This is PermitBase’s published record for Erie as of 2026-08-02. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Erie building permits
VerifiedErie, Colorado — as published 2026-08-02.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 International Building Code (IBC) — currently in force per the Town's Building Codes & Design Criteria page; Title 9 (Building Regulations) of the Municipal Code governs local amendments. Source: https://www.erieco.gov/1772/Building-Codes-Design-Criteria2021 International Residential Code (IRC)2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with local amendments — adopted by Ordinance No. 12-2026, effective April 24, 20262026 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 12-2026, effective April 24, 2026 (supersedes the 2020 NEC cited in the Town's older Solar Permitting Checklist)2024 International Fire Code (IFC), as adopted by the Fire District (Mountain View Fire Rescue) — effective April 24, 2026Local design criteria (per the Town's Solar Photovoltaic Permitting and Inspection Checklist, the most specific published source found): Maximum Wind Speed = 142 mph Ultimate; Snow Load = 30 psf. This document's own codes list (2021 IRC/IBC, 2020 NEC) predates the April 2026 IECC/NEC/IFC update, so these two figures should be reconfirmed with the Building Division (building@erieco.gov) if a general (non-solar) project needs them, since no separate general design-criteria table was found published on the Town's site as of this review.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family / Custom Home / Modular Home)
VerifiedRequired for construction of new single-family homes (custom or production/modular) in Erie. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IBC as locally amended (Title 9), plus Planning Division Development Design Standards and Unified Development Code review. Issued and inspected by the Town of Erie Building Division via the Customer Self-Service Portal (eTRAKiT).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit application signed by the General Contractor with all licensed subcontractors listed
- Soils test report stamped by a Colorado engineering firm
- Site-specific grading plan with contours, elevation points, and drainage specifications
- Land Survey Plat and plot plan showing setbacks and easements (required for new builds effective September 3, 2025)
- Architectural plans approved by the Planning Division
- Engineer-stamped Foundation Plan and Structural Plan, based on the soils report
- HVAC Manuals J, D, and S
- Mountain View Fire Rescue approved plans and permit
- Energy code compliance documentation (REScheck)
- Stormwater permit and erosion control plan, if applicable
- Floodplain development permit, if applicable
- On-site wastewater system permit from county health department, if the property is not on Town sewer
- HOA approval, if applicable
- Total project valuation calculated per the Town's per-square-foot construction cost methodology (not applicant-stated cost): SFD above-grade finished area $169.09/sq ft, garage $66.20/sq ft, unfinished basement $31.50/sq ft
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Submitted via the eTRAKiT-based Customer Self-Service Portal, signed by the General Contractor with subcontractors listed
- RequiredEngineer-Stamped Foundation and Structural PlansBased on a Colorado-engineering-firm soils test report
- RequiredLand Survey Plat and Plot PlanRequired for new residential builds effective September 3, 2025; shows setbacks and easements
- RequiredMountain View Fire Rescue Approved Plans and PermitRequired sign-off from the fire district before Town building permit issuance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $23.50 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule, effective per 2026 valuations memo |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per $1,000 (or fraction) to $25,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 per $1,000 to $50,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 per $1,000 | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the building permit fee; flat $75 for a site-specific single-family dwelling | — |
| SFD above-grade finished floor area (valuation basis) | $169.09 per square foot | — |
| SFD attached/detached garage floor area (valuation basis) | $66.20 per square foot | — |
| SFD below-grade (basement) unfinished floor area (valuation basis) | $31.50 per square foot | — |
| Town Use Tax + County Use Tax | 50% of total project valuation x (Town 3.5% + County 1.335%) | Per the Town's own 2026 fee memo; County rate applied is Boulder County's rate regardless of parcel's actual county |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, whole- or partial-house remodels, basement finishes, decks, patios, and pergolas on existing homes in Erie. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC as locally amended, following the Town's Basic Residential Plan Review or Residential Permit tracks depending on scope.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Completed application through the Customer Self-Service Portal
- Homeowner Affidavit if the owner is self-performing work (must be the primary residence)
- Current floor plan, to scale, with dimensions, showing adjacent areas and room labels
- Proposed floor plan
- Engineer-stamped drawing or letter for any interior wall removal, or acceptable alternative structural evidence
- Installation manuals for fireplaces or appliances showing required clearances
- Engineering mandatory for new exterior openings, changes to existing exterior openings, removal of interior walls, or removal/relocation of mono-posts
- Site/plot plan may be required for new exterior openings; Improvement Survey Plat required if an addition/accessory structure sits within 3 feet of a required setback (effective September 3, 2025)
- Complete whole-house remodels require Manuals J, D, and S plus IECC compliance documentation
- Documentation verifying the floor is designed to hold the load, for heavier countertops or new kitchen islands
