BuildingPermitCost How Fort Collins calculates your permit fee
The city charges a building permit fee using $0.65 per square foot.
The fee table
R-3 single family detached/duplex, new construction and residential additions
$0.65 per square foot.
Remodels and alterations (residential single family, multifamily and commercial)
| Project value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $2,000 | $105.00 |
| $2,001 – $25,000 | $105.00 for the first $2,000 + $15.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $25,001 – $50,000 | $461.50 for the first $25,000 + $10.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | $724.00 for the first $50,000 + $6.50 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $100,001 – $500,000 | $1,049.00 for the first $100,000 + $60.00 per additional $10,000 or fraction |
| Over $500,000 | $3,449.00 for the first $500,000 + $55.00 per additional $10,000 or fraction |
A (Assembly) new construction/addition
$0.40 per square foot.
B (Business) new construction/addition
$0.50 per square foot.
M (Mercantile) new construction/addition
$0.40 per square foot.
What counts as project value
Floor area (square feet). New construction and additions: total square footage multiplied by the fee rate per square foot for the occupancy type. Remodels/alterations: 'Based on the total valuation of your project (materials and labor)'.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: 2,400 sq ft × $0.65 = $1,560.00
- Total before trade permits: $1,560.00.
Fees people miss
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transportation Capital Expansion Fees and other Capital Expansion FeesWhen: new buildings or major changes that create more traffic | varies |
| City sales/use tax on building materials | percent of valuation |
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value and floor area.
- Submit to Building Services through Citizen Access Portal.
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 281 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO