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Frisco building permits
VerifiedFrisco, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and other residential construction within Frisco town limits. Reviewed under the 2018 ICC code family (IRC) as locally amended by Frisco Town Code Chapter 65, plus the Summit Sustainable Building Code (SSBC) energy overlay requiring compliance with the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Administered by Comprehensive Building Code Services, LLC (CBCS) under contract to the Town; submitted and reviewed via the CommunityCore online portal.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home Proposal Certificate required for new residential construction (IRC), per the Summit Sustainable Building Code (Ordinance 20-04)
- 2 sets of plans to scale, including 1 set of structural plans stamped by a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer
- Set of plans uploaded on CommunityCore
- Soils Investigation Report required for new construction and additions
- Signed Construction Management Plan and Standards (erosion control, noise, hours, fencing, dust/traffic control) required before permit issuance
- Contractor must hold a current Town of Frisco Business License
- Valuation of work set per Frisco Town Code Section 65-12 A(3) — Building Official has final authority on valuation
- Electrical permit for the project is issued separately by Summit County Building Inspection Division, not the Town
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityCore Online Portal)Submitted online at app.communitycore.com; requires project address, description of work, contractor/owner/applicant info, Town of Frisco Business License, and valuation of work
- RequiredStructural Plans (2 sets to scale)One set of structural plans must be stamped by a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer
- RequiredDOE Zero Energy Ready Home Proposal CertificateRequired under the Summit Sustainable Building Code for new residential construction
- RequiredSoils Investigation ReportRequired for new construction and additions
- RequiredConstruction Management Plan and Standards (signed)Erosion control, noise, construction-hours, fencing, dust and traffic control plan reviewed by Public Works
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $1.00 to $500.00 | $65.00 | Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Adoption Date December 9, 2025 |
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $500.01 to $2,000.00 | $65.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.60 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 | $89.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $18.20 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $25,000.01 to $50,000.00 | $507.60 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.13 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 | $835.85 for the first $50,000.00 plus $9.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 | $1,290.89 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.28 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 | $4,202.89 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.18 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Valuation Fee — $1,000,000.01 and up | $7,292.89 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, interior remodels, and structural alterations to existing residential buildings in Frisco. Reviewed under the 2018 ICC family (IRC) as locally amended; larger remodels follow the standard Building Permit track while a defined set of minor remodel/repair work qualifies for the Rapid Review Joint Application (3-business-day target turnaround).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Room additions, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings require a standard Building Permit application via CommunityCore
- 2 sets of plans to scale, 1 set of structural plans stamped by a Colorado-licensed architect or engineer, for projects involving structural changes
- Signed Construction Management Plan and Standards required before permit issuance
- Contractor's Town of Frisco Business License required
- Minor remodel work not involving structural changes to building footprint or height (e.g., window/door repair-or-replacement only, exterior painting/re-siding, exterior light fixture replacement) may instead qualify for the Rapid Review Joint Application track
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityCore) or Rapid Review Joint Application (CommunityCore)Rapid Review Joint Application is used for qualifying minor projects that do not involve structural changes to building footprint or height; standard Building Permit Application otherwise
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsPlans showing scope of the addition/remodel and connections to existing structure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Valuation Fee (same schedule as new construction) | $65.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule | Adoption Date: December 9, 2025 |
| Rapid Review — Remodel (IRC) | $100.00 flat | Rapid Review Joint Submittal Online Requirements PDF (April 2024) — applies when a remodel qualifies for the Rapid Review track (plumbing/mechanical combined) rather than a full building permit |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems on any property within Frisco town limits. Unlike building, plumbing, and mechanical permits, electrical permits are issued entirely by Summit County Building Inspection Division, not the Town of Frisco's own Building Division — a specific, sourced authority carve-out confirmed on the Town's own Building Permits & Plan Review page.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Frisco's own page states verbatim: 'All electrical permits for the Town of Frisco are issued by the Summit County Building Inspection Division.'
