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Johnstown building permits
VerifiedJohnstown, Colorado — as published 2026-07-07.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Any New Structure)
VerifiedRequired for any new residential structure or addition in Johnstown. Categorized as 'Residential New' under the Town's 'Review Required' permit category, reviewed under the 2024 IBC/IRC as locally amended (per the Town's own Building Codes page) by the Building Division, operated under contract by ProCode Inc./SAFEbuilt.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Any new structure requires a permit, per the Town's Building Permits requirements page ('Any new structure or addition')
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC/IRC as adopted, including the Town's Design Criteria (30 psf ground snow load, 115 mph wind design speed, Seismic Design Category B, 30-inch frost line, required ice barrier underlayment)
- Categorized as 'Residential New' under the Town's 'Review Required' permit types (Building Permit Fees page)
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Johnstown Contractor License (AEC category) in addition to any state trade license, and be listed on the permit before issuance
- Applications submitted electronically (PDF format) through the eTRAKiT Self-Service Portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted via the Town's eTRAKiT online Self-Service Portal
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set showing compliance with the 2024 IBC/IRC and the Town's Design Criteria (snow, wind, seismic, frost line)
- RequiredSite PlanProperty lines, setbacks, and existing/proposed structures
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IBC/IRC Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $23.50 | Town of Johnstown 2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit A, Chapter 18, Sec. 18-121, adopted 1/5/2026, p.19 |
| IBC/IRC Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,000 to $25,000 | $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 per $1,000 of value | — |
| IBC/IRC Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000 to $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 per $1,000 of value | — |
| IBC/IRC Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000+ | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 per $1,000 of value | — |
| Building Plan Submittal/Review Fee — Residential | 30% of Permit Fee | Distinct from the Non-residential rate of 65% of Permit Fee |
| Residential new home or new stock plan review | $500.00 | — |
| Johnstown Use Tax | 3.50% of construction materials, collected at permit issuance | — |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit (including Basement Finish)
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, and interior remodels in Johnstown. Covers 'the addition of a space not previously built in a residential building or property' (bedrooms, bathrooms, lofts, walls, gas lines) and 'a full or partial finish of a residential unfinished basement.' Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as adopted; categorized as 'Residential Alterations/Additions' under the Town's 'Review Required' permit category.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, lofts, walls, gas lines) and for full or partial basement finishes, per the Town's Addition and Basement Finish project pages
- Decks, covered/enclosed porches, pergolas, and stairs require a permit
- All submissions must be in electronic (PDF) format
- Required information: building owner name/contact info, owner's address (if different from job site), building/unit/lot number for multi-unit properties, and a drawing of the proposed work
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Johnstown Contractor License and be listed on the permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Electronic PDF submission via eTRAKiT
- RequiredDrawing of Proposed WorkShowing the addition/remodel/basement-finish scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IBC/IRC Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based table as new construction) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers | Town of Johnstown 2026 Fee Schedule, Chapter 18, Sec. 18-121 |
| Building Plan Submittal/Review Fee — Residential, new stock home/basement/alteration | $50.00 | — |
| Building Plan Submittal/Review Fee — Residential addition, detached garage, shed, etc. | $100.00 | — |
| Building Plan Submittal/Review Fee — Residential miscellaneous, deck, arbor | $20.00 | — |
| Plan resubmittal fee | $20.00 | — |
| Building Re-inspection, After Hours, Plan Resubmittal | $47.00 per hour | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for repairing/replacing an existing electrical service or panel (General Permit) or installing a new electrical service or panel (New Service Permit) in Johnstown. Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- General Permit required for repairing or replacing an existing electrical service and/or panel; New Service Permit required for installing a new electrical service and/or panel
- Electrical contractors must be licensed/registered with the Town of Johnstown, in addition to any state licensure
- Required information: building owner name/contact info, owner's address if different from job site, building/unit/lot number for multi-unit properties, and licensed/registered electrical contractor info OR proof of ownership for homeowner-performed work
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT
- RequiredTown of Johnstown Contractor LicenseRequired for the performing electrical contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee — Residential Living Space, ≤1,000 sq ft | $77.00 | Town of Johnstown 2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit A, Chapter 18, Sec. 18-121, p.19 |
| Electrical Fee — Residential Living Space, 1,001-1,500 sq ft | $116.00 | — |
