This is PermitBase’s published record for Gilcrest as of 2026-08-17. It has since been superseded — see the current record.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.
Gilcrest building permits
VerifiedGilcrest, Colorado — as published 2026-08-17.
Verified 2026-08-17 · Source
Codes adopted
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… Show full citationHideThe 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 |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a residential or commercial electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) in Gilcrest. As with all electrical work in this jurisdiction, 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). No distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee line item is published anywhere in the Town's materials — a standalone EVSE circuit is billed under the same general Electrical Permit Fee schedule documented on this jurisdiction's electrical-permit entry.
Verified 2026-07-20 · 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) verifies the listed electrician's active Colorado DORA license 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
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit Application (Electrical trade section)Lists licensed electrician and address; electrical valuation entered separately from overall project valuation. No separate EV-specific application form was found published.
- 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, quoting the statute's cap on local electrical inspection fees. Show full citationHideThe Town's own fee handout states this explicitly, quoting the statute's cap on local electrical inspection fees. No EV-charger-specific line item is published; a standalone EVSE circuit is billed under this general electrical fee schedule, the same treatment documented on this jurisdiction's electrical-permit entry. The exact current-year state base-fee table was not separately reproduced in any Gilcrest-published document reviewed; confirm the live state base rate with the Building Department or DORA before budgeting. |
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 | — |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems within Gilcrest town limits. No standalone solar/photovoltaic fee line or application exists; a solar installation is billed as a standard Building Permit (structural/racking, valuation-based per 1997 UBC Table 1-A) plus an Electrical Permit (wiring/interconnection, billed by the Town at 1.15x the State of Colorado electrical fee schedule under CRS 12-23-117(3), since Gilcrest runs its own local electrical program rather than deferring to the State Electrical Board).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Gilcrest Building Permit Application (used for all trades, including solar) with project valuation entered for the structural/racking scope
- Electrical trade section of the same application completed for the wiring/interconnection scope, listing the installing electrician's Colorado DORA license number for contemporaneous verification per Resolution 2016-12
- Building Material Use Tax of 4% applies (materials estimated at 50% of project valuation in lieu of filing use tax returns, per Gilcrest Municipal Code Section 4-55)
- Colorado's statewide solar-permit fee cap (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113, enacted via HB21-1284) limits the AGGREGATE building-permit-related fees a Colorado local government may charge for a residential solar installation to 00 (and ,000 for commercial) regardless of the valuation-based table result — this is a statutory ceiling on top of, not a replacement for, the Town's own fee schedule
- Gilcrest's population (approximately 1,029-1,400) is well under the 5,000-resident threshold that triggers Colorado HB25-1096's automated-permitting (SolarAPP+ or equivalent) mandate for municipalities, and Gilcrest was not found listed as a SolarAPP+ participant (gosolarapp.org/landing-pages/solarapp-colorado) as of this review — so no automated instant-permitting pathway is available
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Town of Gilcrest)Single combined application used for all trades; structural/racking valuation and electrical trade section both completed for a solar installation
- RequiredColorado DORA Electrical LicenseInstalling electrician's license verified online by the Town/SAFEbuilt before the electrical portion is processed
- OptionalSite/Roof PlanShowing panel placement, though no dedicated solar checklist is published by the Town
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (structural/racking, valuation-based) | Per 1997 UBC Table 1-A (e.g., $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000) | Town of Gilcrest Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees Handout — no dedicated solar/photovoltaic fee line exists; a solar installation is billed under this general valuation table, subject to Colorado's statewide $500 residential solar-fee cap (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113) |
| Plan Check Fee | 30% of Building Permit Fee | Same handout |
| 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(3); Gilcrest issues its own electrical permits rather than deferring to the State Electrical Board |
| Building Material Use Tax | 4% of materials (estimated at 50% of project valuation) | Gilcrest Municipal Code Section 4-55 |