- Applicants must apply directly to Summit County Building Inspection Division (County Commons, 0037 Peak One Drive, Frisco, CO 80443), not through the Town's CommunityCore portal used for building/plumbing/mechanical permits
- The Town of Frisco's own Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Dec 9, 2025) nonetheless lists Town-charged electrical permit fee tiers by residential square footage — confirm with Summit County directly whether the Town's listed fee or a county-specific fee schedule governs, as this dual listing was not fully reconciled during this research session
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (Summit County Building Inspection Division)Submitted to Summit County, not the Town's CommunityCore portal; Summit County's own building-permit submittal process states applications must be submitted in person
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit — Residential <1,000 sq ft | $120.00 | Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Adoption Date December 9, 2025 — listed on the Town's own fee schedule despite Summit County administering the permit; confirm which schedule actually applies before quoting |
| Electrical Permit — Residential 1,000-1,500 sq ft | $168.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Residential 1,500-2,000 sq ft | $216.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Residential >2,000 sq ft | $216.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Other, valuation <$2,000.00 | $120.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Other, valuation ≥$2,000.00 | $9.60 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, plus $120.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Temporary Power Permit | $65.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Hot Tub | $120.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Additional Plan Review | $65.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Reinspection | $65.00 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Frisco. Issued by the Town's Building Division (administered by CBCS), not Summit County. Frisco conducts a distinctive 'contemporaneous review' of plumbing contractor licensure at time of inspection, per C.R.S. 12-58-114.5.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair, including water heater installation/replacement (product spec sheets required, except direct-vent equivalents are exempt in some Rapid Review contexts) and sewage ejectors
- State-licensed plumbers only; the Town verifies DORA licensure directly with the state, and may perform a contemporaneous on-site review of the plumbing contractor's and any apprentices' licenses per C.R.S. 12-58-105 and 12-58-117
- Engineer's stamp required on plumbing plans for commercial projects
- Plumbing can be applied for concurrently with a building permit application via CommunityCore
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (CommunityCore, standalone or combined with Building Permit)Apply via CommunityCore; state plumbing license must be current and verifiable via DORA
- RequiredProduct spec sheets (water heaters, sewage ejectors)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee | Determined by applying the project valuation to the corresponding Building Permit Valuation fee tiers | Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Dec 9, 2025), citing Frisco Town Code Section 65-13 D(1) |
| Plumbing Permit Plan Review Fee | 65% of the plumbing permit fee | Separate from and in addition to the permit fee; an additional plan review fee applies if submittal documents are incomplete or changed |
| Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Combined Permit — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $74.75 | Applies when plumbing and mechanical work is bundled with a building permit under one combined valuation-based fee |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, and other heating/mechanical equipment installation or replacement in Frisco. Issued by the Town's Building Division (CBCS-administered). Many like-for-like mechanical replacements qualify for the faster Rapid Review Joint Application rather than the standard Building Permit track.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for furnace, boiler, and fireplace installation or replacement; hot tubs on existing decks/slabs also route through Rapid Review
- Product specification sheets required for all replacement equipment except direct-vent fireplaces; not required for equipment installed as part of a new commercial construction project (already covered by that permit's plan set)
- Engineer's stamp required on mechanical plans for commercial projects
- If Mechanical and Plumbing permits are both required for the same scope of work under Rapid Review, the fee is charged at 2x the base valuation-based rate per the Rapid Review chart
Required documents
- RequiredRapid Review Joint Application or standard Building Permit Application (CommunityCore)Rapid Review covers replacement water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and fireplaces; new-construction mechanical equipment is covered under the associated building permit
- RequiredProduct spec sheetsRequired for furnace, boiler, fireplace (non-direct-vent) replacement equipment
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee | Determined by applying the project valuation to the corresponding Building Permit Valuation fee tiers | Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Dec 9, 2025), citing Frisco Town Code Section 65-13 C(1) |
| Mechanical Permit Plan Review Fee | 65% of the mechanical permit fee | Separate from and in addition to the permit fee |
| Rapid Review — Furnace/Boiler/Fireplace replacement | Based on valuation of work (building fee); doubled if both Mechanical and Plumbing permits required for the same project | Rapid Review Joint Submittal Online Requirements PDF (April 2024) |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a residential or commercial electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) on any property within Frisco town limits. As with all electrical work in Frisco, the permit is issued entirely by the Summit County Building Inspection Division, not the Town of Frisco's own Building Division — the Town's own Building Permits & Plan Review page states verbatim that 'all electrical permits for the Town of Frisco are issued by the Summit County Building Inspection Division.' The Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule has no distinct EV-charger/EVSE line item; a standalone EVSE circuit is billed under the same general Electrical Permit fee tiers listed for other standalone electrical work (e.g., the same flat-rate treatment as a Hot Tub electrical hookup).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- New dedicated 120V or 240V circuit installation for EVSE equipment requires an electrical permit issued by Summit County Building Inspection Division, not the Town of Frisco
