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Dillon building permits
VerifiedDillon, Colorado — as published 2026-08-26.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (New Construction / Foundation, Framing, Finish)
VerifiedRequired for construction of new single-family homes, foundations, framing, carpentry, and exterior/interior finish work in Dillon. A Town of Dillon Development Permit must be obtained FIRST from the Dillon Planning & Zoning Department; the building permit itself is then issued and inspected by the Summit County Building Inspection Department under the 2024 I-Code series (effective for submittals on or after July 1, 2026).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1 (prerequisite): Obtain a Town of Dillon Development Permit from the Planning & Zoning Department (Ned West, Sr. Town Planner, (970) 262-3421, nwest@townofdillon.com) before applying for the building permit
- STEP 2: Submit the building permit application, plans, and all hard-copy materials IN PERSON to Summit County Building Inspection Department, County Commons, 0037 Peak One Drive, Frisco, CO 80443 — electronic, mailed, or couriered submittals are not accepted; cutoff 4:30 p.m. daily
- Plans submitted on or after July 1, 2026 must comply with the 2024 I-Code series with Summit County amendments (2024 IBC/IRC/IECC, Appendix REMP, Appendix BC)
- Any permit applied for on or after May 4, 2026 must comply with the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, including the updated sprinkler square-footage threshold; new residential structures of 4,500 sq ft or greater require fire sprinkler systems
- Plan review fee (65% of the building permit fee) is due at time of submittal
- Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee applies based on square footage (see localAmendments)
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Dillon Development Permit ApplicationZoning/land-use permit that must be approved before a Summit County building permit application will be accepted; available on the Dillon Planning & Zoning Department page
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Summit County)Summit County Building Inspection Department's standard Building Permit Application, submitted in person
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set for foundation, framing, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scope, routed by Summit County to Planning, Engineering, Building Inspection, Environmental Health, and Housing departments for review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, summitcountyco.gov/services/community_development/building_inspection/building_permit_fee_schedule.php |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.25 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table; same amount in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table; same amount in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table; same amount in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table; same amount in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $1,169.55 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.73 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table; same amount in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,663.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.34 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table; same amount in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $6,332.22 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.90 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees table; same amount in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Mandatory, due at time of submittal when plan review is required by code |
| Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee (single-family) | $0/sq ft up to 1,499 sq ft; $0.50/sq ft (1,500-2,499); $1.00/sq ft (2,500-3,499); $1.50/sq ft (3,500-4,999); $2.00/sq ft at 5,000+ sq ft | Applies to new detached single-family homes and duplexes; also applies to additions and attached/detached accessory structures at these same tiers |
Building Permit — Addition, Remodel, Deck, Guard Replacement
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, decks, and guard replacements to existing structures in Dillon. Same two-step process as new construction: a Town of Dillon Development Permit first, then the building permit through Summit County Building Inspection Department.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Dillon Development Permit required first — the Town's own guidance explicitly lists 'building additions,' 'remodels,' 'tenant finish,' and 'large sheds' among projects requiring this permit
- Decks and guard replacements require a Summit County building permit per the department's own Building Permits page
- Submit in person at the Summit County Building Inspection Department, Frisco office, before 4:30 p.m.