| Town Surcharge | $10.00 | Per handout |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions & Tenant Improvements)
Required for new commercial/non-residential construction, commercial additions and alterations, tenant improvements, and changes of use in the Town of Gilcrest. Gilcrest DOES have a real commercial code basis: the Gilcrest Municipal Code, Chapter 18, Article I (as rewritten in its entirety by Ord. No. 2023-03, adopted June 5, 2023) adopts the 2018 International Building Code (Chapters 1-35 plus Appendices I and N) as the Town of Gilcrest Building Code, and Article XI adopts the 2018 International Existing Building Code governing alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy in existing buildings. Section 18-5(b) makes it unlawful to 'erect, construct, enlarge, alter or change the use of any building or other structure within the Town without first obtaining all permits required.' There is, however, NO separate commercial permit application, no commercial-specific fee category, and no distinct Tenant Improvement/Tenant Finish permit type: all commercial work runs through the Town's single Building Permit Application and the same valuation-based fee schedule used for residential work, with plan review and inspections performed by SAFEbuilt, Inc. under contract to the Town. Note this file's codesAdopted section (written 2026-07-06) reported the Municipal Code as inaccessible (Municode 403) and no IBC edition locatable in Town-published documents — that gap is now CLOSED by this entry: the code text was successfully retrieved from Municode (Supplement 25, codified through Ord. No. 2023-06, adopted August 7, 2023) on 2026-08-02.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
Requirements
- Completed Town of Gilcrest Building Permit Application (the Town's single application form, used for all building work; there is no separate commercial application form) — available on the Town's Doing Business/Forms page
- Compliance with the 2018 International Building Code as adopted and amended by Gilcrest Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article I (Ord. No. 2023-03, 6-5-2023); alterations/tenant improvements/changes of occupancy in existing buildings are governed by the 2018 International Existing Building Code as adopted by Article XI
- Supporting trade codes as adopted by Ord. No. 2023-03: 2018 International Mechanical Code (Art. V), 2018 International Plumbing Code (Art. VI), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (Art. IX), 2023 National Electrical Code (Art. VII, adopted as 'most recent edition' as updated by the Colorado State Electrical Board), and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (Art. XIII; IBC Section 101.4.6 is locally amended to point to the 2021 IECC by name)
- Fire code compliance under the 2012 International Fire Code as adopted by Article X (Ord. No. 2014-16), administered through the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District — the fire code 'jurisdiction' and Chief are defined as the District's, so expect fire-district involvement on commercial projects
- Plans must fully conform to all Town zoning ordinances and other applicable regulations before any permit may issue (Municipal Code Sec. 18-5(b)); new commercial development may also trigger the Town's separate land-use/site development plan process (Land Use Application and 2017 SDP User Guide on the Planning & Zoning page)
- Electrical and plumbing trade contractors must be listed with active Colorado DORA license numbers, verified at application under the Town's Contemporaneous Review programs (Resolution 2016-12 for electricians; Plumber Guidelines rev. 10/28/20) — same requirement as residential work
- Per the locally amended IBC Section 105.5, permits expire if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days; renewal after expiration requires a new full permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Gilcrest Building Permit ApplicationThe Town's single building permit application, used for commercial and residential work alike — no commercial-specific application form is published
- RequiredConstruction plans and site planPlans sufficient for SAFEbuilt plan review under the 2018 IBC (new construction) or 2018 IEBC (alterations/tenant improvements/change of use); must demonstrate conformance with Town zoning per Municipal Code Sec. 18-5(b). No commercial-specific submittal checklist is published — confirm submittal contents with the Town (970-737-2426) before applying
- RequiredEnergy code compliance documentationCommercial work is subject to the 2021 IECC as adopted by Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article XIII and referenced by the locally amended IBC Section 101.4.6
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-based — same schedule as residential) | Per the 1997 UBC Table 1-A schedule: $23.00 at $1-$500 valuation, graduating to $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 per additional $1,000 | Town of Gilcrest Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees handout (re-fetched live 2026-08-02); Show full citationHideTown of Gilcrest Building Inspection and Plan Review Fees handout (re-fetched live 2026-08-02); project valuations based on the most current ICC Building Valuation Data. No separate commercial fee table exists — commercial and residential use the same schedule. See the residential-building-permit entry in this file for the full bracket-by-bracket table. |