- Water heater/furnace work requires a separate permit UNLESS included within a complete whole-house remodel
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Standard Town application, submitted online
- RequiredCurrent and Proposed Floor PlansTo scale, dimensioned, with adjacent areas and rooms labeled
- OptionalHomeowner AffidavitRequired only if the owner-occupant is self-performing the work on their primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based Town Fee Schedule as new construction) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers | Deck (uncovered) priced separately at $39.17/sq ft; Basement Finish at $38.72/sq ft per the 2026 Project Valuations memo |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the building permit fee; not applied to a basement-finish-only project | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical modifications (including EV car-charger installation) in Erie. Falls under the Town's Quick Permit / Miscellaneous Permit category for minor work, with its own valuation-based fee table separate from the building permit schedule. Electrical contractors need a Colorado state master electrician license; Erie charges no separate Town license fee for electrical contractors.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for electrical modifications, including EV/car-charging installations
- Minor electrical work (light fixture replacement in existing locations) is exempt
- Contractor must hold a current Colorado state electrical license; the Town charges no separate license fee for Electrical Contractors but still requires Application and Certificate of Insurance documentation on file
- Submitted via the Customer Self-Service Portal (Miscellaneous Permit Application for minor electrical work, or folded into a building permit if part of larger new construction/remodel scope)
Required documents
- RequiredMiscellaneous Permit Application or Building Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Minor/standalone electrical work uses the Miscellaneous Permit Application; electrical work bundled into new construction or a remodel is included on that building permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $0 to $300 | $30.00 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule |
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $301 to $2,000 | $35.00 | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $50,000 | $15.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $500,000 | $50.00 plus $14.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $500,001+ | $550.00 plus $13.00 per $1,000 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing modifications and water heater installation/replacement in Erie, excluding same-location fixture replacement. Falls under the Town's Quick Permit / Miscellaneous Permit category for minor standalone work, with its own valuation-based fee table. Plumbing contractors need a Colorado state master plumber license plus a $100/year Town Plumbing Contractor license.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for plumbing modifications and water heater installation/replacement
- Plumbing fixture replacement in the same location is exempt from permitting
- Contractor must hold a current Colorado state plumbing license plus a Town of Erie Plumbing Contractor license ($100/year)
- Water heater/furnace replacement or addition requires a separate permit UNLESS part of a complete whole-house remodel
Required documents
- RequiredMiscellaneous Permit Application or HVAC Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Water heater work uses the HVAC/Appliance application; other minor plumbing uses the Miscellaneous Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $0 to $300 | $45.00 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $301 to $2,000 | $50.00 | — |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $50,000 | $18.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $500,000 | $50.00 plus $17.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Plumbing Permit Fee — valuation $500,001+ | $550.00 plus $16.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Plumbing Contractor License (Town) | $100/year | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioning, boiler, and mini-split installation or replacement in Erie. Falls under the Town's Quick Permit category for standalone equipment swaps. Mechanical contractors need a $100/year Town Mechanical Contractor license. Inspections recently transitioned from video back to standard in-person inspections.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for furnace/central air installation or replacement, mini-splits, and boiler installation or replacement
- Application must specify equipment type (furnace, A/C, or both), replacement vs. additional, fuel type, efficiency ratings, location, and whether the location is changing; BTU and combustion air calculations required if applicable
- Homeowner Affidavit required if the owner-occupant is self-performing the work on their primary residence
- Fuel-fired furnace inspections cover flue connection/slope, combustion air compliance, electrical disconnect, filter accessibility, condensate line setup, 30-inch clearances, gas line sediment traps, smoke/CO detectors, and unit anchorage
- Electric furnace inspections address disconnecting means, overcurrent protection, wire sizing, filter access, condensate lines, clearances, detector compliance, and anchorage
- Air conditioning inspections verify refrigerant line tamper caps, R-4 insulation, breaker ratings, accessible disconnect switches, level base, sealed connections, and anchorage
- Contractor must hold a $100/year Town of Erie Mechanical Contractor license
Required documents
- RequiredHVAC/Mechanical Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Specifies equipment type, replacement vs. new, fuel type, efficiency, and location