- Plan review fee of 65% of the building permit fee due at submittal when plans are required
- Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee applies to additions to existing detached single-family structures at the same tiered rates as new construction
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Dillon Development Permit ApplicationRequired first for additions, remodels, tenant finish, and similar projects
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Summit County)Submitted in person; select the appropriate alteration/addition project type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation tiers as new construction) | $50.00 minimum (valuation $1-$500) up to $6,332.22 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.90 per additional $1,000 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule — same table used for new construction, additions, and remodels |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fees section; also stated in Exhibit B (2026 Fee Schedule) to the adopted 2024 code amendments |
| Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee | $0/sq ft up to 1,499 sq ft, scaling to $2.00/sq ft at 5,000+ sq ft | Applies to new additions to existing detached single-family structures per Summit County's fee schedule |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of wiring, receptacles, switches, light fixtures, electrical equipment, fixed-in-place appliances, and their connection to utility service in Dillon. Issued and inspected by the Summit County Building Inspection Department; a Town of Dillon Development Permit is required first only if the electrical work is part of a broader project that itself triggers a Development Permit (e.g., new structure, addition, solar panels) — confirm with the Dillon Town Planner if unsure.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Confirm with Dillon Town Planner Ned West, (970) 262-3421, whether your specific electrical scope also requires a Town Development Permit
- Submit the Technical Permit Application in person at the Summit County Building Inspection Department Frisco office
- Fees for residential electrical work are based on unit area (sq ft) unless the work is valuation-based (job/material cost)
- Plan review fee (when required) is 65% of the electrical permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredTechnical Permit Application (or Technical Permit Application Writeable)Summit County's standard technical-permit application, covering electrical, plumbing, and mechanical scopes
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit — not more than 1,000 sq ft | $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Electrical Permit — over 1,000 sq ft to 1,500 sq ft | $218.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees unit-area table |
| Electrical Permit — over 1,500 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft | $292.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees unit-area table |
| Electrical Permit — over 2,000 sq ft | $292.00 plus $15.00 per 100 sq ft or fraction thereof, over 2,000 sq ft | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees unit-area table |
| All other electrical work — valuation not more than $2,000.00 | $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table |
| All other electrical work — valuation more than $2,000.00 | $15.00 per $1,000 or fraction thereof plus $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table |
| Mobile homes and travel parks, per space | $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table |
| Temporary power permit | $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table |
| Hot tub electrical permit | $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table |
| Initial plan review | 65% of the electrical permit fee | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table |
| Additional plan review | $65.00 per hour or fraction thereof | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table |
| Reinspection | $65.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Electrical Permit Fees — All Other Fees valuation table (“Reinspection on all above”) |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Standard Electrical Permit)
VerifiedInstallation of an electric vehicle charging station in Dillon is not a distinct permit type — it is billed and processed as ordinary electrical work through the Summit County Building Inspection Department's standard Technical Permit Application, the same process and fee schedule as the Electrical Permit entry. Summit County's published Building Permit Fee Schedule has NO distinct 'EV charger,' 'electric vehicle,' or 'EVSE' line item; a dedicated Level 2 charger circuit is billed under the same unit-area or valuation-based standalone electrical fee tiers used for any other electrical work. Summit County's Sustainability/Electric Vehicles page (which covers the County's own public charging infrastructure) likewise describes no dedicated EV-charger permitting process, fee, or land-use code, and does not reference Colorado's HB24-1173 (Electric Vehicle Charging System Permits, 2024) despite Summit County's population exceeding that law's 20,000-resident county threshold — the County has published no HB24-1173-driven adoption of streamlined EV-charging land-use permitting.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Confirm with Dillon Town Planner Ned West, (970) 262-3421, whether the specific EV charger installation also requires a Town Development Permit (e.g., if bundled with a larger project) — the same check as for the Electrical Permit
- Submit the Technical Permit Application in person at the Summit County Building Inspection Department Frisco office, the same form used for all standalone electrical work
- The Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule has no distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line; a dedicated charger circuit is billed under the standard unit-area tier (where it is part of a larger area calculation) or under the valuation-based 'All other electrical work' tiers
- Work must comply with the 2024 National Electrical Code series as adopted by Summit County (same code as the Electrical Permit entry)
