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Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit in Greeley, Colorado

Required for additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Greeley, including detached garages, decks, and interior remodels affecting structural or life-safety elements. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC and 2021 IEBC as adopted by Greeley Municipal Code. Apply through eTRAKiT.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for additions, remodels, and alterations affecting structural, fire, or life-safety elements (2021 IRC / 2021 IEBC as adopted, Secs. 22-76, 22-236)
  • One-story detached accessory structures (sheds, playhouses) up to 120 sq ft do not require a permit; all other detached garages and additions do
  • Attached garage/dwelling separation: minimum 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board and self-closing, self-latching solid-core (or 20-minute rated) doors at garage-to-house openings not less than 1-3/8 inch thick (Sec. 22-44)
  • Non-bearing concrete flatwork (patios, walks, driveways) requires minimum 3.5 inches of concrete on undisturbed or properly compacted/evaluated soil (Sec. 22-50); a permit is required for all flatwork regardless of the general permit-exemption list
  • Detached one-story garages may use the Colorado Chapter ICC 'Single Family Residential One Story Detached Garage' fill-in plan-submittal guide as a basic plan set, per the 2021 IRC
  • Minor plan review fee ($75 flat) applies to residential additions, remodels, and utility buildings under 1,000 sq ft, in lieu of the 65% major plan review fee

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction)City of Greeley 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule
$23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the City's 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule Table 1-A
Minor Plan Review Fee — residential/commercial additions, remodels, utility buildings under 1,000 sq ftCity of Greeley 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule, item 7
$75.00 flat
Additional plan review for changes/revisions (minimum charge, one-half hour)City of Greeley 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule, item 4
$75.00 per hour, or total hourly city cost if greater

Review timeline

Plan reviewGreeley’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Required before concrete pour for garage foundations, deck posts, or addition footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing, connections to existing structure, egress and guard/handrail compliance

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Additions/remodels plan review runs a separate 10-working-day track from new construction (20 working days). Source: City of Greeley Building Permits and Inspections page.
  • One-story detached accessory structures up to 120 sq ft (sheds, playhouses) are exempt from a building permit, but any flatwork (driveways, walks, patios) always needs one regardless of the general exemption list.
  • The $75 minor plan review fee applies instead of the 65% major plan review fee for additions, remodels, and utility buildings under 1,000 sq ft.
  • Call 811 before digging to locate underground utility lines.

Frequently asked questions

One-story detached accessory structures used as tool/storage sheds or playhouses are exempt from a building permit if floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Larger sheds and all other detached structures (including garages) require a permit. Source: Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-33.

In Greeley, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) is: $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the City's 2024 Building Permit Fee Schedule Table 1-A. Additional published fees: Minor Plan Review Fee — residential/commercial additions, remodels, utility buildings under 1,000 sq ft — $75.00 flat; Additional plan review for changes/revisions (minimum charge, one-half hour) — $75.00 per hour, or total hourly city cost if greater. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Greeley's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel / alteration permit is 10–10 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings; Site Plan. Depending on your project, Greeley may also ask for: Detached Garage Building Guide / Plan Submittal. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Greeley requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / alteration permit, in order: Footing/Foundation, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) ((970) 350-9830).

Apply through City of Greeley Building Inspection (Community Development) at 1100 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Phone: (970) 350-9830, email: Building.Inspection@greeleygov.com. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; appointments strongly recommended (Building Inspections, 1100 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631). Official information: https://greeleyco.gov/business/construction-and-growth/building-permits-and-inspections.

Greeley, Colorado has adopted: Colorado is a home-rule state: there is no single mandatory statewide building code edition — each municipality adopts and amends its own codes. The only statewide floors are the building energy code (HB22-1362, effective 7/1/2023, requiring local governments that adopt an energy code to meet or exceed a specified electric- and solar-ready code baseline) and specific state statutes (e.g., ADU enabling legislation). Confirm your city's own adopted edition; this file documents Greeley's own program, verified directly from the Greeley Municipal Code (Title 22) via library.municode.com/co/greeley.; City of Greeley runs its own Building Inspection Division (part of Community Development) and administers its own permitting within Greeley city limits — it is not a Weld County program. Source: City of Greeley Building Permits and Inspections page.; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by reference, Greeley Municipal Code Sec. 22-31, effective 1-1-2023 per Ord. No. 25, 2022; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-76, effective 1-1-2023 per Ord. No. 25, 2022; governs detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to 3 stories; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-236, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-192, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-161, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-306, effective 1-1-2023 (Greeley uses the International Plumbing Code, NOT the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-347, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-286, effective 1-1-2023; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-454, effective 1-1-2023, with local amendments including NFPA 855-20 (stationary energy storage systems) and added Appendices B and C (fire-flow requirements, hydrant locations); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) — adopted by reference, Sec. 22-377, per Ord. No. 37, 2023 (9-19-2023); superseded the previously adopted 2020 NEC; 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Code — referenced on the City's Building Inspection Resources / Code Information page; All codes amended per Greeley Municipal Code Title 22 (Buildings and Construction), Chapters 2-12; consolidated under Ord. No. 25, 2022 (adoptions effective 1-1-2023) with the electrical code separately updated to the 2023 NEC by Ord. No. 37, 2023; Source: Greeley Municipal Code, Title 22, via library.municode.com/co/greeley (Chapters 2-12), cross-verified against the City's Building Permits and Inspections page 'Code Information' list. Local amendments apply — see the Greeley overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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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