- OptionalHomeowner AffidavitRequired only for owner-occupant self-performed work on a primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $0 to $300 | $35.00 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $301 to $2,000 | $45.00 | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $50,000 | $17.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $500,000 | $50.00 plus $16.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Mechanical Permit Fee — valuation $500,001+ | $550.00 plus $15.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Mechanical Contractor License (Town) | $100/year | — |
Roofing Permit (Reroof)
VerifiedRequired when more than one square (100 sq ft) of roof covering, in aggregate, is to be replaced on a residential structure in Erie. Falls under the Town's Quick Permit category, billed at a flat fee. Governed by 2021 IRC/IBC local roofing rules requiring full tear-off and a drone-based final inspection.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required when more than one square (100 sq ft) of roof covering, in aggregate over the whole roof, is to be replaced
- Homeowners may self-perform reroofing work via a Homeowner Affidavit if they own and occupy the property as their primary residence
- 3-Tab shingles are NOT permitted on habitable structures
- Minimum 110 mph sustained wind warranty from the shingle manufacturer is required
- Drip edge is mandatory on eaves and rakes
- New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings — every slope being replaced must be replaced in its entirety (no overlay)
- Low-slope roofs require a minimum of 2 layers of underlayment; underlayment must comply with IRC R905.1.1
- Ice shield/ice barrier is NOT required unless specified by the shingle manufacturer — Erie does not mandate ice barrier the way some Front Range jurisdictions do
- Completed online application must note roof type and number of squares
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Online application noting roof type and number of squares
- OptionalHomeowner AffidavitRequired only if the owner-occupant is self-performing the reroof on their primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-roof (flat fee) | $47.00 plus use tax | Town of Erie Fee Schedule |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial solar PV installations in Erie. The Town publishes a dedicated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permitting and Inspection Checklist with a flat fee, specific design criteria, a photo-based rough inspection option, and published (though non-guaranteed) review timelines.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- All Solar Permits must have a licensed Electrical Contractor listed on the application; the Town verifies the company holds a State-licensed Electrical Contractor and that the listed Master Electrician is employed by that company
- PV arrays complying with IRC R324.6 Roof Access and Pathways require no fire service review; others require Mountain View Fire Rescue review
- Site plan showing location of major components (need not be to exact scale)
- Electrical diagram/worksheet showing PV system configuration, wiring, overcurrent protection, inverter, disconnects, required signage, and AC connection to the building
- Specification sheets and installation manuals for all manufactured components (PV modules, inverter(s), combiner box, disconnects, mounting system), where available
- Structural Roof Letter, including snow load and wind speed, stamped by a Colorado Professional Engineer
- Local design criteria per the checklist: Maximum Wind Speed = 142 mph Ultimate; Snow Load = 30 psf (checklist's own codes list cites 2021 IRC/IBC and 2020 NEC, which predate the Town's April 2026 IECC/NEC/IFC update — reconfirm current governing code edition with the Building Division for design work)
- Submitted via the Customer Self-Service Portal (eTRAKiT)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Residential or Commercial Solar PV System)Submitted via the Customer Self-Service Portal
- RequiredSite Plan and Electrical DiagramPer the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Permitting and Inspection Checklist
- RequiredStructural Roof LetterStamped by a Colorado Professional Engineer, including snow load and wind speed
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Solar PV (flat fee) | $164.50 | Plus Town Use Tax (3.5%) and County Use Tax (Boulder County rate, 0.985%) on estimated material cost, per the Solar Permitting Checklist and detailed fee memo at /DocumentCenter/View/12883/Residential-Solar-System-Flat-Fee |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as Electrical Permit / Quick Permit)
VerifiedRequired for installation of a Level 2 (or higher) electric vehicle charger/EVSE in Erie. The Town's own 'Does my project require a permit?' page explicitly lists 'Electrical modifications (including car charging)' under the Interior projects that require a permit — EV charger circuits are named directly, not inferred. There is no separate EV-specific application or fee line; a charger install is processed and billed exactly like any other standalone electrical modification, under the Town's Quick Permit / Miscellaneous Permit category with its own valuation-based fee table.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for electrical modifications, explicitly including car/EV charging installations, per the Town's 'Does my project require a permit?' page
- Minor electrical work (light fixture replacement in existing locations) is exempt; an EV charger circuit addition is not minor and requires a permit
- Contractor must hold a current Colorado state electrical license; the Town charges no separate license fee for Electrical Contractors but still requires Application and Certificate of Insurance documentation on file
- Submitted via the Customer Self-Service Portal (Miscellaneous Permit Application for standalone EV charger installs, or folded into a building permit if part of larger new construction/remodel scope)
Required documents
