This is PermitBase’s published record for Erie as of 2026-08-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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
Erie, Colorado — as published 2026-08-20.
Reviewed 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 the last verification.
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 |
Sign Permit (Permanent and Temporary)
VerifiedRequired to install, enlarge, move, or change any sign within Erie town limits, per the Town's 2026 sign code update, Ordinance No. 004-2026 (Title 10, Unified Development Code). erieco.gov's own Building Division pages (How to Apply for a Permanent Sign Permit, Temporary Signs, Code Inspection FAQ) are consistent with each other; the permit process, size/quantity limits, and exemptions below come from the Town's own plain-English guidance pages rather than the primary ordinance text of No. 004-2026. No standalone sign-permit fee line item exists anywhere in the Town's own 2026 Fee Schedule or on any sign-specific page; the eTRAKiT sign application itself captures a 'Total Project Cost' field for the sign under a 'Contractor Value' step, the same mechanism used for valuation-based Building Permit Fee calculation elsewhere in this file, but no Town source explicitly states that a sign permit is billed under that general table the way Dacono's ordinance does in so many words — carries 'partial' confidence for this reason.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required to install, enlarge, move, or change any sign in Erie, per the 2026 sign code update (Town of Erie Ordinance No. 004-2026, Title 10 UDC); a separate Temporary Sign Permit covers signs displayed no more than 30 calendar days
- Exempt from permit: maintenance of an existing lawful sign, and very small signs (under 4 sq. ft.) on private property, per the Town's Code Inspection FAQ page
- Size allowances vary by zone: residential signage is typically capped around 32 sq. ft. total; commercial signage generally follows roughly 1 sq. ft. of sign area per linear foot of storefront, subject to maximum caps — confirm the exact figure for a specific zone district with the Building Division, since these are the Town's own plain-English guidance figures rather than a verbatim ordinance quote
- Quantity limits (per the Code Inspection FAQ): residential properties generally up to 2 signs per street frontage; commercial tenants generally 3-4 signs per tenant frontage; temporary signs limited to 2 displayed at a time, each taken down within 30 days, and capped at 120 total temporary-sign days per calendar year
- Prohibited sign types: flashing, moving, rotating, or animated signs; off-premises advertising signs; signs mounted on trees, utility poles, light poles, or bollards; signs within public rights-of-way (streets, sidewalks, tree lawns); and home-occupation business signage
- Digital signs are permitted only if copy changes no more than once every 30 minutes and the display avoids glare or traffic hazards; illumination is limited to internal or external cutoff fixtures with no flashing or animated lighting
- Town of Erie Licensed Contractors are required for all Commercial sign projects, per the Town's own How to Apply for a Permanent Sign Permit guide; Erie does not publish a distinct 'Sign Contractor' license class the way some peer Colorado jurisdictions do (e.g., Berthoud) — a general Class A/B/C or applicable Specialty contractor license is used instead
- Application submitted via the eTRAKiT Self-Service Portal: select Permit Type 'Sign' and the applicable Sign Subtype, complete the Sign Design fields and Code Edition, enter the sign's Total Project Cost under the Contractor Value step, provide Business Info including whether the business holds a valid Town of Erie Business License, and complete Location and Relation-to-Permit (Property Owner or Contractor) fields
- To avoid delays, supporting attachments should include: a site plan showing all existing and proposed sign locations, sign setbacks from property lines (for monument/ground signs), building or tenant frontage measurements, sign elevation drawings, full sign dimensions, sign area calculations in square feet, illumination/electrical specifications if applicable, and property owner authorization if applicable
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit Application (eTRAKiT Self-Service Portal)Permit Type 'Sign' with the applicable Sign Subtype; captures sign design, Total Project Cost, business info, and location
- RequiredSite Plan and Sign Elevation DrawingSite plan showing existing/proposed sign locations and setbacks (monument/ground signs), plus a detailed elevation drawing with full dimensions and area calculations
- OptionalProperty Owner AuthorizationRequired if the applicant is not the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Not published as a standalone line item on the Town's 2026 Fee Schedule (confirmed by reading the schedule in full); the eTRAKiT sign application's own 'Contractor Value' step captures a Total Project Cost figure, consistent with (but not explicitly confirmed to follow) the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used elsewhere in this file | Genuinely unconfirmed — contact the Building Division (building@erieco.gov, 303-926-2780) for the exact fee mechanism before budgeting a specific dollar amount |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedColorado is home-rule with no statewide fire code floor. Erie has NO Town-run fire department -- fire protection for the Town of Erie is provided by Mountain View Fire Rescue (Mountain View Fire Protection District, MVFR), a special district under Title 32, C.R.S., which operates two fire stations located in Erie itself -- per both the Town's own Commercial & Multifamily Projects page ('Fire protection for the Town of Erie is provide by Mountain View Fire Rescue. They currently have two fire stations located in the Town.') and MVFR's own 'Communities We Proudly Serve' page, which profiles the Town of Erie by name. Every fee and process fact below comes from the Town's own page or MVFR's own application form and fee schedule PDF.