Required documents
- RequiredTechnical Permit Application (or Technical Permit Application Writeable)Same Summit County standard technical-permit application used for the file's general electrical-permit entry
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All other electrical work — valuation not more than $2,000.00 (typical dedicated EV charger circuit) | $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule — same flat fee as the Electrical Permit entry; no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item exists |
| All other electrical work — valuation more than $2,000.00 (e.g., charger install bundled with a panel upgrade) | $15.00 per $1,000 or fraction thereof plus $146.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Initial plan review | 65% of the electrical permit fee | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of drain, waste and vent piping; potable water piping; fuel gas piping; and plumbing appliances and fixtures in Dillon. Issued and inspected by the Summit County Building Inspection Department under the 2024 IPC series (as part of the 2024 I-Code adoption).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the Technical Permit Application in person at the Summit County Building Inspection Department Frisco office
- Fee is calculated by multiplying total plumbing valuation by a constant of 0.0075, with a $65.00 minimum fee
- Plumbing permit fees associated with an existing Building Permit must use the Building Permit's valuation to calculate fees, rather than a separate plumbing-only valuation
- For new SFR/commercial projects, plumbing valuation is based on 10% of the project's total valuation
- Plan review fee (when required) is 65% of the plumbing permit fee, minimum $65.00 per hour
Required documents
- RequiredTechnical Permit Application (or Technical Permit Application Writeable)Summit County's standard technical-permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Total plumbing valuation x 0.0075, $65.00 minimum | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule; for new SFR/commercial work, valuation is based on 10% of total project valuation |
| Plan Review Fee (when required) | 65% of the plumbing permit fee, minimum $65.00 per hour | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Plumbing Permit Fees table |
Mechanical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of furnaces and ducts, boilers and circulation piping, and exhaust fans and ducts in Dillon. Issued and inspected by the Summit County Building Inspection Department under the 2024 IMC series (as part of the 2024 I-Code adoption). Gas fireplaces, wood stoves, and outdoor fire pits are billed as a distinct Fireplace Permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Submit the Technical Permit Application in person at the Summit County Building Inspection Department Frisco office
- Fee is total mechanical valuation multiplied by a constant of 0.0075, $65.00 minimum
- Mechanical permit fees associated with an existing Building Permit must use the Building Permit's valuation to calculate fees
- For new SFR/commercial projects, mechanical valuation is based on 10% of the project's total valuation
- A separate Fireplace Permit (flat valuation x 0.0075, $65.00 minimum) applies to gas fireplaces, wood stoves, and outdoor fire pits — check the department's list of approved wood-burning devices
Required documents
- RequiredTechnical Permit Application (or Technical Permit Application Writeable)Summit County's standard technical-permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Total mechanical valuation x 0.0075, $65.00 minimum | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule; for new SFR/commercial work, valuation is based on 10% of total project valuation |
| Fireplace Permit Fee (gas fireplace, wood stove, or outdoor fire pit) | Total fireplace valuation x 0.0075, $65.00 minimum | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Fireplace Permit Fees table |
| Plan Review Fee (when required) | 65% of the mechanical permit fee, minimum $65.00 per hour | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Mechanical Permit Fees table |
Photovoltaic (Solar) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial photovoltaic (solar) system installations in Dillon. A Town of Dillon Development Permit is required first (solar panels are explicitly listed among projects requiring a Development Permit). The Summit County Building Inspection Department then issues the PV permit; residential roof-mounted systems under 15kW may be issued over the counter if the submittal is complete, while larger, ground-mounted, and commercial systems require plan review.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Dillon Development Permit required first — solar panels are explicitly named on the Town's list of projects requiring this permit
- Residential roof-mounted PV systems under 15kW may be issued over the counter with a complete submittal
- Plan review is required for all residential PV systems 15kW and over, all ground-mounted systems, and all commercial systems
- Submit the PV Permit Application, PV Submittal Requirements, and PV Checklist materials in person at Summit County Building Inspection Department
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Dillon Development Permit ApplicationRequired first for solar panel installations
- RequiredPhotovoltaic Permit ApplicationSummit County's PV-specific application, with an accompanying writable PDF version
- RequiredPV Submittal Requirements / PV ChecklistSummit County's published PV systems requirements and submittal checklist documents
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Plan Review | $175.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule |
| Residential Permit Fee | $325.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Photovoltaic Permit Fees table — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEE at $325.00. Show full citationHideSummit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Photovoltaic Permit Fees table — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEE at $325.00. Summit County publishes two incompatible bases for photovoltaic fees: this flat-fee table, and its Exhibit A/B code-amendment PDF, which instead says to see the electrical valuation table “not to exceed $400.00” residential and “$1,000.00” commercial. Both are current County publications. The flat figures are recorded here because they are the more specific and the ones the fee-schedule page states outright. |
