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Photovoltaic (Solar) Permit in Evans, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (general valuation table)No solar-specific flat fee was found published; billed under the same Valuation Chart as other valuation-based permits
$26.24 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers
Administration Fee2026 Fee Schedule, Building Administration, Inspection and Review Fees — Administration Fees at $75.00.
$75.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Photovoltaic (Solar) Permit permit actually take in Evans?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking, roof penetrations, and electrical connections verified

See the full Evans inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Evans requires the electrical upgrade portion of a solar project (e.g., panel/service changes to support the PV system) to be filed as its own separate permit from the Photovoltaic permit — plan for two applications, not one, if your installation needs an electrical upgrade.

Frequently asked questions

Evans requires a photovoltaic (solar) permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Evans Building Division (in-house City staff since 2025; formerly contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) at 970-475-1110 before starting work.

In Evans, the published Building Permit Fee (general valuation table) is: $26.24 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers. Additional published fees: Administration Fee — $75.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Evans does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Evans Building Division (in-house City staff since 2025; formerly contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) at 970-475-1110 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Photovoltaic Permit Application (CitizenServe). Depending on your project, Evans may also ask for: Electrical Upgrade Permit (if applicable). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Evans requires 2 inspection(s) for a photovoltaic (solar) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Evans Building Division (in-house City staff since 2025; formerly contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) (970-475-1110).

Apply through City of Evans Building Division (in-house City staff since 2025; formerly contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) at 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620. Phone: 970-475-1110, email: building@evanscolorado.gov. Office hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Inspection Line 970-475-2211 (per the City's current Addition/Remodel application form's inspection contact; note some older One Stop application copy still lists a legacy SAFEbuilt inspection line, 303-774-0454 / 303-774-1388, that predates the 2025 in-house transition). Official information: https://www.evanscolorado.gov/building-business-development/building-and-renovating/.

Evans, Colorado has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), adopted and enforced per the City's 'Current Codes and Zoning' page; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted 'per the State of Colorado' — per the City's current 'Current Codes and Zoning' page, https://www.evanscolorado.gov/building-business-development/building-and-renovating/current-codes-and-zoning/; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), applied together with the Colorado Model Energy Efficiency Construction and Renovation Standards; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; Evans Municipal Code (Title 15, Buildings and Construction) governs adoption — https://library.municode.com/co/evans/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=MUCO_TIT15BUCO; Evans' own sources disagree on the electrical code edition. The City's 'Current Codes and Zoning' webpage lists the 2023 NEC, while several City application PDFs — the One Stop Building Application and the Commercial/Residential Addition or Remodel Application — still print 'Current Adopted Code is 2018 IRC, IMC, IFGC, IPC, IFC; 2017 NEC, 2012 IECC.' The Current Codes and Zoning page is the better source: it is the City's dedicated, more recently maintained code reference, and the 2023 NEC matches the statewide adoption cycle other Colorado jurisdictions such as Northglenn are on. The application text appears to be a holdover from before the City brought building services in house in 2025. Confirm the governing edition with Building Division staff before you design or order equipment to it.. Local amendments apply — see the Evans overview page for the full list.

No. The City treats Photovoltaic as its own permit category, and explicitly requires any associated electrical upgrade to be submitted as a separate permit.

Sources & verification

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Fee schedules

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