| Electrical Fee — Residential Living Space, 1,501-2,000 sq ft | $155.00 | — |
| Electrical Fee — Residential Living Space, 2,001+ sq ft | $155.00 base plus $6.00 per 100 square feet | — |
| Electrical Fee — Commercial, Solar & Non-living Residential spaces, valuation ≤$2,000 | $77.00 | — |
| Electrical Fee — Commercial, Solar & Non-living Residential spaces, valuation ≥$2,000 | $77.00 base plus $6.00 per $1,000 of value | — |
| Meter (temporary & permanent), each | $38.00 | — |
| Electrical Re-inspection | $50.00 per hour | — |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedJohnstown has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE fee line or standalone permit category on either its Electrical permit page or the 2026 Fee Schedule. EV charger (Level 2 or DC fast charging equipment) circuit installation is electrical work governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town and billed under the same area-based (residential) or valuation-based (commercial) Electrical Permit fee tables used for any other electrical service work. Johnstown's population (approximately 22,300 as of 2025, one of Colorado's fastest-growing towns) is well above the 10,000-resident municipal threshold that triggers Colorado HB24-1173's requirement to adopt a standardized/expedited EV charging system permitting program (adoption deadline December 31, 2025). Neither the Town's Electrical permit page nor its Building Codes page mentions HB24-1173, EV chargers, or a distinct EV permitting standard — consistent with the Town having elected HB24-1173's third compliance option (continuing its existing general permitting process) rather than adopting the Colorado Energy Office's model code or publishing new EV-specific standards, though this has not been explicitly confirmed by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required (General Permit for repair/replace of an existing service/panel, or New Service Permit for a new service/panel) for EV charger circuit installation, per the Town's standard Electrical permit process
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town, including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Charging System) provisions
- Electrical contractor must hold a Town of Johnstown Contractor License (AEC category) in addition to Colorado state electrical licensure
- Applied for electronically via eTRAKiT
- Johnstown's population (over 10,000) places it within the scope of Colorado HB24-1173, which requires the Town to have adopted either the Colorado Energy Office's model EV charger permitting code, its own objective EV-specific standards with a 3-business-day decision-notification requirement, or to continue its existing permitting process, by December 31, 2025 — no Town publication confirms which option was selected
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT; no EV-specific application form is published separately
- RequiredTown of Johnstown Contractor LicenseRequired for the performing electrical contractor
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee — Residential Living Space, ≤1,000 sq ft | $77.00 | No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line exists; a residential EV charger circuit is billed under the same area-based residential electrical fee table used for other electrical work. Town of Johnstown 2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit A, Chapter 18, Sec. 18-121, p.19. |
| Electrical Fee — Commercial, Solar & Non-living Residential spaces, valuation ≤$2,000 | $77.00 | Applies if the EV charging equipment is installed at a commercial property or non-living residential space (e.g., a garage), billed on the valuation-based commercial/solar fee table. |
| Meter (temporary & permanent), each | $38.00 | Applies if a new or upgraded meter is required for the EV charger's electrical service. Re-verified 2026-07-20 by downloading the Town of Johnstown 2026 Fee Schedule (Exhibit A, adopted 1/5/2026) directly: Chapter 18 Sec. 18-121 'Electrical Fees' lists Meter (temporary & permanent) $38.00, Commercial/Solar/Non-living Residential spaces base fee $77.00 (valuation ≤$2,000), and Residential Living Space base fee $77.00 (≤1,000 sq ft) -- all three figures above match exactly. |
Plumbing Permit (Water/Sewer Line Upgrade, Water Heater)
VerifiedRequired for water or sewer line upgrades and for water heater/boiler installation or replacement in Johnstown. Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the Town (per the Building Codes landing page); individual plumbing-adjacent project pages still cite the superseded 2018 IPC in their footer.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Water or Sewer Line Upgrade permit required for upgrading water or sewer lines
- Water Heater permit required for 'installing or replacing a water heater or boiler in a residential or commercial building'
- Plumbing contractor must be licensed/registered with the Town of Johnstown, or proof of ownership/primary-residence occupancy required for homeowner-performed residential work
- Required information for water heater permits: water heater gallon capacity or boiler BTU rating, building owner name/contact info
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT
- RequiredTown of Johnstown Contractor LicenseRequired for the performing plumbing contractor unless the applicant is the homeowner performing work on their primary residence
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Backflow Preventer | $50.00 | Town of Johnstown 2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit A, Chapter 18, Sec. 18-121, p.20 |
| Water or Sewer Reinspection Fee | $50.00 | — |
| Building sewer permit — Residential | $100.00 | Referenced via the Building Permit Fees page's Tap/inspection fee listing; distinct from the general IBC/IRC valuation table |
