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Gilcrest building permits
VerifiedGilcrest, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — confirmed as the operative residential code from the title block of the Town's own SAFEbuilt-published 'Building Guides for Homeowners' series (Re-Roofing, Additions to Single Family Dwellings, Accessory Structures, Patio Covers/Carports, Decks, Pole Barns, Window Replacement, Swimming Pools — all titled '2018 IRC' and published/revised 5.10.2019), which are the Town's own currently-linked permitting handouts as of this reviewNational Electrical Code: the Town's own 'Residential Electrical Wiring Guidelines' handout (SAFEbuilt Colorado, last revised 1/28/2010) cites 2008 NEC provisions (e.g., tamper-resistant receptacle requirements) and the Manufactured Housing Installation Permits handout separately states manufactured-home electric service 'shall be installed in accordance with 2008 National Electric Code (NEC)' — this is the most recent NEC edition citation found in any Town-published document; it is materially older than current NEC practice elsewhere in this corpus (2020/2023 cycles), and no more recent Town-published NEC edition citation could be located after checking the Building Permit Application, the Electrical Permit Resolution (2016-12), and both Contemporaneous Review Guidelines documents, none of which state a NEC edition themselvesBuilding Permit Fee valuation table: the Town's 'Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees' handout (undated, current as of this review since it is reproduced verbatim as an exhibit to the Amended 2025 Fee Schedule effective 5/1/2025) explicitly states fees are 'Based on Table 1A of the 97 Uniform Building Code' (i.e., the 1997 Uniform Building Code, a legacy pre-IRC/IBC code family) — this is a fee-calculation table only, not a statement that Gilcrest enforces 1997 UBC construction/life-safety provisions; the same handout separately states project valuations are based on 'the most current Building Valuation Data published by the International Code Council,' which is inconsistent with a static 1997-vintage fee table and is flagged here rather than silently reconciledNo IBC, IECC, IMC, IPC, or IFGC edition is cited in any Town-published document located during this review (Building Permit Application, all SAFEbuilt-branded IRC guide handouts, both fee schedules, both Contemporaneous Review Guidelines, the Electrical Permit Resolution, and the Mobile Home Permit Handout & Procedures) — Gilcrest's own published materials are residential/IRC-focused and do not name a commercial building/mechanical/plumbing/fuel-gas code edition; a plumbing code edition is likewise not stated, though the Plumber Contemporaneous Review Guidelines confirm plumbing permits are locally administeredColorado is a home-rule state with no statewide-mandated building code edition; Gilcrest is a statutory (non-home-rule) town, so its own municipal code and adopted-code ordinance would govern, but the Town's Municipal Code (hosted on Municode) returned a 403 error on every direct access attempt during this review and could not be independently verified as a supplementary source for code-adoption ordinance language — see tipsAndGotchas for the chase trailHB22-1362 statewide energy code floor (2021 IECC + electric-readiness/EV-ready/solar-ready requirements, effective window July 2023-July 2026): no Town-published document reviewed states an adopted IECC edition or references HB22-1362 compliance; the 2018 IRC guide series (Home Additions, Accessory Structures) does reference 'Energy Code Compliance Report (www.energycodes.gov) or REScheck calculations' as a required submittal item, which points toward some energy-code enforcement in practice, but no specific IECC edition or HB22-1362 statement was found in any Gilcrest-published source. This should be treated as an open item pending direct confirmation from the Building Department (970-737-2426) rather than assumed either way.