| Commercial Plan Review | $350.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Photovoltaic Permit Fees table — COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW at $350.00. Show full citationHideSummit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Photovoltaic Permit Fees table — COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW at $350.00. Summit County publishes two incompatible bases for photovoltaic fees: this flat-fee table, and its Exhibit A/B code-amendment PDF, which instead says to see the electrical valuation table “not to exceed $400.00” residential and “$1,000.00” commercial. Both are current County publications. The flat figures are recorded here because they are the more specific and the ones the fee-schedule page states outright. |
| Commercial Permit Fee | $650.00 | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Photovoltaic Permit Fees table — COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE at $650.00. Show full citationHideSummit County Building Permit Fee Schedule, Photovoltaic Permit Fees table — COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE at $650.00. Summit County publishes two incompatible bases for photovoltaic fees: this flat-fee table, and its Exhibit A/B code-amendment PDF, which instead says to see the electrical valuation table “not to exceed $400.00” residential and “$1,000.00” commercial. Both are current County publications. The flat figures are recorded here because they are the more specific and the ones the fee-schedule page states outright. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for the removal of structures and safe disconnection of utility services in Dillon. Issued by the Summit County Building Inspection Department. A Town of Dillon Development Permit is not explicitly listed among the Town's named Development Permit project types, but applicants should confirm with the Dillon Town Planner whether a demolition triggers Town-level review given the scope of the specific project.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Confirm with Dillon Town Planner Ned West, (970) 262-3421, whether the specific demolition project also requires a Town of Dillon Development Permit or Grading and Excavation Permit
- Demolition permit authorizes removal of structures and safe disconnection of utility services to the structure
- Submit in person at the Summit County Building Inspection Department Frisco office
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSummit County's demolition permits are processed under the same Building Permit Application as new construction
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Not separately published on the Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule as a distinct line item | Summit County's live Building Permits page confirms a Demo Permit exists ('required for the removal of structures and safe disconnection of utility services') but the Building Permit Fee Schedule… Show full citationHideSummit County's live Building Permits page confirms a Demo Permit exists ('required for the removal of structures and safe disconnection of utility services') but the Building Permit Fee Schedule page does not list a distinct demolition fee tier separate from the general Building Permit Fee table; likely billed under the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule, but this was not explicitly confirmed in the source text and is not invented here |
Commercial Building Permit (including Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction, commercial remodels, and tenant finish/tenant improvement work in Dillon. Same two-agency process as all Dillon building work: a Town of Dillon Development Permit must be issued FIRST by the Dillon Planning & Zoning Department, then the building permit itself is issued and inspected by the Summit County Building Inspection Department (the Town has no building department of its own). Summit County publishes NO separate commercial building permit type — its Building Permits page lists a single 'Building Permit' and its fee schedule applies one valuation-based fee table to all occupancies. Tenant improvement is likewise NOT a distinct county permit type or fee line; 'tenant finish' appears only at the Town level, as one of the named project types requiring a Dillon Development Permit. What IS commercially distinct in Dillon: all commercial and multi-family developments (new or remodel) must be designed in conformance with the Town's adopted Architectural Design Guidelines (2017), which adds a paid design-review step at the Town stage (see fees).
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- STEP 1 (prerequisite): Obtain a Town of Dillon Development Permit via the Town's online Development Application Form — 'tenant finish,' 'remodels,' 'new structures,' and 'buildings' are all explicitly named on the Town's list of projects requiring a Development Permit; Town Staff reviews the application and responds by email with the required Development Permit fee and next steps (contact Ned West, Sr. Town Planner, (970) 262-3421, nwest@townofdillon.com)
- Architectural Design Guidelines conformance (commercial-specific): all commercial and multi-family residential developments, new OR remodel, must be designed in conformance with the Town of Dillon Design Guidelines (2017); the applicant must submit the guideline checklists with a site plan, building elevations, roof plan, and floor plans, and must enter into a cost reimbursement agreement with the Town covering a minimum of one meeting with the Town's architectural consultant
- STEP 2: Submit the building permit application, plans, and all hard-copy materials IN PERSON to Summit County Building Inspection Department, County Commons, 0037 Peak One Drive, Frisco, CO 80443 — electronic, mailed, or couriered submittals are not accepted; submittals not accepted after 4:30 p.m.