- Applicants must apply directly to Summit County Building Inspection Division (County Commons, 0037 Peak One Drive, Frisco, CO 80443), not through the Town's CommunityCore portal used for building/plumbing/mechanical permits
- If the EVSE installation requires a panel or service upgrade, that additional scope is billed under the same Electrical Permit valuation-based tiers
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (Summit County Building Inspection Division)Submitted to Summit County, not the Town's CommunityCore portal. No EV-specific application form was found published separately from the standard electrical permit application.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit — Other, valuation <$2,000.00 | $120.00 | Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Adoption Date December 9, 2025. No EV-specific line item is published; a standalone EVSE circuit installation (typically under $2,000 in electrical valuation) is billed under this general 'Other' electrical tier, the same category used for e.g. a Hot Tub hookup ($120 flat). |
| Electrical Permit — Other, valuation ≥$2,000.00 | $9.60 per $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, plus $120.00 | Applies if the EVSE circuit (or a combined EVSE-plus-panel-upgrade scope) exceeds $2,000 in electrical valuation. |
| Electrical Permit — Additional Plan Review | $65.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit — Reinspection | $65.00 | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing residential (IRC) and commercial (IBC) structures in Frisco. Re-roofing qualifies for the Town's Rapid Review Joint Application, charged based on valuation of work but limited to only the building permit fee (no separate plan review fee), reflecting the streamlined nature of this permit type.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roof permit required for both residential (IRC) and commercial (IBC) structures — listed explicitly on the Rapid Review Joint Submittal chart
- Color sample and proposed roof material required as part of Rapid Review submittal for re-roof/re-siding-adjacent exterior work
- Product spec sheets and fire-rating assembly documentation required, showing minimum Class B fire rating and 90 mph wind speed rating, per the Rapid Review submittal chart
- Fee is 'based on valuation of work / ONLY charged Bldg. Permit Fee' — i.e., no separate plan review fee is layered on top for a straightforward re-roof under Rapid Review
Required documents
- RequiredRapid Review Joint Application (CommunityCore)Re-roof applications (Residential-IRC or Commercial-IBC) submitted through the Rapid Review track
- RequiredProduct spec sheets and fire-rating assembly documentationMust show minimum Class B fire rating and 90 mph wind speed rating
- RequiredColor sample and proposed roof material
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Re-Roof Permit (IRC Dwellings) | Fees calculated by applying valuation to the building permit fee schedule | Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Dec 9, 2025), listed under 'Other' fee items |
| Re-Roof — Rapid Review (Residential-IRC or Commercial-IBC) | Based on valuation of work; only the Building Permit Fee is charged (no separate plan review fee) | Rapid Review Joint Submittal Online Requirements PDF (April 2024) |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of residential or commercial solar photovoltaic systems in Frisco. Administered through Summit County (in collaboration with Summit Fire & EMS), not the Town's own Building Division — a one-stop process capped at $500 total fee per the Town's own page, though the Town's own Comprehensive Fee Schedule separately lists a state-allowable residential PV fee figure.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Solar/Photovoltaic permits are administered through Summit County in collaboration with Summit Fire & EMS, per the Town of Frisco Building Division page — not submitted through the Town's own CommunityCore building-permit track
- A Summit Fire & EMS permit (separate, its own fee via summitfire.org) is also required for solar installations, per the SFE Permit Process for Applicant letter
- Town of Frisco Building Division page states solar permits are capped at a $500.00 maximum total fee for the one-stop process
Required documents
- RequiredSolar PV Permit Application (Summit County process, in collaboration with Summit Fire & EMS)
- RequiredSummit Fire & EMS Permit ApplicationSeparate fire-department permit required for solar installations per the SFE Permit Process for Applicant letter
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Photovoltaic Permit | $303.05 / $196.95 (State allowable fees) | Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Dec 9, 2025) — two figures listed without further breakdown in the source; likely correspond to different system-size or plan-review-inclusive/exclusive tiers under the state fee cap, but the schedule does not clarify which applies when. Reported verbatim rather than guessing which figure governs a given project. |
| Solar one-stop process cap | $500.00 maximum total | Town of Frisco Building Division page |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition, moving, or relocation of buildings within Frisco, reviewed under the standard Building Permit process. Demolition involving potential asbestos requires additional state (CDPHE) coordination.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building Permit required for demolition of buildings, per Frisco Town Code and the Building Permit Submittal Requirements page ('demolition of buildings' is explicitly listed alongside new construction, additions, and occupancy changes as requiring a permit)
- Signed Construction Management Plan and Standards required prior to issuance of a demolition permit
- CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment) asbestos demolition notification requirements apply — see the Town's CDPHE Asbestos Demolition Flyer
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Demolition (CommunityCore)
- RequiredConstruction Management Plan and Standards (signed)
- OptionalCDPHE Asbestos Demolition NotificationRequired per Colorado state asbestos-abatement regulations for qualifying demolitions
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Valuation Fee (same schedule as new construction) | $65.00 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers in the Town of Frisco Comprehensive Fee Schedule | No demolition-specific flat fee is published; Frisco's fee schedule does not carry the tiered flat demolition fees seen in some Front Range jurisdictions (e.g., Golden's $25/$50/$75 tiers) — demolition is billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee |
Sources & verification
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