**Important Building Department update effective Sept 1, 2022 for all sub-permits**
If you plan to construct a new building or alter or add onto an existing building within unincorporated Eagle County, permits and inspections may be required as shown in the attached guide. If you're uncertain which permits are required, call 970-328-8761 and ask for a building plans examiner.
To prepare for future construction, the Eagle County Building Resolution outlines current building codes and locally adopted amendments in our jurisdiction. Also available for reference is the structural design criteria shared in our Frequently Asked Questions. Before drafting plans, we highly recommend contacting a county planner to verify zoning and identify building constraints such as allowable floor area ratio, lot coverage, impervious area, building height, ridgeline and stream setbacks (where applicable). Call 970-328-8746 and ask for the Planner On Duty (please have your property address and tax parcel number available). We also recommend reviewing wildfire as these may affect how you choose to design.
Note for realtors, property owners, their architects and builders: Please become familiar with Eagle County Roadway Standards and how this impacts your future building site.
Checklists outlining the required submittal documents for different project scopes are found under permit applications and checklists.
Outstanding compliance issues: If your property has an open code enforcement case or other existing compliance issues, issuance of your permit may be delayed. Contact Code Enforcement Officer, Mickey McCormick at 970-328-8758 with questions concerning existing compliance status for your property.
Please note: The Building Division does not process permits or perform inspections for the incorporated towns of Red Cliff, Vail, Minturn, Avon, Eagle, Gypsum or Basalt. If inquiring about building within an incorporated town, please call the respective town:
Avon - 970-748-4030
Basalt - 970-927-4701 or 970-927-4702
Eagle - 970-328-6354
Gypsum - 970-524-7688
Minturn - 970-827-5645
Red Cliff - 970-827-5303
Vail - 970-479-2138
Statistics
If you plan to construct a new building or alter or add onto an existing building within unincorporated Eagle County, permits and inspections may be required as shown in the attached guide. If you're uncertain which permits are required, call 970-328-8761 and ask for a building plans examiner.
To prepare for future construction, the Eagle County Building Resolution outlines current building codes and locally adopted amendments in our jurisdiction. Also available for reference is the structural design criteria shared in our Frequently Asked Questions. Before drafting plans, we highly recommend contacting a county planner to verify zoning and identify building constraints such as allowable floor area ratio, lot coverage, impervious area, building height, ridgeline and stream setbacks (where applicable). Call 970-328-8746 and ask for the Planner On Duty (please have your property address and tax parcel number available). We also recommend reviewing wildfire as these may affect how you choose to design.
Note for realtors, property owners, their architects and builders: Please become familiar with Eagle County Roadway Standards and how this impacts your future building site.
Checklists outlining the required submittal documents for different project scopes are found under permit applications and checklists.
Outstanding compliance issues: If your property has an open code enforcement case or other existing compliance issues, issuance of your permit may be delayed. Contact Code Enforcement Officer, Mickey McCormick at 970-328-8758 with questions concerning existing compliance status for your property.
Please note: The Building Division does not process permits or perform inspections for the incorporated towns of Red Cliff, Vail, Minturn, Avon, Eagle, Gypsum or Basalt. If inquiring about building within an incorporated town, please call the respective town:
Avon - 970-748-4030
Basalt - 970-927-4701 or 970-927-4702
Eagle - 970-328-6354
Gypsum - 970-524-7688
Minturn - 970-827-5645
Red Cliff - 970-827-5303
Vail - 970-479-2138
Statistics
Permits & Applications
New residential building - Up to 12 weeks
New commercial building - 12 weeks or longer
Commercial tenant - Up to 8 weeks
Small residential remodel/renovation - 6 weeks
Re-roofs - 1-2 weeks
Manufactured Home in existing mobile home parks - 3 weeks
Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Alarm/Fireplace - 3 business days
New commercial building - 12 weeks or longer
Commercial tenant - Up to 8 weeks
Small residential remodel/renovation - 6 weeks
Re-roofs - 1-2 weeks
Manufactured Home in existing mobile home parks - 3 weeks
Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Alarm/Fireplace - 3 business days
Beginning January 1, 2023 the Building Department will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Building plan review staff are generally available to meet with walk-in customers in the Eagle office Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you think you may arrive mid-day over lunch break or plan to travel a long distance, we encourage customers to schedule an appointment in advance with a building plans examiner. This helps reduce your wait time while the plans examiner is meeting with other applicants or staff. See the Building Division's contact information at the bottom of the Building Department home page for phone and email contacts. Feel free to email a plans examiner with an appointment request.
Permit Application Forms
**Eagle County Building Division processes fire alarm permits and inspections for private residential building structures throughout unincorporated Eagle County. The various local fire districts serving unincorporated Eagle County, are responsible for managing all fire-sprinkler permits and related sprinkler inspections as well as fire alarm permits and inspections for all commercial & multi-family residential structures. Call 970-328-8761 for more information.
Residential / Commercial Building Permits applications include accompanying plan documents and must be submitted: Via mail to: Eagle County Building Division; P.O. Box 179; Eagle, CO 81631
Alternatively, permit applicants may call our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) toll free inspection line at 1-866-701-3307.
- Permit drop off and pick can still occur through a drop box outside the Main Eagle County Building at 500 Broadway Street, Eagle.