- Plans submitted on or after July 1, 2026 must comply with the 2024 I-Code series with Summit County amendments (2024 IBC/IECC et al.); any permit applied for on or after May 4, 2026 is also subject to the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code as adopted by Summit County
- Plan review fee (65% of the building permit fee) is due at time of submittal; county plan review is routed through Planning, Engineering, Building Inspection, Environmental Health, and Housing departments
- Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee applies to commercial/industrial structures at a flat $2.00 per square foot (Copper Mountain and Keystone PUD are exempt; Dillon is not listed as exempt)
- Associated plumbing and mechanical permit fees for new commercial projects use a valuation based on 10% of the project's total valuation (x 0.0075, $65.00 minimum each), per the county fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Dillon Development Permit Application (online form)Zoning/land-use permit that must be issued before Summit County will accept a building-related permit application; submitted via the Town's online Development Application Form
- RequiredArchitectural Design Guidelines checklists with site plan, building elevations, roof plan, and floor plansRequired for all commercial and multi-family developments (new or remodel) at the Town design-review stage, per the Dillon Development Permit Application page
- RequiredCost reimbursement agreement (Town of Dillon architectural consultant review)Commercial/multi-family applicants must enter a cost reimbursement agreement with the Town and pay for a minimum of one meeting with the Town's architectural consultant
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Summit County)Summit County Building Inspection Department's standard Building Permit Application — the same form for all occupancies; there is no separate commercial application — submitted in person at the Frisco office
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set routed by Summit County to Planning, Engineering, Building Inspection, Environmental Health, and Housing departments for review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table for all occupancies) | $50.00 minimum (valuation $1-$500), scaling through $1,169.55 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.73 per additional $1,000.00 (to $500,000), $3,663.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.34 per additional $1,000.00 (to $1,000,000), and $6,332.22 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.90 per additional $1,000.00 above that | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule — one valuation table applies to residential and commercial alike; no commercial-specific or tenant-improvement-specific fee tier exists |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | Mandatory, due at time of submittal when plan review is required by code |
| Town of Dillon architectural consultant design-review meeting (commercial/multi-family only) | Typically $500.00-$800.00 per review meeting | Via cost reimbursement agreement with the Town; minimum one meeting required; actual cost depends on complexity, completeness, and nature of the proposal, per the Dillon Development Permit Application page |
| Town of Dillon Development Permit Fee | Determined by Town Staff after application review | The Town's page states staff will respond by email 'with the required Development Permit Fee' — no published fee table for the Development Permit itself was found on the Town's site |
| Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee (commercial/industrial) | $2.00 per square foot | Flat rate for all commercial or industrial structures, per the Summit County fee schedule; property owners may instead voluntarily record a private transfer-fee covenant in lieu of paying at permit issuance |
| Plumbing and Mechanical Permit Fees (new commercial projects) | Each: valuation x 0.0075, $65.00 minimum, where valuation is based on 10% of the project's total valuation | Summit County Building Permit Fee Schedule rule for new SFR/commercial work |
Sign Permit (Class 1 or Class 2)
VerifiedRequired for most permanent and several temporary signs in Dillon, administered by the Town's own Planning Department under Dillon Municipal Code Chapter 16, Article XI (Sign Regulations) — NOT by Summit County Building Inspection Department, since sign review is a zoning/land-use function the Town retains directly even though it contracts building-code plan review to the County. Signs requiring a permit are split into two tiers: Class 1 (individual permanent signs, master sign plans, PUD sign plans — reviewed by the Planning Commission) and Class 2 (temporary banners, directional signs, menu display boxes larger than 4 sq ft, sandwich boards, and individual tenant signs within an already-approved master sign plan — reviewed administratively by the Town Manager). Multi-tenant buildings must first obtain Planning Commission approval of a Master Sign Plan before individual tenant sign permits can be issued by Town Staff.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Determine whether the proposed sign is Class 1 (awnings, business area directory signs, directory signs, freestanding signs, official signs, projecting/hanging signs, subdivision entrance signs, wall signs, residential complex signs, property management signs, directory way-finding signs, master sign plans, PUD sign plans) or Class 2 (each individual sign within an approved master/PUD sign plan, menu display boxes over 4 sq ft, civic event banners in Town right-of-way) per Sec. 16-11-200