| 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 Gilcrest Municipal Code Sec. 4-55, as cited on the Town's fee handout |
| Outside consultant engineering reviews | Actual costs | Fee handout, 'Other Inspections and Fees' item 5 — most likely to apply to larger commercial projects requiring engineering review beyond SAFEbuilt's standard plan check |
| Additional plan review (changes/additions/revisions to plans) | $75.00 per hour | — |
| Investigation Fee (work commenced before permit issuance) | 50% of permit fee per the fee handout; the locally amended IBC Section 109.4 (Ord. No. 2023-03) authorizes an investigation fee 'up to the amount of the permit fee' | The two published figures differ; both primary sources are quoted rather than silently reconciled. Show full citationHideThe two published figures differ; both primary sources are quoted rather than silently reconciled. PLAUSIBLE (not confirmed) reconciliation checked 2026-08-02: Sec. 109.4's 'up to the amount of the permit fee' reads as a statutory ceiling (the maximum the Town's ordinance authorizes), while the fee handout's flat 50% may be the Town's actual current administrative rate applied within that ceiling — this is a common ordinance-ceiling-vs-applied-rate pattern and is internally consistent, but no Town statement was found directly confirming this is the intended relationship (as opposed to a genuine drafting inconsistency between the two documents), so it is offered here as a plausible reading, not a resolved fact — applicants should confirm the rate actually charged with the Town/SAFEbuilt before budgeting for this specific fee. |
Sign Permit
Gilcrest is a small statutory Town in Weld County. Its Municipal Code is hosted on Municode Library, but the code's specific sign-regulation chapter could not be identified or independently fetched during this review — the Town's Municode host returned a 403 error on every direct access attempt (a pattern already documented in this file's codesAdopted notes for other code-adoption research), and no dedicated 'Sign Permit' or 'Sign Code' page was found on the Town's own website (townofgilcrest.org) distinct from its general Planning & Zoning and Forms pages. Building permitting (including any sign permits) is administered by the Town's Planning & Zoning / Building Department, with inspection services contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.
Reviewed 2026-08-17 · Source
Requirements
- No dedicated 'Sign Permit' or 'Sign Code' page distinct from the Town's general Planning & Zoning and Forms pages was found on townofgilcrest.org as of this review
- The Town's Municipal Code (hosted on Municode Library) could not be independently accessed during this review — direct fetch attempts returned a 403 error, consistent with access difficulties already noted elsewhere in this file's code-adoption research
- Contact the Town of Gilcrest Planning & Zoning / Building Department (970-737-2426) to confirm whether a sign permit is required for a specific sign and what standards apply
- No numeric sign-permit fee schedule or review-timeline figure was found published on the Town's website as of this review
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationContact the Town's Planning & Zoning / Building Department to confirm the current application form and requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee | Set by the Town's adopted fee schedule — amount not published online | Municipal Code Sec. 16-74(1)(a)(9) requires, as part of a sign permit application, the "Sign permit fee and plan check fee as established by the current fee schedule", and adds that "The applicant… Show full citationHideMunicipal Code Sec. 16-74(1)(a)(9) requires, as part of a sign permit application, the "Sign permit fee and plan check fee as established by the current fee schedule", and adds that "The applicant shall pay all costs billed by the Town relative to the review of the application." The fee schedule itself is a separately adopted instrument and is not published on the Town website, so the DOLLAR AMOUNT remains unpublished — but the fee's existence, its two components, and the cost-recovery provision are all codified. Gilcrest Municipal Code Chapter 18 (Building Regulations), read in full on library.municode.com 2026-08-17. Codified through Ordinance No. 2023-06, adopted 2023-08-07 (Supplement 25). |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedFire protection in Gilcrest is provided by the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District (PGFPD), which maintains a station at 14679 CR 42 in Gilcrest and issues permits for installation of any new, or modification to any existing, fire alarm or fire sprinkler system (including kitchen hood systems), per the District's own Plan Review Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2022). These PGFPD permits are in addition to any permits required by the Town of Gilcrest. Fees are tiered by project site square footage, and all contractors installing or repairing fire protection systems within the District must hold an applicable Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control registration.
