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Breckenridge building permits
VerifiedBreckenridge, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix P, with Town-specific amendments codified at Breckenridge Town Code Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 8-1-4 — effective as of January 13, 2026 per the Town's Adopted Building Codes page2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BE and BG, with local amendments at Town Code 8-1-52024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendix C2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2024 International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)2006 ICC Electrical Code — Administrative Provisions1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) — adopted town-wide, NOT limited to a mapped Wildland-Urban Interface overlay; governs defensible-space site plans, Structure Ignition Zones 1-3, Class 1/Class 2 structure hardening, exterior roof coverings and wall materials on renovations affecting more than 25% of existing surface area, and additions increasing footprint by more than 500 sq ft2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code — requires plans to show solar-ready zone location/size, roof dead/live load design values, EV-capable/EV-ready/EVSE parking space counts and conduit routing, per the Town's Permit Submittal Checklist2024 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B through Q, adopted by reference without amendmentsICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and FacilitiesFull adopted code text (Town Code Title 8, Chapter 1) hosted at breckenridge.town.codes/Code/8
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses within Breckenridge Town Limits. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as locally amended (Town Code 8-1-4/8-1-5), the Town's mountain-specific structural design criteria (90/100 psf snow load, 40-inch frost depth), and the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, which applies town-wide rather than to a mapped WUI overlay.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must be stamped by a Colorado Licensed Design Professional (architect or structural engineer) and include a construction management plan
- Must meet Breckenridge's structural design criteria: 90 psf roof snow load below 10,000 ft elevation / 100 psf at or above 10,000 ft, no reduction for pitch or duration, no ground snow load or ground-snow-load reduction; 40-inch minimum frost depth for foundations (or ASCE 32 design); frost reports required for concrete placement Nov 1-May 1 or during any freeze window
- Must comply with the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code: defensible-space site plan (Structure Ignition Zones 1-3), Class 1/2 structure hardening materials, Class A roof covering, noncombustible/Class A (or Class B composite) deck walking surfaces
- Complete the Permit Submittal Checklist plus either the 2024 Energy Code Prescriptive Submittal Guidelines OR the 2024 IECC Residential ERI Submittal Checklist
- Completed sign-off (or exemption self-affidavit where applicable) from Upper Blue Sanitation District and from Red, White & Blue Fire District
- Approved Development Permit from the Planning Division prior to submittal (Plan Case Number required in the application)
- A soils/geotechnical report for the building site
- Fire sprinkler system (NFPA 13/13R/13D/P2904) required if Fire Area exceeds 4,500 sq ft
- REMP Checklist and Calculator required if the project includes fossil-fuel-consuming outdoor amenities
- Separate sub-permits (plumbing, electrical, mechanical) required; plumbing/electrical work must be performed by Colorado state-licensed trades
- All permit applications accepted only via the Town's online Access Portal; partial/incomplete applications are not accepted
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Access Portal)Submitted online; no in-person or paper applications accepted
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (stamped)Stamped by a Colorado Licensed Architect or Structural Engineer (IRC projects) or both an Architect and Structural Engineer (IBC projects); digital stamps accepted
- RequiredPermit Submittal ChecklistDocuments compliance with Colorado Model Electric/Solar Ready Code and Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code requirements
- RequiredSoils/Geotechnical Report
- RequiredUpper Blue Sanitation District sign-off
- RequiredRed, White & Blue Fire District sign-off
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule, effective September 27, 2022 — Town of Breckenridge Building Department Fee Schedules page |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500 plus $1.25 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, up to and including $2,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.25 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,169.55 for the first $100,000, plus $6.73 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,663.00 for the first $500,000, plus $5.34 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $6,332.22 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | All Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits carry a 65% plan review fee in addition to the base permit fee |
| Work commenced before permit issuance | 3x the calculated permit fee | Town Code Section 8-1-4 fee schedule |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for remodels and additions to single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses in Breckenridge where the footprint is unchanged (remodel) or expanded (addition). Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as locally amended and, where the addition/remodel affects more than 25% of exterior surface or adds more than 500 sq ft of footprint, the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code's renovation thresholds.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Use 'Residential Construction - Remodels' application if the structure's footprint is not changing; use 'Residential Construction - Addition' if the footprint is changing
- Plans required for all submittals; stamped by a Colorado Licensed Design Professional if structural work is proposed; an engineer letter confirming non-structural status is required if walls are being removed/modified without a full stamped structural set
- Complete the Permit Submittal Checklist for all remodels/additions
- Additions must complete the Permit Submittal Checklist plus either the 2024 Energy Code Prescriptive Submittal Guidelines or the 2024 IECC Residential ERI Submittal Checklist
- Upper Blue Sanitation District sign-off (or self-affidavit) required for additions and remodels where bed/bath count changes
- Red, White & Blue Fire District sign-off (or self-affidavit) required for additions, but NOT required for single-family/duplex/townhouse remodels that don't meet the Fire District's separate trigger list (over 4,500 sq ft additions, new/replacement decks, siding replacement, etc.)
