This is PermitBase’s published record for Mead as of 2026-07-06. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
Mead building permits
VerifiedMead, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family homes and similar new residential construction in the Town of Mead. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092. Plan review and permit administration are performed by SAFEbuilt Colorado under contract to the Town; all applications are submitted through the CommunityConnect online portal.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092
- Application must be submitted online via the CommunityConnect Portal — paper applications are not accepted
- Project valuation is calculated using the most current International Code Council (ICC) valuation data to determine the Building Permit Fee Schedule tier
- Administrative Permitting Fee applies (covers plot/site plan review and CO inspections): $300 for new residential
- General Town of Mead business license required for the performing contractor (the Town does not require a separate contractor trade license, but does require a $30 annual business license)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online; paper applications are no longer accepted
- RequiredSite PlanPlot/site plan showing lot dimensions and proposed structure, reviewed under the Administrative Permitting Fee
- RequiredConstruction PlansFull plan set for plan review by SAFEbuilt Colorado
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $1,000 | $44.56 | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.12; valuation calculated using most current ICC valuation data |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $99,001 to $100,000 | $1,142.81 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,142.81 for the first $100,000 plus $6.44 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $6,450.06 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.62 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | — |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Administrative Permitting Fee (new residential) | $300 | Covers plot/site plan review and Certificate of Occupancy inspections |
| Development Impact Fee — Single Family (detached) | $17,319 total | Municipal Facilities $5,560 + Police $634 + Parks/Open Space $3,430 + Storm Drainage/Street $7,695; adjusted annually each Jan. 1 per MMC § 4-6-60(d) |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, basement finishes, decks/patio covers, garages, carports, and interior remodels involving structural or wall changes in the Town of Mead. Reviewed under the 2024 IRC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for: building additions or alterations; decks, patio/deck covers, garages and carports; hot tubs, spas and pools; adding, removing, or moving exterior or interior walls; window replacement (non-like-for-like); basement finishes
- Storage sheds on residential lots that are 120 square feet or smaller, 8 feet or less in height, located in the rear yard, and compliant with accessory-structure setbacks/lot coverage do NOT require a permit
- Flatwork (patios, sidewalks, driveways) generally does not require a permit, but the Building Division recommends confirming specific code requirements first
- Application must be submitted online via the CommunityConnect Portal
- Administrative Permitting Fee and Planning review fee may apply depending on project scope
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online; paper applications are not accepted
- RequiredSite Plan / Floor PlanShowing scope of addition or remodel and connection to the existing structure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) | $44.56 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.12-13 |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
| Planning review (plot/site plan, use, etc.) fee | $50 | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical wiring, service, and system modifications in the Town of Mead. Governed by the 2024 NEC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092. Electrical fees are calculated according to the State of Colorado Electrical Board's fee schedule rather than Mead's own valuation table.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for adding electrical wiring, per the Town's 'Do I Need A Building Permit?' page
- Governed by the 2024 NEC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092
- Electrical fees are calculated according to the most current version of the State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule, plus or minus 15%, per the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule
- General Town of Mead business license required for the performing electrical contractor (no separate Town trade license required)
- Application must be submitted online via the CommunityConnect Portal
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online; paper applications are not accepted
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fees | Calculated according to the most current State of Colorado Electrical Board fee schedule (+/-15%) | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.11 — Mead does not publish its own flat electrical fee table; it ties the fee to the state board's schedule |
| Reinspection Fee | $75 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing modifications, water/sewer line work, and lawn sprinkler system installation in the Town of Mead. Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092. Water heater replacement and lawn sprinkler installation are categorized as One-Stop (over-the-counter) permits.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for: making any change to water lines; adding or replacing a water heater (including tankless); installing a lawn sprinkler system; water/sewer line repair or replacement
- Water Heater, Water/Sewer Line Repair/Replacement, and Lawn Sprinkler are listed among the Town's One-Stop Permits (over-the-counter, building permit application still required)
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092
- General Town of Mead business license required for the performing contractor