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family, duplex, and multi-family residential construction in the Town of Gilcrest. Plan review and inspections are performed by SAFEbuilt, Inc. under contract to the Town. Reviewed under the 2018 IRC per the Town's own published Building Guides for Homeowners series; fees are calculated using the Town's own valuation-based schedule referencing 1997 UBC Table 1A with current ICC Building Valuation Data.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Completed Town of Gilcrest Building Permit Application, listing property owner, general contractor, and separate electrical/plumbing/heating trade contractors with license information
- Site plan (survey-quality) showing distances to property lines for the closest structure including decks and covered patios, setbacks/offsets, subdivision/lot/block information
- Reviewed under the 2018 IRC as reflected in the Town's own published guide series
- Estimated project valuation (materials and labor) and square footage broken out by main floor, additional floors, unfinished/finished basement, crawlspace, covered porch, decks, and garage
- Electrical and plumbing trade contractors must be listed by name and Colorado DORA license number at application; the Town (via SAFEbuilt) will not process the application until an active license is verified for each listed trade contractor, per the Contemporaneous Review Guidelines for electricians (Resolution 2016-12) and plumbers (rev. 10/28/20)
- Type of sewage disposal (public or septic) and water supply/tap size must be disclosed on the application; septic requires county health department approval prior to permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit ApplicationIncludes fields for owner, general/electrical/plumbing/heating contractors, job site address, subdivision/lot/block, type of improvement, new residential structure type, estimated value, square footage breakdown, and office-use valuation/fee calculation
- RequiredSite Plan / SurveyShows property lines, setbacks, distance to closest structure (including decks/covered patios), utilities, and easements
- RequiredConstruction plans (foundation, floor, framing, elevations)Per 2018 IRC as reflected in the Town's SAFEbuilt-published guide series
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $23.00 | Town of Gilcrest Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees handout, reproduced as Exhibit 1 of the Amended 2025 Fee Schedule (effective 5/1/2025); table cites '97 Uniform Building Code Table 1A' as its basis |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 | $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001.00 and up | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Check Fee | 30% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Town Surcharge | $10.00 flat | — |
| Building Material Use Tax | 4% (materials estimated at 50% of project valuation in lieu of filing use tax returns), per Chapter 4, Article IV, Gilcrest Municipal Code | — |
Residential Addition / Home Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions to single-family dwellings in Gilcrest. Reviewed under the 2018 IRC per the Town's own published 'Additions to Single Family Dwellings' guide (SAFEbuilt, Inc., rev. 5.10.2019).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan showing dimensions, setbacks, easements, utilities, and distance to property lines; structures may not be built over setback lines, easements, or property lines
- Floor plan showing existing house dimensions, new room dimensions, new openings, and relocated items; new openings exceeding 6 feet in a bearing wall require detailed specifications
- Additions cannot enclose bedroom or basement egress windows; heat must be supplied to all habitable rooms in the addition
- Existing electric service amperage must be indicated on the plan; service upgrade or relocation may be required
- Construction details required: foundation detail, exterior elevations, Energy Code Compliance Report (energycodes.gov) or REScheck calculations, and Manual D & J documentation if new HVAC appliances are installed
- A foundation designed by a licensed Engineer or Architect may be required depending on conditions
- As owner-builder, the property owner is the responsible party of record; Colorado law requires 2 years' occupancy after owner-builder work is completed
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit ApplicationType of Improvement checked as 'Addition' or 'Remodel'
- RequiredSite Plan
- RequiredFloor Plan and Construction DetailsFoundation detail, exterior elevations, energy code compliance documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | Per the 1997 UBC Table 1A-based valuation schedule in the Town's current fee handout, starting at $23.00 minimum | Amended 2025 Fee Schedule, effective 5/1/2025 |
| Plan Check Fee | 30% of Building Permit Fee | — |
| Town Surcharge | $10.00 flat | — |
| Building Material Use Tax | 4% of materials (estimated at 50% of project valuation) | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems in Gilcrest. The Town runs its own local electrical permitting program (via SAFEbuilt) rather than deferring to the Colorado State Electrical Board; fees are scaled at the maximum 15% surcharge above the State of Colorado's own fee schedule per CRS 12-23-117(3). Contractors must hold an active Colorado DORA electrical/contractor license, contemporaneously verified by the Town per Resolution 2016-12.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work must be performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed electrician listed on the permit application by name and Colorado DORA license number
- Per Resolution No. 2016-12 (implementing HB16-1073 / C.R.S. 12-23-116(10)): the Town (or SAFEbuilt on its behalf) reviews the application to confirm the listed electrician's license number is present, then verifies an active license via the Colorado DORA online License Lookup before the application will be processed
- If the electrician performing/overseeing the work changes during construction, the applicant must notify the Town of the new electrician's name/license number for re-verification; work may be ordered stopped if the new electrician's license cannot be verified
- At time of inspection, the building inspector may request to verify the identity of the electrician who performed the work and may fail the inspection at their discretion if identity/licensing cannot be confirmed