- For single-tenant buildings, an individual Class 1 sign permit must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission for each sign; for multi-tenant buildings, the property owner must first obtain Planning Commission approval of a Master Sign Plan (sizes, numbers, locations, shapes, materials of every sign on the building) before Town Staff can issue individual Class 2 tenant sign permits
- A preapplication conference with Town staff is required before submittal, unless waived in writing by the Town Manager (Sec. 16-11-210(b), 16-11-220(b))
- Class 1 application: submit the application, all required materials, and the nonrefundable fee at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the Planning Commission meeting (Sec. 16-11-210(d)(1)); the Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
- Class 2 application: submit to the Town Manager, who determines completeness and schedules review within ten (10) days if complete (Sec. 16-11-220(d)(1))
- The mere act of applying does not guarantee issuance — the Town explicitly advises against fabricating, constructing, or purchasing a sign before permit issuance (Sec. 16-11-200(c))
- Temporary banners and temporary signs must be professionally printed on durable waterproof material with grommets — hand-drawn banners on bedsheets, fabric, canvas, or poster board are not permitted
- Sandwich board (A-frame) signs require an annual permit and may only be displayed during business hours, on private property only — never in Town rights-of-way or on Town sidewalks/roads
- Attention-getting devices (balloons, costumed characters, animated air dancers, strings of flags/pennants) are specifically prohibited by Town Code regardless of permit
- Signs for which approval has been granted must be erected within ninety (90) days of approval (freestanding signs: one hundred eighty (180) days), or the approval expires and a new application is required (Sec. 16-11-230)
- Variances from the Sign Code's literal requirements may be sought under Article X of Chapter 16
Required documents
- RequiredPermanent Signage Application (Class 1)Town of Dillon's standard application for individual permanent signs, master sign plans, and PUD sign plans; includes scaled drawings (size, shape, design, colors, materials, lighting, letter styles), a plot plan for any freestanding sign, and an architectural elevation or photo for wall signs
- OptionalTemporary Banners & Signage Application (Class 2)Covers temporary banners, directional signs, menu display boxes over 4 sq ft, sandwich boards, and individual tenant signs within an approved master sign plan
- OptionalMaster Sign Plan (multi-tenant buildings)Required before individual tenant sign permits can be issued in a multi-tenant building; approved by the Planning Commission
- OptionalConstruction/foundation drawingsTwo drawings showing details of construction and foundation, required only for freestanding signs
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 — Master Sign Plan | $350.00 | Dillon Municipal Code, Chapter 19, Appendix 19-A Schedule of Fees, Sec. 16-11-70 (effective per Ord. 10-25, adopted Nov. 4, 2025) |
| Class 1 — Amendments to Master Sign Plan | $175.00 | Sec. 16-11-70 |
| Class 1 — Individual signs, permanent | $175.00 | Sec. 16-11-70 |
| Class 2 — Temporary banner | $25.00 | Sec. 16-11-80 |
| Class 2 — Temporary grand opening banner | $25.00 | Sec. 16-11-80 |
| Class 2 — Directional sign | $25.00 | Sec. 16-11-80 |
| Class 2 — Menu display box (over 4 sq ft) | $25.00 | Sec. 16-11-80 |
| Class 2 — Temporary sandwich board / moveable sign | $25.00 | Sec. 16-11-80 |
| Class 2 — Permanent tenant sign within an approved Master Sign Plan | $55.00 | Sec. 16-11-80 |
| Variance (from Sign Code requirements) | $525.00 | Chapter 16, Article X; nonrefundable, per Sec. 16-11-210(c) |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit (Summit Fire & EMS District)
VerifiedRequired for installation, modification, or replacement of an automatic fire-extinguishing (sprinkler) system or a monitored fire-alarm/detection system anywhere in Dillon. This permit is issued, plan-reviewed, and inspected by Summit Fire & EMS District — a special fire protection district (not the Town of Dillon, and not Summit County Building Inspection Department, which handles Dillon's building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits under contract). Summit Fire & EMS's own live service-area description confirms it 'serves the communities of Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone and Silverthorne and the surrounding areas,' with a dedicated Dillon station (Station 8, 225 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon, CO 80435). This is the same general two-agency pattern as in Breckenridge and Blue River (served there by the Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District), but Dillon is served by a genuinely different, separately governed fire district with its own fee schedule and code adoption.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- Issued and inspected by Summit Fire & EMS District, not the Town of Dillon or Summit County Building Inspection Department — apply online through the District's AccessGov portal ('Apply for a Permit' at co.accessgov.com/summit-fire)