- RequiredMiscellaneous Permit Application or Building Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Standalone EV charger installs use the Miscellaneous Permit Application; charger installation bundled into new construction or a remodel is included on that building permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $0 to $300 | $30.00 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule — same valuation-based electrical fee table used for any electrical modification, including EV/car charging |
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $301 to $2,000 | $35.00 | Most residential Level 2 EVSE hardware-plus-labor installs fall in this bracket |
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $50,000 | $15.00 per $1,000 | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of a structure in Erie. Billed as a flat per-structure fee under the Town's 'Other Permits' review category.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for demolition, listed on the Town's 'Does my project require a permit?' guide
- Contractor must hold a current Town of Erie Contractor License appropriate to the scope of work
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Submitted online via the Customer Self-Service Portal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition (flat fee, per structure) | $75.00 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule |
Fence / Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for fence installation (all types, beyond minor repair) and for retaining walls over 4 feet from the bottom of the trench to the top of the wall, in Erie. Fence installation is billed at a flat fee; retaining walls follow the valuation-based Basic Residential Plan Review track.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for all new fence installation; minor fence repair of 3 sections or less is exempt
- Permit required for retaining walls over 4 feet measured from the bottom of the trench to the top of the wall
- Contact the Planning Division for minimum setback-from-property-line requirements before finalizing fence/wall placement
Required documents
- RequiredFence/Retaining Wall Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal)Submitted online; retaining walls over 4 ft typically require engineering documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installation (flat fee) | $47.00 plus use tax | Town of Erie Fee Schedule |
| Retaining Wall (valuation-based) | Billed per the general Building Permit Fee Schedule valuation tiers ($23.50 minimum) | No flat retaining-wall fee is published; billed as a standard valuation-based building permit |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Multifamily)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial and multifamily construction in Erie — the Town's own Commercial & Multifamily Projects page lists Core & Shell, Assembly, Business, Mercantile, Industrial, Storage, Medical, Institutional, Care Facility, Private Educational, Hazardous, Telecom Tower, Mixed Use, and Apartments/Condominiums as commercial permit categories. Reviewed under the 2021 IBC as locally amended (Title 9), with the 2024 IECC and 2026 NEC effective April 24, 2026. Erie is a home-rule town: its Building Division issues all commercial permits within town limits regardless of whether the parcel sits in Weld or Boulder County — there is no county split. Site plan approval from the Planning Division is required BEFORE the building permit application can be submitted.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Contact the Planning Division prior to building permit submittal — site plan approval is required before the building permit application will be accepted
- Building permit applications are not accepted for plan review until the project submittal package is complete; electronic submittal via the eTRAKiT Customer Self-Service Portal is required
- General contractor must hold a Town of Erie Class A ($175/yr, unlimited commercial) or Class B ($125/yr, Type II-B/V-B construction) contractor license, including proof of passing the appropriate ICC exam (mandatory for all new/renewing Class A/B/C licensees since January 1, 2025); all subcontractors must also be Town-licensed with current certificates of insurance
- Water usage worksheet
- Business operations description including tenant name
- Land Survey Plat prepared by a Colorado-licensed surveyor (required for commercial new builds effective September 3, 2025), showing property boundary dimensions, rights-of-way, easements, and improvement locations with minimum 2 dimensions to the nearest property line
- Site plan showing setbacks, drainage, parking, landscaping, and photometric plans
- Engineered foundation plan, soils report, and framing details (structural plans)
- Stamped electrical, plumbing, and mechanical technical drawings; architectural plans with elevations, thermal-envelope section view, code analysis, and air barrier detail; IECC/energy compliance documentation
- Mountain View Fire Rescue approved permit required before the Town issues the commercial building permit on qualifying projects
- State/Town stormwater and erosion control permit for sites of 1+ acre; floodplain study/survey if applicable; county health department approval if applicable; FAA Form 7460-1 if in the Air Park area
- Town Business License required for all new businesses (also a prerequisite for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy)
- Application must state a general valuation plus mechanical/electrical/plumbing valuations by scope of work, a total project valuation, and material costs to be considered complete
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal / eTRAKiT)Electronic submittal required; not accepted for plan review until the full project submittal package is complete
- RequiredSite Plan (Planning-approved) and Land Survey PlatSite plan approval from the Planning Division is required before building permit submittal; Land Survey Plat by a Colorado-licensed surveyor required for new builds effective September 3, 2025