Verified 2026-08-13 · Source
Requirements
- PGFPD issues permits for installation of any new, or modification to any existing, fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, including kitchen hood systems; these permits are in addition to any Town of Gilcrest municipal permits
- Permits are issued only upon review of submitted plans; submittals for fire alarm and suppression systems require one complete set of drawings (including cut sheets and calculations) plus one electronic version, stamped by a NICET Level III or higher technician in the appropriate field of engineering
- A copy of approved plans must be available at the job site during inspection
- As of January 1, 2022, all contractors installing and/or repairing fire protection systems within PGFPD's jurisdiction must hold an applicable registration with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
- Every permit issued includes one inspection per project phase; additional inspections beyond that are billed at $75.00/hour (or fraction thereof), and re-inspection fees must be paid before the third inspection and any subsequent inspections
- After-hours inspections (outside 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) are billed at $75.00/hour with a two-hour minimum
- Submittals are delivered or sent to District Headquarters, Platteville Fire Station, 202 Main Street, Platteville, CO 80651 (Dave Sutton, 970-817-1416)
Required documents
- RequiredPlan Review WorksheetCompleted and submitted to PGFPD District Headquarters
- RequiredFire Alarm/Sprinkler System Drawings (1 physical set + 1 electronic copy)Including cut sheets and calculations, stamped by a NICET Level III or higher technician
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review & Permit (tiered by site square footage) | $250.00 (0-9,999 sq ft) up to $2,000.00 (1,000,000+ sq ft) | Per PGFPD's Plan Review Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2022; e.g., $500.00 for 10,000-49,999 sq ft, $750.00 for 50,000-99,999 sq ft, $1,250.00 for 100,000-499,999 sq ft, $1,750.00 for 500,000-699,999 sq ft |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Review & Permit (tiered by site square footage) | $250.00 (0-9,999 sq ft) up to $2,000.00 (1,000,000+ sq ft) | Same tier structure as Fire Sprinkler System fees, per the Fee Schedule |
| Kitchen Hood System | $300.00 flat, all site sizes | Per the Fee Schedule |
| Additional Service or Re-inspection | $75.00/hour | Applies to re-inspections beyond the one included per project phase, and after-hours inspections (2-hour minimum) |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
Gilcrest does not publish a standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Change of Occupancy' permit application — the Town's own published permitting materials (Building Permit Application, SAFEbuilt-branded IRC guide handouts, fee schedules) are residential/IRC-focused and do not name a commercial building code edition, an adopted International Existing Building Code (IEBC) edition, or a change-of-occupancy process, per this file's own codesAdopted research. A use/occupancy change is presumed to be processed through the Town's general Building Permit Application; contact the Building Department to confirm requirements for a specific project, since no Gilcrest-specific IEBC citation could be located during this review.
Reviewed 2026-08-17 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone change-of-use or change-of-occupancy application is published on the Town's website as of this review
- This file's own code-adoption research found no IBC, IEBC, IECC, IMC, IPC, or IFGC edition cited in any Town-published document (Building Permit Application, SAFEbuilt IRC guide handouts, fee schedules, Electrical Permit Resolution, Contemporaneous Review Guidelines) — Gilcrest's published materials are residential/IRC-focused
- The Town's Municipal Code (hosted on Municode) could not be independently accessed during this review (403 error on direct fetch), so a supplementary code-adoption ordinance citation could not be verified
- Processed, if at all, through the Town's general Building Permit Application; contact the Building Department (970-737-2426) to confirm requirements, applicable code edition, and fees for a specific change-of-use project
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame general application used for other Gilcrest permit types
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (if construction accompanies the change) | Not published as a standalone change-of-use fee line | Contact the Building Department (970-737-2426) for a current fee quote |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-17.
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