- Additions require an approved Development Permit from Planning prior to submittal, UNLESS classified as a Class D Minor (in which case Planning approval happens during permit review)
- CWRC renovation triggers: exterior roof covering or wall alterations affecting more than 25% of existing surface area must meet new-construction material standards; additions increasing footprint by more than 500 sq ft must meet full new-building CWRC requirements
- Asbestos Test Report (or self-affidavit) required if disturbed materials meet State of Colorado trigger levels
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Access Portal)
- RequiredConstruction Drawings (existing + proposed)Hand-drawn plans acceptable if detailed, legible, and labeled; professionally drawn plans preferred
- RequiredPermit Submittal Checklist
- RequiredUpper Blue Sanitation District sign-off or self-affidavit
- OptionalRed, White & Blue Fire District sign-off or self-affidavit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Fee Schedule as new construction) | $50.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule | Effective September 27, 2022 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair in Breckenridge. Governed by the 2023 NEC plus the 2006 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions. Electrical work must be performed by a Colorado state-licensed Master Electrician/Electrical Contractor holding a Town of Breckenridge Business License.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work must be performed by a Colorado Licensed Electrician; contractor must provide a valid State of Colorado Electrical Contractor's License AND State of Colorado Master Electrician's License to apply
- Contractor must hold a Town of Breckenridge Business License (the Town does not license general contractors separately)
- Homeowner permits do NOT allow the owner to self-perform electrical work — it must be done by a Colorado state-licensed electrician even on an owner/builder permit
- Contemporaneous review of electrician licenses (per CRS 12-115) may be performed on job sites during inspections or randomly
- Governed by the 2023 NEC and 2006 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions as locally adopted
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (Access Portal)References the associated building permit number if applicable
- RequiredColorado Electrical Contractor's License and Master Electrician's License
- RequiredTown of Breckenridge Business License
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — not more than 1,000 sq ft | $120.00 | Electrical Permit Fees table, effective September 27, 2022 — Town of Breckenridge Building Department Fee Schedules page |
| Electrical Permit Fee — over 1,000 sq ft and not more than 1,500 sq ft | $168.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — over 1,500 sq ft and not more than 2,000 sq ft | $216.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — over 2,000 sq ft | $216.00 plus $9.60 per 100 sq ft or fraction thereof over 2,000 sq ft | — |
| All other electrical work (valuation-based) — not more than $2,000.00 | $120.00 | — |
| All other electrical work (valuation-based) — more than $2,000.00 | $9.60 per thousand or fraction thereof, plus $120.00 | — |
| Mobile homes and travel parks, per space | $120.00 | — |
| Temporary Power Permit | $65.00 | — |
| Plan Review Fee (if required) | 65% of the electrical permit fee | — |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair in Breckenridge. Governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendix C. Plumbing work must be performed by a Colorado state-licensed Master Plumber/Plumbing Contractor holding a Town of Breckenridge Business License.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing work must be performed by a Colorado Licensed Plumber; contractor must provide a valid State of Colorado Plumbing Contractor's License AND State of Colorado Master Plumber's License to apply
- Contractor must hold a Town of Breckenridge Business License
- Homeowner permits do NOT allow the owner to self-perform plumbing work — must be done by a Colorado state-licensed plumber even on an owner/builder permit
- Contemporaneous review of plumber licenses (per CRS 12-58 / CRS 12-155) may be performed on job sites
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as locally adopted, including Appendix C
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (Access Portal)References the associated building permit number if applicable
- RequiredColorado Plumbing Contractor's License and Master Plumber's License
- RequiredTown of Breckenridge Business License
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (same valuation-based Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule as building permits) | $50.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | Effective September 27, 2022 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00/hour | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, ventilation, and fuel-gas equipment installation or replacement in Breckenridge. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A, and the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IMC (Appendix A) and 2024 IFGC (Appendices A and B) as locally adopted
- Solar Hot Water Alternative Energy contractors must obtain a Town of Breckenridge Business License; the Mechanical Permit itself must be pulled by a State of Colorado Licensed Plumber
- Fireplace contractors require a current Gastite Installation Certification
- Contractor must hold applicable state licensure (where required) plus a Town of Breckenridge Business License
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (Access Portal)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee (same valuation-based Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule) | $50.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | Effective September 27, 2022 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00/hour | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in Breckenridge. Governed by the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Class A roofing requirements (applied town-wide, not just in a mapped WUI zone) plus IRC/IBC underlayment, valley-flashing, and ventilation standards, per the Town's own Re-Roof Requirements bulletin.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- All roof coverings on new construction, additions, and re-roofs must be Class A, tested per ASTM E108 or UL 790 (CWRC Section 403.2 / 1505.1/R902.1)
- If more than 25% of existing roof surface area is affected by reconstruction/replacement/alteration/repair, the work must meet the new-construction roof-covering standard (CWRC Section 101.6/403.2)
