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Evans building permits
VerifiedEvans, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Primary Structure)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes and other new residential primary structures in Evans. Falls under the City's 'Building New Primary Structure' permit category, which requires a full plan review and inspection set. Reviewed under the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted (2023 NEC per the State of Colorado).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Categorized as 'Building New Primary Structure' per the City's 'What Type of Permit Do I Need?' guide — reserved for new residential and commercial primary structures, requiring a full plan review and inspection set
- Application materials must include plot plans with full elevations called out, a completed raw water dedication form, and a fire impact fee form
- All contractors (general, electrical, plumbing) must hold a current City of Evans business license
- Applications submitted electronically via CitizenServe (citizenserve.com/cityofevans) as PDF documents; as of May 19, 2025 all contractors must apply directly through CitizenServe
- New Residential Plan Review Fee of $700.00 due at time of application submittal
Required documents
- RequiredNew Residential Building Permit Application (CitizenServe)Submitted electronically via CitizenServe
- RequiredPlot Plan with Full ElevationsDrawn to scale (typically 1" = 20'), showing lot dimensions, setbacks, and structure elevations
- RequiredCity of Evans Certification of Raw Water DedicationRequired for new primary structures
- RequiredFire Impact Fee Form2026 Fire Impact Fee Form (fillable)
- RequiredStructural DrawingsFloor framing and roof framing, bearing an original seal and signature of a Colorado-registered architect or engineer
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee | $75.00 | Charged to review building permit applications and issue permits |
| New Residential Plan Review Fee | $700.00 | Due at time of application submittal; new plan review/pre-rewrite |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $26.24 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000.01 to $500,000 | $1,109.38 for the first $100,000 plus $6.26 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000.01 and up | $6,228.38 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.02 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Use Tax | 4.5% of half the total building valuation | Example: $100,000 valuation -> $50,000 half -> 4.5% = $2,250 use tax; per 2024 Fee Schedule (rate not restated in 2026 schedule) |
| Transportation, Fire/Rescue, Park, Police, and School Impact Fees | Vary by unit type — e.g., Single Unit Transportation Impact Fee $11,558.00, Fire/Rescue $1,241.00, Park $6,111.00, Police $940.00, School $2,498.00 (single family detached), per 2026 Fee Schedule | — |
Residential/Commercial Addition or Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, remodels, and tenant finishes in Evans. Falls under the City's 'Building Addition and Remodel' permit category (plan review plus more than one inspection), or 'Building Accessory Structure' for detached garages, sheds, carports, and gazebos.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Categorized as 'Building Addition and Remodel' (patio covers, pergolas, basement finishes, additions, tenant finishes) or 'Building Accessory Structure' (detached garages, shops, sheds, carports, gazebos) per the City's 'What Type of Permit Do I Need?' guide
- A site plan displaying setbacks is required for both categories; accessory structures additionally require evidence the structure's materials/colors match the primary structure
- Structural drawings (floor/roof framing) must bear an original seal and signature of a Colorado-registered architect or engineer where applicable
- A plot plan is required if adding onto an existing structure, placing a new detached structure on the lot, or replacing an existing structure
- All commercial submittals must be stamped and signed by a Colorado Registrant
- Final inspection must occur within 2 years of permit issuance; permit is void if construction doesn't commence within 180 days or halts for 180 continuous days
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial and Residential Addition or Remodel Application (CitizenServe)Submitted electronically via CitizenServe
- RequiredPlot PlanDrawn to scale (typically 1" = 20'), showing lot boundaries, setbacks, easements, and all existing/proposed structures; 2 copies required for single- and two-family residential
- OptionalStructural DrawingsFloor and roof framing, stamped/signed by a Colorado-registered architect or engineer if applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee | $75.00 | — |
| Plan Review Fee — Stock Plans/Rewrites/Addition and Remodel | $50.00 | Due at time of submittal |
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation table) | $26.24 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers | 2026 Fee Schedule |
| Use Tax | 4.5% of half the total valuation | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical service upgrades and modifications in Evans. Standalone electrical upgrades fall under the City's 'Building One Stop' category (single inspection, no plan review, quick approval). Residential electrical permits are billed on a distinct area-based fee schedule; commercial on a valuation-based schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical upgrades are explicitly listed among 'Building One Stop' permit examples in the City's 'What Type of Permit Do I Need?' guide — one inspection, no plan review, quick approval
- Governed by the 2023 NEC 'per the State of Colorado' per the City's live Current Codes and Zoning page (note: some older application PDFs still print 2017 NEC — see codesAdopted discrepancy note)
- Electrical contractors must hold current state licensure; state license number recorded on the application
- Photovoltaic (solar) electrical upgrades must be submitted as a separate permit from the PV system permit itself
Required documents
- RequiredOne Stop Building Application (CitizenServe)Used for electrical upgrades among other One Stop categories
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Permit — 0 to 1,000 sq ft | $60.00 | 2026 Fee Schedule |
| Residential Electrical Permit — 1,001 to 1,500 sq ft | $90.00 | — |
| Residential Electrical Permit — 1,501 to 2,000 sq ft | $120.00 | — |
| Residential Electrical Permit — each additional 100 sq ft above 2,000 sq ft | add $6.00 (on top of the $120.00 base) | — |
| Commercial Electrical Permit — valuation up to $2,000 | $60.00 | — |