- A fire-department permit is required for all Life Safety Systems (sprinklers, fire alarms) as well as Tenant Finishes/Remodels, New Construction, and other permits required by the currently adopted fire code, per the District's own live Permits page
- Governed by the District's adopted International Fire Code (2018 edition, re-adopted by District Resolution in 2021) plus the current editions of NFPA 13/13R/13D (building fire sprinklers) and NFPA 72 (fire alarms), and the District's own Life Safety Policy (SOG 1407, 2024)
- Permit fees are due at time of application, payable by electronic check or credit card (3% surcharge applies to card payments); if work starts before a permit is obtained, the permit fee is doubled
- Plan submittal: one digital PDF copy at minimum 1/8-inch-to-the-foot scale, with owner/contractor contact information and contractor license number, equipment data sheets with relevant information highlighted, ceiling heights and detail, square footage, and NFPA 170-compliant symbols — incomplete or inaccurate submittals may be rejected and incur a resubmittal fee
- No work may be performed without an approved set of plans, and all fire-system piping and wiring must remain visible for inspection
- Inspections must be requested at least two business days in advance by calling (970) 262-5215 or using the District's online inspection-request tool; each permitted contractor must request inspections for that contractor's own scope of work
- Fire sprinkler and fire alarm final inspections must be coordinated and scheduled for the same time; certification letters are required before a system receives final approval
- Incomplete inspections and cancellations within 24 hours of a scheduled inspection may incur a re-inspection fee
- Approved permits must be maintained on the site of the permitted work (may be kept electronically)
Required documents
- RequiredSummit Fire & EMS Permit Application (AccessGov portal)District-issued online application, filed directly with Summit Fire & EMS, not the Town of Dillon or Summit County
- RequiredFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System DrawingsOne digital PDF copy, 1/8-inch-to-foot minimum scale, with contractor license number, equipment data sheets, ceiling heights, square footage, and NFPA 170 symbols
- RequiredCertification LettersRequired before any fire sprinkler or fire alarm system receives final approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler Systems | $400 base fee, plus $4.00 per device | Summit Fire & EMS Fee Schedule, Resolution 2024-06, effective January 1, 2025 (Section II.6.B) |
| Fire Alarm Systems | $400 base fee, plus $4.00 per device | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.6.F |
| Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Systems in One & Two Family Dwellings and Group R-3's | $400 base fee, plus $4.00 per device | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.6.H |
| Standpipe System | $400 base fee for the first riser, $250 for each additional riser | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.6.A |
| Clean Agent Systems | $400 base fee, plus $4.00 per device | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.6.C |
| Fire Pumps | $500 (excluding one & two family dwellings) | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.6.D |
| Additional plan review (revisions or incomplete submittals) | $150.00 per hour, one-hour minimum | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.2 |
| Required additional/re-inspections | $200.00 for the first two hours (minimum), $75.00 for each additional hour or portion thereof | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.15 |
| After-hours inspections (outside 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri) | $150.00 per hour, two-hour minimum | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.22 |
| Construction/installation without a permit | Permit fees set forth above may be doubled | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.16 |
| Credit card payment surcharge | 3% of total | Resolution 2024-06, Section II.25 |
Change of Use / Conditional Use Permit
VerifiedDillon has no standalone 'change of use permit' by that name. A change of use is instead handled through whichever mechanism actually governs the specific situation: (1) a Conditional Use Permit ($525.00, Dillon Municipal Code Sec. 16-4-120) is required when the proposed use is listed as a conditional use within the applicable zoning district, requiring Planning Commission approval after at least one public hearing; (2) Sec. 16-4-80(1) separately allows a nonconforming use to be changed to any conforming use, or to any use of a more restrictive classification, without triggering the conditional-use track; and (3) whichever Level I-IV Development Permit matches any accompanying physical construction still applies on its own terms (e.g., 'Tenant finish or remodel of one (1) unit in a commercial, office, and/or industrial structure' is a Level I Development Application, $85.00, Sec. 16-2-30(a) — the same Level I/II/III/IV classification system, current per Chapter 19 Appendix 19-A as amended by Ord. 10-25 (adopted Nov. 4, 2025), that governs Dillon's other Development Permit applications). Separately and additionally, Summit Fire & EMS District's own Permits page lists 'Change of use in business establishments' among its own required fire-department permit categories — a genuinely distinct agency-level touchpoint from the Town's zoning process (see the Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Permit entry for that District's general contact and fee-schedule information).