- Wiring must comply with the branch-circuit, receptacle, grounding, and smoke/CO-detector requirements described in the Town's Residential Electrical Wiring Guidelines (citing 2008 NEC provisions as of the document's last revision, 1/28/2010 — the most recent NEC edition citation found in any Town-published source)
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit Application (Electrical trade section)Lists licensed electrician and address; electrical valuation entered separately from overall project valuation
- RequiredColorado DORA Electrical/Contractor LicenseVerified online by the Town/SAFEbuilt at application and again if the electrician changes during construction
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Scaled at 1.15x (15% above) the current State of Colorado Electrical Fee Schedule, per CRS Article 23, Section 12-23-117 | The Town's own fee handout states this explicitly and quotes the statute: 'the maximum fees...chargeable for electrical inspection by any city, town, county, or city and county shall not be more than fifteen percent above those provided for in this section, and no such local government shall impose or collect any other fee or charge related to electrical inspections or permits.' The exact current-year state base-fee table was not separately reproduced in any Gilcrest-published document reviewed; applicants should confirm the live state base rate with the Building Department or DORA before budgeting. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in Gilcrest. The Town runs its own local plumbing permitting program (via SAFEbuilt) rather than deferring to a State of Colorado plumbing board; contractors must hold an active Colorado DORA plumbing/contractor license, contemporaneously verified by the Town per its Plumber License Contemporaneous Review Guidelines (rev. 10/28/20, implementing C.R.S. 12-155-120(1) and HB19-1086).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing work must be performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed plumber listed on the permit application by name and Colorado DORA license number
- The Town (or SAFEbuilt on its behalf) verifies the listed plumber's active DORA plumbing/contractor license via the online License Lookup before the application is processed; an unlisted or unverified plumber will halt processing until resolved
- If the plumber performing/overseeing the work changes during construction, the applicant must notify the Town of the new plumber's name/license number for re-verification; work may be ordered stopped if the new plumber's license cannot be verified
- At time of a relevant inspection, the building inspector may request to verify the plumber's identity and may fail the inspection at their discretion if identity/licensing cannot be confirmed
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit Application (Plumbing trade section)Lists licensed plumber and address
- RequiredColorado DORA Plumbing/Contractor LicenseVerified online by the Town/SAFEbuilt at application and again if the plumber changes during construction
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as Building) | Per the 1997 UBC Table 1A-based valuation schedule in the Town's current fee handout, starting at $23.00 minimum | Amended 2025 Fee Schedule, effective 5/1/2025; no separate standalone plumbing fee table was found distinct from the general Building Permit Fee schedule |
| Plan Check Fee | 30% of Permit Fee | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Furnace, Air Conditioner)
VerifiedRequired for heating and cooling equipment installation or replacement in Gilcrest. Furnace/air conditioner installation or replacement is billed as a flat 'Single Stop' fee under the Town's current fee schedule rather than the general valuation-based schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Central heating equipment must be supplied by an individual branch circuit per the Town's Residential Electrical Wiring Guidelines
- A disconnecting means must be installed in-sight of central heating equipment (furnaces, boilers)
- New HVAC appliance installations as part of an addition require Manual D & J documentation per the Town's Additions to Single Family Dwellings guide
- Contractors performing mechanical work are subject to the same owner-builder disclosure rules as other trades
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit Application (Heating trade section)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace/Air Conditioner (Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule) | $70.00 flat | Town of Gilcrest Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees handout, current per the Amended 2025 Fee Schedule effective 5/1/2025 |
| Building Material Use Tax | 4% of materials (estimated at 50% of project valuation), per Chapter 4, Article IV, Gilcrest Municipal Code | Applicability to flat Single Stop fee items was not separately clarified in the Town's documents; noted here for completeness rather than assumed |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing work in Gilcrest. Billed as a flat 'Single Stop' fee. Reviewed under 2018 IRC Sections R806 (roof ventilation) and R908 (reroofing) per the Town's own SAFEbuilt-published 'Residential Re-roofing' guide (rev. 5.10.2019).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Owner may perform the re-roof personally as owner-builder
- No more than two (2) layers of roofing are allowed upon completion of installation; roof replacement (tear-off to deck) is required where the existing roof is water-soaked/deteriorated, is wood shake/slate/clay/cement/asbestos-cement tile, or already has two or more layers, per IRC R908.3
- For complete tear-offs: roof sheathing must provide a rigid surface; repair/replace warped, cracked, or delaminated boards; apply new minimum 15# asphalt-saturated felt underlayment on a dry deck (one layer for 4:12+ slopes; 19-inch laps for 2:12-4:12 slopes)
- Fasteners must penetrate a minimum of 3/4 inch into decking material; nail guns permitted if properly adjusted
- Existing roof jacks/vents must be replaced if in poor condition, badly rusted, or deteriorated
- Asphalt shingles must be tested per ASTM D 7158 and meet IRC Table R905.2.4.1(1) classification requirements; check with the jurisdiction for Ice & Water Shield requirements specific to the project
- A mid-roof inspection may be required in addition to the final inspection depending on scope — confirm with the Building Department when the permit is issued