| Commercial Electrical Permit — every $1,000 above $2,000 | add $6.00 (on top of the $120.00 base) | — |
| Temp Meter Release | $60.00 | — |
| Electrical Inspection (one-time) | $57.50 | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00/hour (minimum 1 hour) | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing modifications and water heater installation/replacement in Evans, governed by the 2018 IPC as adopted. Water heater replacement is explicitly a 'Building One Stop' category item; other plumbing work is billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee, as no separate flat plumbing fee schedule is published.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Water heaters are explicitly listed among 'Building One Stop' permit examples in the City's 'What Type of Permit Do I Need?' guide
- Governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted per the City's Current Codes and Zoning page
- Water Service Inspection and Sanitary Sewer Inspection are separately fee-scheduled one-time inspections
Required documents
- RequiredOne Stop Building Application (CitizenServe)Used for water heater installation/replacement and similar plumbing-adjacent One Stop items
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation table) | $26.24 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No separate flat-fee plumbing schedule was found published; billed under the same Valuation Chart used for building permits generally |
| Water Service Inspection (one-time) | $60.00 | — |
| Sanitary Sewer Inspection (one-time) | $60.00 | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00/hour (minimum 1 hour) | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioner, and fireplace installation or replacement in Evans, governed by the 2018 IMC/IFGC as adopted. Furnaces, air conditioners, and fireplaces are explicitly 'Building One Stop' category items — single inspection, no plan review, quick approval.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace, air conditioning, and fireplace (gas or wood) installation/replacement are explicitly listed as 'Building One Stop' permit examples on the City's 'What Type of Permit Do I Need?' guide and on the One Stop Building Application itself (which has dedicated checkboxes for Furnace, Air Conditioning New/Replacement, and Fireplace Gas/Wood)
- Governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted
- Gas Piping Test is a separately fee-scheduled one-time inspection
Required documents
- RequiredOne Stop Building Application (CitizenServe)Has dedicated fields for Furnace, Air Conditioning (New/Replacement), and Fireplace (Gas/Wood)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation table) | $26.24 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No separate flat-fee mechanical schedule was found published; billed under the same Valuation Chart used for building permits generally. 'Valuation for Installation' assumed figures were published in the 2024 Fee Schedule for specific equipment: Fireplace (non-masonry) $1,800.00; Air Conditioner $1,500.00; Sprinkler System $600.00 — not restated in the 2026 schedule |
| Gas Piping Test (one-time) | $57.50 | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00/hour (minimum 1 hour) | — |
Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing in Evans. Explicitly named as a 'Building One Stop' category item on both the City's permit-type guide and the One Stop Building Application itself, which includes a dedicated field for 'number of squares.'
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roofing is explicitly listed as a 'Building One Stop' permit example — single inspection, no plan review, quick approval
- The One Stop Building Application includes a specific 're-roof' checkbox with a field for '# of Squares'
- Contractors must hold a current City of Evans business license
Required documents
- RequiredOne Stop Building Application (CitizenServe)Includes a dedicated Re-Roof field with number-of-squares entry
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation table) | $26.24 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No separate flat-fee roofing schedule was found published; billed under the same Valuation Chart used for building permits generally |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00/hour (minimum 1 hour) | — |
Photovoltaic (Solar) Permit
VerifiedRequired for solar panel installation in Evans. Explicitly its own named permit category ('Photovoltaic') distinct from the Building One Stop / Addition-Remodel / New Primary Structure categories, for both commercial and residential systems.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Photovoltaic (commercial and residential) is its own named category on the City's 'What Type of Permit Do I Need?' guide
- Electric upgrades associated with a solar installation must be submitted as a SEPARATE permit from the Photovoltaic permit itself, per the City's own guide
- Governed by the 2023 NEC (per the State of Colorado, per the City's Current Codes and Zoning page) for electrical scope, and 2018 IBC/IRC for structural/roof-mounting scope
Required documents
- RequiredPhotovoltaic Permit Application (CitizenServe)Submitted electronically; a distinct application category from the One Stop or Addition/Remodel forms
- OptionalElectrical Upgrade Permit (if applicable)Filed as a separate permit from the PV system permit per the City's own guide
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation table) | $26.24 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No solar-specific flat fee was found published; billed under the same Valuation Chart as other valuation-based permits |
| Administration Fee | $75.00 | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of whole or partial buildings in Evans. Its own named category on the City's 'What Type of Permit Do I Need?' guide, requiring a State of Colorado Asbestos Mitigation form.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition is its own named permit category, for whole or partial building demolition
- Requires a State of Colorado Asbestos Mitigation form to be submitted with the application
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (CitizenServe)Submitted electronically
- RequiredState of Colorado Asbestos Mitigation FormRequired to be turned in with the application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation table) | $26.24 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No demolition-specific flat fee was found published; billed under the same Valuation Chart as other permits |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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