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone 'change of use permit' application exists in Dillon — a preapplication conference with the Town Planner (unless waived) determines which mechanism actually governs: a Conditional Use Permit, a Level I-IV Development Permit for any accompanying construction, or neither (per Sec. 16-4-80(1))
- Conditional Use Permit ($525.00, Sec. 16-4-120) required when the proposed use is listed as a conditional use within the applicable zoning district; approved by the Planning Commission (meets the first Wednesday of each month) after at least one (1) public hearing
- Public hearing notice must be mailed, published in a newspaper of general circulation, and posted on the property at least seven (7) but not more than fourteen (14) calendar days before the hearing (Sec. 16-2-300)
- Sec. 16-4-80(1): 'A nonconforming use may be changed to any conforming use or to any use of a more restrictive classification' — this specific scenario is not itself described as requiring a Conditional Use Permit
- Conditional use approval criteria (Sec. 16-4-130) include consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and applicable zoning district, parcel suitability, no significant adverse air/water-quality impacts, no substantial impairment of surrounding permitted uses, and availability of adequate public utilities/services
- If tenant finish or remodel work accompanies the use change within a single commercial, office, or industrial unit, a Level I Development Permit ($85.00, Sec. 16-2-30(a)) governs that physical work; larger-scope construction is classified Level II, III, or IV per Sec. 16-2-30
- A Conditional Use Permit runs with the land and transfers automatically to a new owner or occupant (Sec. 16-4-160), but expires if the applicant fails to obtain a building permit to construct the conditional use within one (1) year of issuance, unless it is tied to the concurrent duration of an approved development permit (Sec. 16-4-170)
- Separately, confirm with Summit Fire & EMS District (permits@summitfire.org) whether the specific change of use also requires a District permit — the District's own live Permits page lists 'Change of use in business establishments' as one of its required fire-department permit categories, distinct from and in addition to the Town's zoning process
Required documents
- OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationTown of Dillon standard form for uses listed as conditional within the applicable zoning district, per Sec. 16-4-120
- OptionalLevel I, II, III, or IV Development Permit ApplicationWhichever level matches the physical scope of any accompanying construction/tenant-finish work; not required if the change of use involves no construction
- OptionalPreapplication Conference MaterialsConcept plan/drawing and other information pertinent to the proposal, encouraged (not strictly required) ahead of the mandatory preapplication conference with the Town Planner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Use Permit Fee | $525.00 | Dillon Municipal Code, Chapter 19, Appendix 19-A Schedule of Fees, Sec. 16-4-120 (effective per Ord. 10-25, adopted Nov. 4, 2025) |
| Level I Development Application Fee (tenant finish or non-residential remodel without addition) | $85.00 | Sec. 16-2-30(a); applies only if physical tenant-finish work accompanies the use change |
| Appeal of Decision on Level I or II Development Application | $525.00 | Ch. 16, Art. II, Div. 9; applies only if a Level I/II decision tied to the change of use is appealed |
| Summit Fire & EMS District change-of-use fee | GAP — not separately itemized in the District's published Fee Schedule | Resolution 2024-06 (effective Jan. 1, 2025) lists a general 'Construction Permit/Tenant Finish Permit' fee ($400 flat for building-department valuation of $50,000 or less, or valuation x $0.008 above… Show full citationHideResolution 2024-06 (effective Jan. 1, 2025) lists a general 'Construction Permit/Tenant Finish Permit' fee ($400 flat for building-department valuation of $50,000 or less, or valuation x $0.008 above that) but does not include a distinct line item for a pure change-of-use with no construction; confirm directly with the District (permits@summitfire.org) whether and how that scenario is billed |
Sources & verification
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