- Roofs must be designed with snow-shed barriers to prevent snow from shedding onto balconies, decks, exits, stairways, sidewalks, streets, utility meters, or adjacent properties (Town Code 8-1-4, IBC 1503.6/IRC R903.1.1), except for roof areas with 48 inches or less horizontal dimension that won't shed onto a lower roof
- Flame/ember protection required at any gap between roof covering profile and roof deck (firestopping, cap sheet per ASTM D3909, or listed Class A assembly) — CWRC 403.2.1
- Valley flashings: minimum 0.019-inch (No. 26 galvanized) corrosion-resistant metal over a minimum 36-inch-wide underlayment of ASTM D3909 cap sheet running the full valley length — CWRC 403.2.2
- Gutters and downspouts must be noncombustible material — CWRC 403.3
- Ventilation openings for attics/rafter spaces/underfloor spaces must meet CWRC 403.4 performance (ASTM E2886 tested vents) or prescriptive (noncombustible corrosion-resistant mesh) requirements
- Roof underlayment (self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen or equivalent, building-official approved) required under all roof coverings, extending from eave to ridge and covering the full deck; new construction requires the underlayment to extend a minimum of 30 inches up adjacent walls (IBC 1507.1.1/IRC R905.1.1)
- Certain commercial/residential roofing types (EPDM, TPO, built-up, nail-fin, cold roof) may require third-party or manufacturer certification — verify with the Building Department
- Minimum of two inspections typical: Underlayment and Flashing Inspection, and Final Building Inspection; ladder/access arrangements must be coordinated with the inspector in advance
- The Building Division may use drone aerial photography for roofing inspections, determined case-by-case
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit Application (Access Portal)
- RequiredRe-Roof Requirements documentMust remain available on the jobsite with the issued permit as an integral part of the approved plans
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule) | $50.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | Effective September 27, 2022 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee | — |
| Re-inspection Fee | $65.00/hour | — |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar photovoltaic installation in Breckenridge. Requires a Colorado-licensed electrician for the AC side plus a NABCEP Certified PV Installer, per the Town's own Solar Installation Requirements and Contractor Requirements bulletins. Plans must also address the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code where applicable to new construction.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Photovoltaic Alternative Energy contractors must provide proof of NABCEP Certified PV Installer status, in addition to obtaining a Town of Breckenridge Business License
- The AC side of the installation requires a Licensed Electrician attached to the permit application, holding a valid State of Colorado Electrical Contractor's License (the Alternative Energy Contractor may itself carry the State Electrical Contractor and Master Electrician licenses)
- Typical inspection set: a Rough Inspection for wire/conduit routing, plus Final Electrical and Final Building Inspections (both final inspections typically occur the same day; approval of both is required for full approval)
- A rapid shutdown test may be required at inspection, determined case-by-case
- Ladder or other access arrangements must be coordinated with the inspector in advance
- New construction plans must show the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code items: solar-ready zone location/size, roof dead/live load design values, and conduit routing pathways to the electrical service panel
- The Building Division may use drone aerial photography for solar installation inspections, case-by-case
Required documents
- RequiredSolar/Electrical Permit Application (Access Portal)
- RequiredNABCEP PV Installer Certification
- RequiredColorado Electrical Contractor's License (AC-side electrician)
- RequiredSolar Installation Requirements documentMust remain on the jobsite with the issued permit as part of the approved plans
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee — valuation-based or per the Electrical Permit Fees table, depending on scope | Per the Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule ($50 minimum) or Electrical Permit Fees table ($120+ by unit area/valuation) | No solar-specific flat fee is published; billed under the general fee schedules |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedInstallation of an electric vehicle charger (EVSE) at a Breckenridge property is processed as a standard Electrical Permit through the Town's Community Development/Building Division — there is no separate EV-charger-specific permit type or fee line item published in the Building Department Fee Schedule. New construction and major additions must also show EV-ready parking space counts and conduit routing per the 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, adopted town-wide and referenced in the Town's Permit Submittal Checklist.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Submitted as an Electrical Permit application to the Community Development/Building Division
- Dedicated branch circuit sized to EVSE manufacturer specifications, complying with the applicable NEC edition adopted by Breckenridge
- For new construction/major additions: plans must show EV-capable/EV-ready/EVSE parking space counts and conduit routing per the 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, per the Town's Permit Submittal Checklist
- Colorado-licensed electrical contractor required
- No EV-charger-specific application form or fee category was found published separately from the general Electrical Permit
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationStandard Town of Breckenridge electrical permit application; used for EVSE circuit installation
- OptionalPermit Submittal Checklist (Colorado Model Electric/Solar Ready Code items)Applies to new construction/major additions showing required EV-ready parking and conduit provisions
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All other electrical work (valuation-based) — not more than $2,000.00 | $120.00 | Electrical Permit Fees table, effective September 27, 2022 — the category a typical residential EVSE circuit-extension install would fall under; Breckenridge does not publish a distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line |
| All other electrical work (valuation-based) — more than $2,000.00 | $9.60 per thousand or fraction thereof, plus $120.00 | Applies to higher-valuation EVSE installs (e.g., commercial DC fast charging, panel/service upgrades) |
| Plan Review Fee (if required) | 65% of the electrical permit fee | — |
Sources & verification
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