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing/One-Stop Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online under the applicable One-Stop Permit type or standard building permit application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Replacement (One-Stop Permit) | $60 | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.11, Single Stop Permit Fees |
| Lawn Sprinkler System (One-Stop Permit) | $60 | — |
| Gas service/line replacement | $65 | — |
| Sewer service/line replacement | $65 | — |
| Water service/line replacement | $65 | — |
| Administrative Processing Fee (Single Stop Permits) | $50 | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75 | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for furnace, air conditioning, and gas fireplace installation or replacement in the Town of Mead. Governed by the 2024 IMC and IFGC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092. Furnace/AC replacement is categorized as a flat-fee One-Stop Permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for: adding or replacing a furnace; installing or replacing fireplaces, wood burning stoves, or gas logs; adding or replacing an air conditioner
- Furnace Installation, Air Conditioning System, and Gas Fireplace are listed among the Town's One-Stop Permits
- A Gas Line/Plumbing Form and one-line plan is required when installing or changing gas lines for furnaces, fireplaces, or other gas appliances — plan review is necessary for all service installations
- Governed by the 2024 IMC and IFGC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092
- General Town of Mead business license required for the performing contractor
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical/One-Stop Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online under the applicable One-Stop Permit type
- RequiredGas Line/Plumbing Form and one-line planRequired specifically for new or modified gas lines (furnaces, gas ranges, tankless water heaters, fireplaces, outdoor grills); plan review required for all service installations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace/Air Conditioner Replacement (One-Stop Permit) | $70 | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.11, Single Stop Permit Fees |
| Administrative Processing Fee (Single Stop Permits) | $50 | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75 | — |
Roofing Permit (Reroof)
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing in the Town of Mead. Governed by the 2024 IBC/IRC roofing provisions as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092. Roofing is categorized as a flat-fee One-Stop Permit.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for 're-roofing', per the Town's 'Do I Need A Building Permit?' page
- Roof/Reroof is listed among the Town's One-Stop Permits with a flat fee
- General Town of Mead business license required for the performing contractor
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing/One-Stop Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online under the Roof/Reroof One-Stop Permit type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof/Reroof (One-Stop Permit) | $60 | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.11, Single Stop Permit Fees |
| Administrative Processing Fee (Single Stop Permits) | $50 | — |
| Reinspection Fee | $75 | — |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for photovoltaic solar system installation in the Town of Mead. Governed by the 2024 IBC/IRC and 2024 NEC as adopted by Ordinance No. 1092. PV Solar Systems are explicitly listed as requiring a standard building permit (not a One-Stop Permit).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- PV Solar Systems are explicitly listed as requiring a permit on the Town's 'Do I Need A Building Permit?' page
- Not listed among the Town's One-Stop Permits — solar is processed as a standard building permit requiring plan review
- Governed by the 2024 NEC as adopted for electrical scope, and the 2024 IBC/IRC for structural/roof-mounting scope
- General Town of Mead business license required for the performing contractor
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online with plans for structural mounting and electrical interconnection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (general valuation-based schedule) | $44.56 minimum, scaling per the valuation tiers | No solar-specific flat fee was found published; PV systems are billed under the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as other standard building permits, plus the standard 65% Plan Review Fee |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of structures in the Town of Mead, carrying a flat published fee.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolitions are explicitly listed as requiring a permit on the Town's 'Do I Need A Building Permit?' page
- General Town of Mead business license required for the performing contractor
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition | $50 | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.11 — flat fee, not valuation-based |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired for fences over six feet in height in the Town of Mead, per the Town's Permit Types page. Fences six feet or under do not require a permit but are subject to height and material restrictions.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- A building permit is required for any person, authorized agent, or business wishing to construct, alter, or move any fence over six (6) feet in height; the permit must be obtained before construction begins
- No fence permit is required for fences six (6) feet or less in height
- Fences located on a side yard line in the front yard must be no more than forty-eight (48) inches (4 feet) high, except where required for demonstrated unique security purposes
- Fences and walls must not be solid, except for retaining walls
- Necessary maintenance (staining, replacing pickets/hardware) does not require a fence permit, provided the fence type, height, and location are unchanged
Required documents
- RequiredFence Permit Application (CommunityConnect Portal)Submitted online for fences over 6 feet in height
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence permit (6 feet and over) | $50 | Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026, p.11 — flat fee |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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