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit ApplicationType of Improvement checked accordingly; the Town's own guide lists only 'Permit Application' as the required submittal for a straightforward re-roof
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof (re-shingle) — Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule | $60.00 flat | Town of Gilcrest Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees handout, current per the Amended 2025 Fee Schedule effective 5/1/2025 |
Accessory Dwelling Unit / Accessory Structure Permit
Covers accessory structures (sheds, detached garages, and similar) in Gilcrest under the Town's own 2018 IRC 'Accessory Structures' guide (SAFEbuilt, Inc., rev. 5.10.2019). No Gilcrest-specific document naming a distinct 'Accessory Dwelling Unit' (habitable second dwelling) permit category, size threshold, or zoning use-standard was located during this review; this entry is scoped to the accessory-structure permit process the Town does publish, with the ADU-specific gap flagged honestly below rather than invented.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan showing dimensions and relationship to setback lines, easements, property lines; check with the zoning department for any location/size restrictions applicable to accessory structures
- A survey from a registered land surveyor is required if the project is in a protected area; an as-built survey is required if proposed within 12 inches of a required minimum setback
- Construction details required: foundation detail (Detail A or B per the Town's guide), framing/roof/wall specifications, and floor plan showing whether the space is heated (subject to local energy code requirements for conditioned accessory structures) or unheated
- Check with the Building Department for the size of structures exempt from permits entirely
- As owner-builder, the property owner is the responsible party of record; permits expire if no work is performed for longer than 180 days and are valid for work to begin within six months
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit ApplicationType of Improvement checked as 'New Building' or 'Other'; primary and accessory structure building heights both required if an accessory structure
- RequiredSite Plan
- RequiredConstruction Details and Floor PlanFoundation detail, framing specifications, braced wall panel detail where applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, general schedule) | Per the 1997 UBC Table 1A-based valuation schedule, starting at $23.00 minimum | No separate flat fee for accessory structures/ADUs was found; billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule unless the structure qualifies for a listed Single Stop category |
| Plan Check Fee | 30% of Permit Fee | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in Gilcrest. Billed as a flat 'Single Stop' fee under the Town's current fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition permit application submitted to the Town/SAFEbuilt prior to commencing demolition work
- No Gilcrest-specific document located during this review details additional demolition-specific requirements (e.g., utility disconnect verification, asbestos survey) beyond the flat fee itself; applicants should confirm any additional requirements directly with the Building Department given the general absence of a dedicated demolition guide in the Town's published materials
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit ApplicationType of Improvement/demolition scope noted on the application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition (Single Stop Projects Fee Schedule) | $50.00 flat | Town of Gilcrest Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees handout, current per the Amended 2025 Fee Schedule effective 5/1/2025 |
Deck / Patio Cover / Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for decks, patio covers, and carports in Gilcrest. Reviewed under 2018 IRC per the Town's own SAFEbuilt-published 'Patio Covers/Carports' guide (rev. 5.10.2019); a separate 'Decks' guide is also published in the Town's forms library.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Site plan showing structure dimensions and relationship to setback lines, easements, and property lines; structures must meet zoning requirements
- Construction/cross-section plan showing footing dimensions, column dimensions, attachment details, and spans of rafters/beams with roof pitch and material dimensions
- Patio covers are limited to 12 feet in height maximum; all lumber in contact with ground or concrete must be treated or rated for this use; fasteners must be hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel, ring-shanked or annular-grooved
- If any side of a carport/patio cover is closer than 5 feet to the property line, that side must be enclosed with a solid 1-hour fire-rated wall; at least 2 sides of a carport must remain open to conform to Building Code requirements, and Zoning Approval is required for any side built within 5 feet of the property line
- Footings must reach at least the local frost depth; posts must be natural decay-resistant or preservative-treated wood, supported by a metal pedestal projecting 1 inch above concrete and 6 inches above exposed earth
- Any truss system must be designed and approved by the truss manufacturer's design professional, with stamped truss drawings required on site for all inspections
- Pergolas: check with the Building Department whether a permit is required at all, since pergolas typically do not transfer roof load to footings; if required, show size/location on a plot plan with distances to property line and other structures
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit Application
- RequiredSite Plan
- RequiredCross-Section Patio Cover/Carport PlanFill-in-the-blank construction detail sheet covering roof covering, pitch, underlayment, rafters, beam, posts, connection-to-house detail, and property-line proximity
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, general schedule) | Per the 1997 UBC Table 1A-based valuation schedule, starting at $23.00 minimum | No separate flat fee specific to decks/patio covers/carports was found; billed under the general Building Permit Fee valuation schedule |
| Plan Check Fee | 30% of Permit Fee | — |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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