, and dated by a Colorado-licensed PE or Architect in responsible charge where required
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) Plan Review Fee -- tiered by gross floor area | 0-3,600 sq ft = $750.00; 3,601-5,000 sq ft = $1,000.00; 5,001-10,000 sq ft = $1,500.00; 10,001-20,000 sq ft = $2,500.00; 20,001-50,000 sq ft = $4,000.00; 50,001-100,000 sq ft = $8,000.00; 100,001+ sq ft = $0.15 per sq ft | TFPD Resolution 2025-10, Section 1.B; includes one initial plan review and one follow-up plan review. Verified by rendering the PDF page to an image and reading it visually, since the raw extracted text silently misaligned this two-column table. |
| Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) Permit Fee | Gross sq ft x 4.80 x 0.05 = fee (e.g., a 3,601 sq ft structure = $864.24) | TFPD Resolution 2025-10, Section 1.B; includes one underground inspection, one rough-in inspection, and one final inspection |
| Fire Alarm Plan Review Fee -- tiered by gross floor area | 0-3,600 sq ft = $250.00; 3,601-5,000 sq ft = $500.00; 5,001-10,000 sq ft = $750.00; 10,001-20,000 sq ft = $1,000.00; 20,001-50,000 sq ft = $2,000.00; 50,001-100,000 sq ft = $4,000.00; 100,001+ sq ft = $0.10 per sq ft | TFPD Resolution 2025-10, Section 1.C; includes one initial plan review and one follow-up plan review. Verified by rendering the PDF page to an image and reading it visually. |
| Fire Alarm Permit Fee | Gross sq ft x 4.80 x 0.05 = fee (e.g., a 3,601 sq ft structure = $864.24) | TFPD Resolution 2025-10, Section 1.C; includes one rough-in inspection and one final inspection |
| Small Project Plan Review/Permit Fee (1-5 sprinkler heads or alarm devices: install, deletion, or relocation) | $300.00 base fee plus $25.00 per sprinkler head or alarm device | TFPD Resolution 2025-10, Sections 1.B and 1.C |
| Additional Inspections / Re-Inspections | $250.00 per inspection during business hours (0800-1700); $500.00 per inspection outside business hours | TFPD Resolution 2025-10; penalty for work initiated without an issued permit or fees paid is plan review + permit fee x 2 |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedMountain Village has no standalone 'Change of Use Permit' application or OpenGov record type -- confirmed against both the Town's live Planning Department (9 record types) and Building Department (8 record types) OpenGov category pages, neither of which lists one. Instead, Municipal Code 17.7.7.A (Certificate of Occupancy) requires that 'no permitted change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy' -- meaning a change of use/occupancy is processed through the standard Building Division permit and CO process (filed as a 'Commercial and Residential Remodels' or 'Miscellaneous Permit' OpenGov record, depending on scope), not a dedicated application. A change of use that generates new employees separately triggers Housing Impact Mitigation Requirements under CDC 17.3.9.
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Requirements
- No building/structure may be used or occupied, and no permitted change in existing occupancy classification may be made, until the Building Official issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), per Municipal Code 17.7.7.A
- Because no distinct 'Change of Use Permit' OpenGov record type exists, a change of use/occupancy is filed under whichever existing Building Division record type matches the scope of any associated work (e.g., 'Commercial and Residential Remodels' if tenant improvements are involved, or 'Miscellaneous Permit' for single-trade work) -- confirmed by reviewing the Town's live 8-item Building Department OpenGov list directly
- Design Regulations (Chapter 17.5, DRB Design Review) apply to 'all development where there is an exterior alteration proposed or where an exterior alteration is required due to a change in use,' per Sec. 17.5.2.A -- meaning a pure change of use with NO exterior alteration does not by itself trigger DRB/Design Review, only the Building Official's CO process
- A change of use that generates new employees is subject to Housing Impact Mitigation Requirements (CDC 17.3.9.B: 'This Section also applies to a change of use that generates new employees'), requiring production of workforce housing units (in or out of Town) or, as a less-preferred alternative, a cash payment, calculated via the Town's Mitigation Worksheet
- Redevelopment of a preexisting use, and a change in use, are EXEMPT from Housing Impact Mitigation Requirements provided the activity does not generate new employees, per CDC 17.3.9.E.3
- In the Town's Active Open Space zone districts specifically, a change in use of an existing active open space use requires a Conditional Use Permit, per CDC 17.3.4.A.1 -- a zone-specific trigger distinct from the general CO process
- A Certificate of Compliance is issued in lieu of a CO when the permitted work is not designed for occupancy; a Completion Certificate is issued at completion of additions, remodels, or repair from flood/fire/natural disaster, per Sec. 17.7.7.B
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application matching the scope of work (OpenGov)No dedicated change-of-use form exists; filed under the applicable existing Building Division record type (e.g., Commercial and Residential Remodels, Miscellaneous Permit) based on the physical scope of the change
- OptionalHousing Impact Mitigation WorksheetRequired only if the change of use generates new employees, per CDC 17.3.9; calculates workforce housing production or cash-in-lieu obligation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Underlying Building Permit Fee (Table 1-A, if construction/remodel work is involved) | No standalone 'change of use' fee is published; Show full citationHideNo standalone 'change of use' fee is published; if the change of use involves construction/remodel work, the standard valuation-based Table 1-A Building Permit Fee applies (see this file's residential-addition-remodel and commercial-building-permit entries). A pure occupancy-classification change with no construction work has no separately published fee -- contact the Building Division (970-728-1392) or email bldg@mtnvillage.org to confirm what, if anything, applies to a specific project | |
| Housing Impact Mitigation Fee (if the change of use generates new employees) | CDC 17.3.9 requires workforce housing production or a cash-in-lieu payment calculated via the Town's own Mitigation Worksheet; Show full citationHideCDC 17.3.9 requires workforce housing production or a cash-in-lieu payment calculated via the Town's own Mitigation Worksheet; no flat dollar figure is published in the Fee Schedule. Contact the Planning Department (planning@mtnvillage.org) for the current worksheet and calculation |
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