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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Gilcrest, Colorado

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (structural/racking, valuation-based)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)
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)
Plan Check FeeSame handout
30% of Building Permit Fee
Electrical Permit FeePer CRS Article 23, Section 12-23-117(3); Gilcrest issues its own electrical permits rather than deferring to the State Electrical Board
Scaled at 1.15x (15% above) the current State of Colorado Electrical Fee Schedule
Building Material Use TaxGilcrest Municipal Code Section 4-55
4% of materials (estimated at 50% of project valuation)
Town SurchargePer handout
$10.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement verified before energizing

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Racking/roof-penetration attachment, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

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

Tips

  • Gilcrest has no dedicated solar permit application or fee line — a solar PV installation is processed as a standard Building Permit (structural) plus Electrical Permit (wiring), using the Town's general valuation-based fee tables.
  • Colorado's statewide solar-fee cap (C.R.S. 24-48.5-113) limits total local government fees for a residential system to $500 — if the Town's valuation-based calculation would exceed that, the statutory cap controls.
  • Because Gilcrest runs its own local electrical permitting program (via SAFEbuilt) rather than deferring to the State Electrical Board, have your electrician's Colorado DORA license number ready for the Town's contemporaneous verification requirement (Resolution 2016-12).

Frequently asked questions

Gilcrest requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Gilcrest Planning & Zoning / Building Department (building inspection services contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) at 970-737-2426 before starting work.

In Gilcrest, the published Building Permit Fee (structural/racking, valuation-based) is: 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). Additional published fees: Plan Check Fee — 30% of Building Permit Fee; Electrical Permit Fee — Scaled at 1.15x (15% above) the current State of Colorado Electrical Fee Schedule; Building Material Use Tax — 4% of materials (estimated at 50% of project valuation); Town Surcharge — $10.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Gilcrest does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Gilcrest Planning & Zoning / Building Department (building inspection services contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) at 970-737-2426 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Town of Gilcrest); Colorado DORA Electrical License. Depending on your project, Gilcrest may also ask for: Site/Roof Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gilcrest requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Gilcrest Planning & Zoning / Building Department (building inspection services contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) (970-737-2426).

Apply through Town of Gilcrest Planning & Zoning / Building Department (building inspection services contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc.) at 304 8th Street, Gilcrest, CO 80623. Phone: 970-737-2426, email: hana@townofgilcrest.org. Office hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Town Hall, 304 8th Street). Building inspection services are provided under contract by SAFEbuilt, Inc. (3755 Precision Drive, Suite 140, Loveland, CO 80538; main line 866-977-4111); inspection scheduling is handled via the inspection line printed on the issued permit card, not the Town's general office line.. Official information: https://townofgilcrest.org/departments/planning-zoning/.

No. The Town has no dedicated solar/photovoltaic permit form or fee line as of this review. A solar PV installation is processed using the same combined Building Permit Application used for all trades, with a Building Permit (structural, valuation-based) and an Electrical Permit (wiring) both required.

Yes — Colorado's statewide statute C.R.S. 24-48.5-113 (enacted via HB21-1284) caps the aggregate building-permit fees any Colorado local government, including Gilcrest, may charge for a residential solar installation at $500 ($1,000 for commercial), regardless of what the general valuation-based fee table would otherwise calculate.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Gilcrest building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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