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Requirements
- Mountain View Fire Rescue (3561 N. Stagecoach Road, Longmont, CO 80504) is Erie's fire-code and fire-protection-system permitting authority. The Town's Commercial & Multifamily Projects page states: 'Some commercial projects require separate permits and inspections from the fire department in addition to the building permit issued by the Town of Erie. Applicants are responsible to contact the fire department directly to apply for any required fire department permits...The Town of Erie requires an approved permit from Mountain View Fire Rescue prior to the issuance of a commercial building permit on qualifying projects.' Erie's adopted-codes list separately confirms the Town has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) 'as adopted by the Fire District (Mountain View Fire Rescue) — effective April 24, 2026'
- Fire and life-safety plan review, permitting, and inspection for sprinkler and alarm systems are handled DIRECTLY by Mountain View Fire Rescue -- NOT by the Town of Erie Building Division, which administers only the separate general Building Permit (and, for residential/commercial construction, requires MVFR's own approved permit as a prerequisite document before the Town will issue its building permit, already documented in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-building-permit entries)
- To submit plans: an electronic copy of plans may be emailed to plans@mvfpd.org, along with a completed Application for Plan Review form (MVFR's own downloadable PDF) -- the same district-wide form used across all of MVFR's member communities, with a 'COUNTY Weld Boulder (please circle one)' field reflecting the district's cross-county service area (the same Weld/Boulder split documented at this file's jurisdiction level for Erie itself)
- The Application for Plan Review form covers Fire Alarm System work (New/Alteration), Sprinkler System work (New/Alteration/Other, contractor license number required), Hood Extinguishing Systems, Spray Booths, Other Extinguishing Systems, Tank Installation/Removal, plus Site Development, Building & Floor Plans, and Tenant Finish plan review; plans must be submitted in legible electronic format, and all Fire Alarm Test Reports must be on site for Final Approval
- The form states in bold: 'A MINIMUM OF 10 BUSINESS DAYS IS REQUIRED FOR PLAN REVIEW' -- a published floor, not a guaranteed ceiling
- Fire protection system (sprinkler, alarm, standpipe) plan review, permit, and inspection fees are assessed at a rate of 0.025 times the total project value (materials and labor), with a $110.00 minimum fee, per MVFR's own Life Safety Division Fee Schedule (approved by the District's Board of Directors September 19, 2023)
- Building-permit-side fire protection plans, and MVFR's own approved permit, are separately required as part of the Town of Erie Building Permit submittal for the associated construction project whenever a sprinkler or fire-alarm system is part of a project's design -- already documented in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-building-permit entries; this Town-side requirement is separate from, and in addition to, MVFR's own direct plan review and permitting process described here
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Plan Review (Mountain View Fire Rescue)Submitted electronically to plans@mvfpd.org; requires IBC construction type/occupancy class, IBC/IFC edition, gross square footage, county (Weld or Boulder), and (for sprinkler work) the installing contractor's license number
- RequiredFire Alarm Test ReportsMust be on site for Final Approval, per MVFR's Application for Plan Review form
- OptionalTown of Erie Building Permit Application (if part of new construction or a remodel)Separate Town-administered process; MVFR's own approved permit is required before the Town will issue a building permit on qualifying residential and commercial projects (see residential-building-permit and commercial-building-permit entries)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection System Plan Review, Permit, and Inspection Fee | 0.025 x total project value (materials and labor), $110.00 minimum | Mountain View Fire Rescue Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, approved by the Board of Directors September 19, 2023 |
| Any inspection not explicitly listed | $110.00/hour | — |
| Fire alarm equipment system malfunction inspection | $150.00/alarm | Assessed for equipment/system malfunctions over three per location (uncorrected within 48 hours) or over ten responses per calendar year |
| Reinspection of a failed inspection | $165.00/hour, one-hour minimum | — |
| Inspections outside normal District business hours | $165.00/hour, two-hour minimum | — |
| Work performed without a permit | 50% premium over the normal fee | Life Safety Division Fee Schedule, Plan Review and Permit Fees section |
Change of Use / Change of Ownership Permit
VerifiedErie has no standalone 'change of use permit' application, fee, or numeric review timeline distinct from its general Commercial Building Permit process -- per the Town's own Commercial & Multifamily Projects page. The page lists 'Commercial Change of Use or Ownership' as one of twelve commercial permit categories in its project-type table, defined there simply as leading to 'Certificate of Occupancy Issuance,' and it shares the exact same submittal checklist, fee list (Plan Check Fee, Building Permit Fee, Town/County Use Tax, tap fees, impact fees, etc.), Mountain View Fire Rescue permit prerequisite, and published 'Commercial Permits: 4-6 Weeks for First Review Comments' timeline as every other category on that same page (Tenant Finish/Improvement, Remodel, Addition, and so on) -- also documented in the commercial-building-permit and commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entries.