| Building sewer permit — Commercial | $500.00 | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Furnace, Air Conditioning, Fireplace)
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioning, and fireplace installation or replacement in Johnstown. Governed by the 2024 IMC/IFGC as adopted (per the Building Codes landing page).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Furnace permit required for 'installing or replacing a furnace in a residential or commercial building'
- Air Conditioning permit required for AC installation/replacement
- Fireplace permit required for new/replacement fireplace installation, per the Town's Building Permits requirements page
- Furnace and Air Conditioning permits require licensed/registered mechanical and electrical contractor information
- Furnace permit application must state the furnace capacity in BTUs
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT
- RequiredTown of Johnstown Contractor LicenseRequired for the performing mechanical and electrical contractors
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Mechanical Permit Fee (general IBC/IRC valuation table) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No separate flat-fee mechanical schedule was found published in the 2026 Fee Schedule; billed under the same valuation table as building permits generally |
| Building Re-inspection, After Hours, Plan Resubmittal | $47.00 per hour | — |
Roofing Permit (Reroof)
VerifiedRequired for replacing a roof covering over 200 square feet on a residential building in Johnstown. Categorized as 'Review Not Required' on the Building Permit Fees page, but the Town's dedicated Roofing project page separately publishes a specific processing turnaround.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for 'replacing a roof covering over 200 square feet of a residential building,' per the Town's Roofing permit page and Building Permits requirements page
- Required application information: roof covering material type, underlayment type, and number of squares being replaced
- All submissions must be in electronic (PDF) format
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT, specifying roofing material, underlayment type, and squares of coverage
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general IBC/IRC valuation table) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No separate flat-fee roofing schedule was found published in the 2026 Fee Schedule |
| Building Re-inspection, After Hours, Plan Resubmittal | $47.00 per hour | — |
Residential Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for new solar panel installation in Johnstown. Unlike most standalone electrical/mechanical trade permits, Residential Solar carries the same longer 14-business-day turnaround as additions and basement finishes, plus a distinct three-inspection electrical sequence.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for new solar panels, per the Town's Residential Solar permit page and Building Permits requirements page
- Required documents: photovoltaic system specifications, site plan showing installation location, signed solar contractor agreement, and a structural engineering letter if roof-mounted
- All submissions must be in electronic (PDF) format
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT
- RequiredSite PlanShowing PV installation location
- RequiredSigned Solar Contractor Agreement
- OptionalStructural Engineering LetterRequired if the system is roof-mounted
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fee — Commercial, Solar & Non-living Residential spaces, valuation ≤$2,000 | $77.00 | Town of Johnstown 2026 Fee Schedule, Exhibit A, Chapter 18, Sec. 18-121, p.19; Solar is explicitly grouped with Commercial/Non-living Residential in this valuation-based electrical fee table, not the area-based residential-living-space table |
| Electrical Fee — Commercial, Solar & Non-living Residential spaces, valuation ≥$2,000 | $77.00 base plus $6.00 per $1,000 of value | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any structure or a portion thereof in Johnstown, per the Town's Building Permits requirements page. No dedicated demolition project page, fee line item, or review timeline is published by the Town beyond the general permit-required listing.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- 'Demolition of any structure or a portion thereof' requires a permit, per the Town's Building Permits requirements page
- All contractors must hold a current Town of Johnstown Contractor License
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general IBC/IRC valuation table) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No demolition-specific flat fee was found published in the Town's 2026 Fee Schedule; billed under the same valuation table as other building permits |
Fence / Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial fences and for retaining walls more than 2 feet above ground level in Johnstown. No dedicated project page, fee line item, or review timeline beyond the general permit-required listing was found published.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- 'Commercial Fence' requires a permit, per the Town's Building Permits requirements page
- 'Retaining wall more than 2 feet above ground level' requires a permit
- No residential-fence-specific permit requirement (by height or location) was found published on johnstownco.gov as of this review — only commercial fences are explicitly named
Required documents
- RequiredFence/Retaining Wall Permit Application (eTRAKiT)Submitted electronically via eTRAKiT
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general IBC/IRC valuation table) | $23.50 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers | No fence/retaining-wall-specific flat fee was found published in the Town's 2026 Fee Schedule |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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