Electrical Permit in Greeley, Colorado
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of any electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment in Greeley, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) as adopted by Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-377. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as building permits — Greeley does not publish a separate electrical-only fee table.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of any electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment (Sec. 22-424(1)); a separate permit is required for each project
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-377 (Ord. No. 37, 2023), which superseded the previously adopted 2020 NEC
- Homeowners may obtain a homeowner permit to personally perform electrical work on their own residence, via a notarized affidavit attesting to knowledge of NEC requirements (Sec. 22-424(2))
- Working before permit issuance subjects the responsible party to a fee of 200% of the regular permit fee (Sec. 22-424(3))
- Permit fee schedule is the same Building Permit Fee Schedule adopted in Sec. 22-33 (valuation-based) — applies to all electrical permits under this code (Sec. 22-424(7))
- Minor exemptions requiring no permit: lamp/fixture and receptacle replacement, minor maintenance/repair (e.g., cord replacement, tightening connections), equipment manufacturing/testing/servicing off-site, and circuits under 50 volts (with NEC Article 411 lighting-system exception) (Sec. 22-424(6))
- Apply through eTRAKiT
Required documents
- Required
Electrical Permit Application
Submitted online through eTRAKiT at trakit.greeleygov.com/etrakit/
- Optional
Homeowner Affidavit
Notarized affidavit required if a homeowner is personally performing the electrical work on their own residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as building permits) | $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the City's 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule Table 1-A | Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-424(7) adopts the Sec. 22-33 fee schedule for all electrical permits; no separate electrical-only fee table is published |
| Working without permit penalty | 200% of the regular permit fee | Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-424(3); exception for demonstrated emergency electrical work |
Review timeline
Not published
Greeley does not publish a plan-review timeline — contact the building department for current turnaround.
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed; work may not be concealed until approved or 2 working days have elapsed from notification (Sec. 22-424(8)(c))
- 2
Final
Certificate of approval issued authorizing utility connection once the installation is found to conform to the NEC and local amendments (Sec. 22-424(8)(b))
Tips
- Greeley does not publish a separate electrical fee table — electrical permits are charged against the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule used for building permits (Sec. 22-424(7)).
- A homeowner can pull their own electrical permit for work on their primary residence via a notarized affidavit, but this exemption cannot be reused within 2 years of a certificate of occupancy on that property, and does not apply to rental or resale property.
- The city adopted the 2023 NEC (Ord. No. 37, 2023), replacing the prior 2020 NEC — verify plan sets and inspections reference the current 2023 edition.
- Concealment of wiring before inspection approval (or before 2 working days have elapsed from notice) violates Sec. 22-424(8)(c).
Frequently asked questions
- What edition of the National Electrical Code does Greeley use?
- The City of Greeley adopted the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70) by Ordinance No. 37, 2023, effective September 19, 2023, per Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-377, replacing the previously adopted 2020 NEC.
- Is there a separate electrical permit fee schedule in Greeley?
- No. Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-424(7) applies the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule (Sec. 22-33) to all electrical permits; no dedicated electrical-only fee table was found.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) — official building department
- Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-377 — National Electrical Code adopted
- Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-424 — Permits and approvals
- Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-435 — Exemptions
- Building Permits and Inspections | City of Greeley (published plan-review timeline table — lists only new-construction/footing/additions-remodels tracks; no standalone electrical trade-permit turnaround published)
- Permits, Licenses and Inspections for Businesses | City of Greeley (checked for a trade-permit review time; none published)
- Permits, Licenses and Inspections for Residents | City of Greeley (checked for a trade-permit review time; none published)
- City of Greeley 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
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 Greeley building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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