Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Greeley, Colorado
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical installations in Greeley, governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted by Greeley Municipal Code Secs. 22-161 and 22-347. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as building permits.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Mechanical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of furnaces, boilers, compressors, air handling units, ventilation systems, and appliance vents
- Governed by the 2021 IMC (Sec. 22-161) and 2021 IFGC (Sec. 22-347) as adopted by City of Greeley; fuel gas piping and gas-fired appliance venting fall under the IFGC specifically
- Permit fee schedule is the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule adopted in Sec. 22-33 — no separate mechanical-only fee table was found published by the City
- Apply through eTRAKiT
Required documents
- Required
Mechanical Permit Application
Submitted online through eTRAKiT at trakit.greeleygov.com/etrakit/
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical 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 | No separate mechanical-only fee table was found on the City's Building Permits and Inspections page; the general valuation-based schedule governs (Secs. 22-33, 22-34) |
| Fee refunds | Up to 80% of an unused permit fee within 180 days of payment | Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-163 (mechanical code fee-refund amendment) |
Review timeline
Not published
Greeley does not publish a plan-review timeline — contact the building department for current turnaround.
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed; gas piping pressure test before concealment
- 2
Final
Equipment operational; combustion air, venting, and clearances verified per 2021 IMC/IFGC
Tips
- No separate mechanical-only fee schedule is published; mechanical/HVAC permits are charged against the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as building permits.
- Fuel gas piping and gas appliance venting are governed by the adopted International Fuel Gas Code (Sec. 22-347), while air-handling and ventilation equipment fall under the International Mechanical Code (Sec. 22-161).
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a separate mechanical or HVAC permit fee schedule in Greeley?
- No dedicated mechanical-only fee table was found; the City applies its general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule to mechanical/HVAC permits, per Greeley Municipal Code Secs. 22-33 and 22-34.
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. 22-161 — International Mechanical Code adopted
- Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-347 — International Fuel Gas Code adopted
- Building Permits and Inspections | City of Greeley (published plan-review timeline table — lists only new-construction/footing/additions-remodels tracks; no standalone mechanical/HVAC 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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