- RequiredStamped Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical PlansEngineered foundation plan based on a soils report, framing details, and stamped MEP technical drawings, plus IECC/energy compliance documentation
- RequiredMountain View Fire Rescue PermitApproved fire district permit required before commercial building permit issuance on qualifying projects
- RequiredWater Usage Worksheet and Business Operations DescriptionWater usage worksheet plus a description of business operations including tenant name
- OptionalStormwater/Erosion Control Permit, Floodplain Study, County Health Approval, FAA Form 7460-1Conditionally required: stormwater permit for 1+ acre sites; floodplain study if applicable; health department approval if applicable; FAA form if in the Air Park area
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $23.50 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule; same valuation-based table applies to residential and commercial |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 per $100 (or fraction) | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per $1,000 (or fraction) | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 per $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 per $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 per $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 per $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 per $1,000 | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Applies to all residential and commercial projects requiring plan review; the Town states review will not begin until this fee is paid |
| Town Use Tax + County Use Tax | 50% of total project valuation x (Town 3.5% + County 1.335%) | Per the Town's 2026 Building Permit Fees memo; the County rate applied is Boulder County's, uniformly, regardless of whether the parcel sits in Weld or Boulder County |
| Water/Sewer Tap Fees, Raw Water Fee, and Impact Fees (Police, Public Facilities, Storm Drainage, Transportation) | Varies by project; Raw Water Fee is engineering-calculated | Listed on the Commercial & Multifamily Projects page as components of total commercial permit cost; amounts are project-specific and not published as a single table |
| Temporary Electrical Meter | $25.00 | — |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for interior finish work or renovations within existing commercial buildings in Erie. The Town's Commercial & Multifamily Projects page lists 'Tenant Finish/Improvement' as its own commercial permit category — naming Restaurant, Retail, Office, Medical, Industrial, Art Gallery, Theater, Banquet Hall, Religious, and Assembly occupancies — alongside separate Change of Use, Remodel, and Addition categories. It is a distinct application type, but it shares the same valuation-based fee table, 65% plan check fee, and published 'Commercial Permits: 4-6 Weeks for First Review Comments' timeline as new commercial construction; the Town does not publish a separate TI fee table or a faster TI review track.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Electronic submittal via the eTRAKiT Customer Self-Service Portal; applications are not accepted for plan review until the project submittal package is complete
- Contractors and subcontractors must be licensed by the Town of Erie prior to permit issuance, with current certificates of insurance; general contractors need a Class A or Class B license (Specialty 'interior renovation' license, $75/yr, exists for narrower scopes), and Class A/B/C licensees must show proof of passing the appropriate ICC exam
- Business operations description including tenant name
- Town Business License required for all new businesses (and a prerequisite for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy)
- Architectural plans with code analysis; stamped electrical, plumbing, and mechanical technical drawings for the affected scope; IECC/energy compliance documentation as applicable
- Mountain View Fire Rescue approved permit required before Town building permit issuance on qualifying projects (fire alarm/sprinkler-affecting work in particular)
- County health department approval if applicable (e.g., restaurant/food-service tenant finishes)
- A change in how the space is used may instead trigger the Town's separate 'Change of Use' permit category — confirm classification with the Building Division before applying
- Application must state a general valuation plus mechanical/electrical/plumbing valuations by scope of work, a total project valuation, and material costs to be considered complete
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application — Tenant Finish/Improvement (Customer Self-Service Portal / eTRAKiT)Electronic submittal under the Town's Tenant Finish/Improvement commercial category; not accepted until the submittal package is complete
- RequiredArchitectural and Stamped MEP Plans for the Tenant SpaceArchitectural plans with code analysis plus stamped electrical, plumbing, and mechanical drawings covering the improvement scope
- RequiredBusiness Operations Description with Tenant NameRequired element of the commercial submittal package
- OptionalMountain View Fire Rescue PermitRequired before Town permit issuance on qualifying projects
- OptionalCounty Health Department ApprovalRequired if applicable to the use (e.g., food service)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same table as all building permits) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per tier — e.g., $69.25 + $14.00/$1,000 from $2,001-$25,000; $993.75 + $5.60/$1,000 from $100,001-$500,000 | Town of Erie Fee Schedule publishes one valuation-based building permit fee table; no separate tenant-improvement fee table exists |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Review will not begin until this fee is paid |
| Town Use Tax + County Use Tax | 50% of total project valuation x (Town 3.5% + County 1.335%) | Boulder County rate applied uniformly regardless of the parcel's actual county, per the Town's 2026 fee memo |
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