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Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use permit application, fee, or numeric review timeline is published anywhere on the Town's Commercial & Multifamily Projects page, Fee Schedules page, or Does my project require a permit? page -- checked all directly (the raw page source for Commercial & Multifamily Projects was read directly, not just summarized)
- The Commercial & Multifamily Projects page's own project-type table lists 'Commercial Change of Use or Ownership' as a category alongside Commercial New Build, Tenant Finish or Improvement, Addition or Exterior Modification, Remodel, and others -- with 'Certificate of Occupancy Issuance' given as its defining outcome/subtype, rather than a distinct process description
- A change of use/ownership follows the SAME submittal package required for every other commercial category on that page: building permit application via eTRAKiT, water usage worksheet, business operations description with tenant name, State/Town stormwater permit (sites over 1 acre), FAA Form 7460-1 (Air Park Influence Area, if applicable), Mountain View Fire Permit, county health department approval (if applicable), Land Survey Plat, and site plan -- already documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry
- The same fee list applies as to any other commercial permit: Plan Check Fee, Building Permit Fee (valuation-based), Town Use Tax, Boulder County Use Tax, Water/Sewer Tap Fee, Raw Water Fee, Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical Permit Fee if applicable trade work accompanies the use change, and the four non-residential Impact Fee categories (Police, Public Facilities, Storm Drainage, Transportation). No distinct change-of-use fee line exists, and Erie's own Fee Schedule contains no separate Certificate of Occupancy dollar fee.
- The SAME 'Commercial Permits: 4-6 Weeks for First Review Comments' timeline applies as to every other commercial category, per the Town's Apply for Building Permits page, explicitly labeled 'typical, not guaranteed'
- A Mountain View Fire Rescue permit is required before Town building permit issuance on qualifying projects, per the Commercial & Multifamily Projects page's Fire Department Requirements section -- the same prerequisite documented in this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit, residential-building-permit, and commercial-building-permit entries; whether a specific change-of-use scenario triggers this MVFR requirement depends on the new occupancy classification and any accompanying construction
- Erie has adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as part of its codesAdopted I-Codes cycle (already documented at this file's jurisdiction level) -- the I-code edition that generally addresses change-of-occupancy classification requirements for existing buildings -- but the Town's own public-facing Commercial & Multifamily Projects page describes no distinct IEBC-specific change-of-use submittal checklist beyond the general commercial building-permit package quoted above
- To secure the resulting Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Temporary CO (TCO), the same TCO/CO checklist already documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry applies: final building/accessibility/mechanical/electrical/plumbing/commissioning inspections, final MVFR inspection, final county health inspection (if applicable), final Planning inspection, final Public Works/Engineering inspection, final Storm Water inspection, special inspection reports, and issuance of a Town of Erie Business License
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Customer Self-Service Portal / eTRAKiT) — Commercial Change of Use or Ownership categorySame eTRAKiT-based commercial submittal process used for every other category on the Town's Commercial & Multifamily Projects page; not accepted for plan review until the project submittal package is complete
- RequiredBusiness Operations Description with Tenant NameRequired element of the commercial submittal package, per the Commercial & Multifamily Projects page
- OptionalMountain View Fire Rescue PermitRequired before Town permit issuance on qualifying projects, per the Fire Department Requirements section of the Commercial & Multifamily Projects page
- RequiredTown of Erie Business LicenseRequired for issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, per the Commercial & Multifamily Projects page's TCO checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same table as all commercial 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 | No distinct change-of-use fee line exists in the Town's 2026 Fee Schedule; billed the same as any other commercial project if construction/trade work accompanies the use change |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Review will not begin until this fee is paid, per the Commercial & Multifamily Projects page |
| Town Use Tax + Boulder County Use Tax | 50% of total project valuation x (Town 3.5% + County 1.335%) | Same formula documented throughout this file; applies if the change of use involves any valued construction or material cost |
| Certificate of Occupancy | No standalone CO fee is published in Erie's 2026 Fee Schedule | Erie's own fee schedule contains no separate Certificate of Occupancy dollar line item, unlike nearby Dacono, which charges $125.00 for one — CO issuance in Erie appears to be bundled into the building permit fee rather than billed separately. |
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