- Inspections can be scheduled in the following ways: Call 1-866-701-3307 for the inspection line, please be sure to know your IVR pin number. Inspections and sub-permit online submittal use - Community Development Self Service Portal.
- Inspections and permit review may be delayed due to staff capacity.
Building plan review staff are generally available to meet with walk-in customers in the Eagle office Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you think you may arrive mid-day over lunch break or plan to travel a long distance, we encourage customers to schedule an appointment in advance with a building plans examiner. This helps reduce your wait time while the plans examiner is meeting with other applicants or staff. See the Building Division's contact information at the bottom of the Building Department home page for phone and email contacts. Feel free to email a plans examiner with an appointment request.
Permit Application Forms
- Building Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application*
- Fire Alarm Permit Application**
- Manufactured Home Permit Application
- Mechanical / Fireplace Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Fireplace Permit Application
**Eagle County Building Division processes fire alarm permits and inspections for private residential building structures throughout unincorporated Eagle County. The various local fire districts serving unincorporated Eagle County, are responsible for managing all fire-sprinkler permits and related sprinkler inspections as well as fire alarm permits and inspections for all commercial & multi-family residential structures. Call 970-328-8761 for more information.
Residential / Commercial Building Permits applications include accompanying plan documents and must be submitted: Via mail to: Eagle County Building Division; P.O. Box 179; Eagle, CO 81631
- In person: Main Community Development Department office in the Eagle County Building; 500 Broadway; Eagle (office hours Monday through FRiday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- In person: Eagle County Community Center at El Jebel; 20 El Jebel Dr; El Jebel (office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except Wednesday)
- Online through the Community Development Self Service (CSS) portal.
- In person: Main Community Development Department office in the Eagle County Building, 500 Broadway in Eagle (office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday)
- In person: Eagle County Community Center, c/o Clerk & Records office in El Jebel, 20 El Jebel Dr, El Jebel (office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, except Wednesday)
Alternatively, permit applicants may call our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) toll free inspection line at 1-866-701-3307.
- Enter the assigned secure 6-digit IVR PIN number found on your permit under the permit number heading
- The IVR robot will ask the caller to verify the permit number and location address are correct
- Following voice prompts, press 1 to "Check Permit Status"
Checklists for preparing to apply for a Building Permit.
Message on behalf of Town of Eagle Public Works Dept: Landowners served by Town of Eagle public water and/or public sewer services within the communities of Eby Creek Subdivision, Upper Kaibab Subdivision, Brush Creek Rd and Frost Creek Subdivision are asked to contact Town of Eagle Public Works to obtain their requirements for new construction.
- Single-Family / Two-Family Duplex (new construction)
- Residential Addition / Alteration Checklist
- Residential Interior Remodel Checklist
- Commercial (& Multi-Family) Checklist
- Tenant Finish Checklist
- Manufactured Home Checklist
- Pool / Hot Tub or Spa Checklist
- Detached Garage Checklist
Message on behalf of Town of Eagle Public Works Dept: Landowners served by Town of Eagle public water and/or public sewer services within the communities of Eby Creek Subdivision, Upper Kaibab Subdivision, Brush Creek Rd and Frost Creek Subdivision are asked to contact Town of Eagle Public Works to obtain their requirements for new construction.
Fee tables as published in the Eagle County Building Resolution as amended July 28, 2020.
Please call the Community Development front desk at 970-328-8761 between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays for assistance with calculating building fees. We encourage you to have the project's square footage or valuation available when calling.
Make checks payable to: Eagle County Building Division
Accepted methods of payment include cash, check, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover®). Building permit and plan review fees are both due at time of submittal.
Impact Fees Effective February 8, 2017 Emergency Service Impact Fees are to be calculated courtesy of the Planning Division staff during application intake and shall also be paid at time of submittal. Emergency Service Provider Impact Fees are applicable to all new construction within the Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District, the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, the Gypsum Fire Protection District, and Eagle River Fire Protection District. Further details listed below. For explanation on applicability of impact fees, call 970-328-8746 and ask for the Planner On Duty. Fee payment to be made payable by check to: EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING DIVISION.
Wildfire Mitigation Fee A fixed $200 fee is due for land parcels classified as moderate, high or extreme wildfire hazard. Wildfire fees to be made payable by check to: EAGLE COUNTY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
ECO Build Fees Projects with exterior energy uses including snowmelt, pools and spas over 64 sq feet in size require onsite renewable energy to offset at least 50% of the energy use or pay cash-in-lieu fees.
Exterior energy fees apply as follows:
Snowmelt over 200 square feet: $16 per square foot
Spa/hot tub over 64 square feet: $176 per square foot
Exterior pool: $136 per square foot
For example, if 500 square feet of snowmelt was proposed on a residential property, where 200 is exempt, then 300 x $16 per square foot = $4,800
To calculate offset requirements contact Sustainable Communities at 970-328-8766 for the ECOBuild offset worksheet.
Transportation Impact Fees
The purpose of the Transportation Impact Fee is for development to contribute its proportionate share of the cost of providing the provisions identified in the Transportation Capital Improvement Plan. This fee is calculated by our Eagle County Engineering Department staff during the plan check review of new building construction permits. For more information about transportation impact fees reference the Transportation Impact Fee FAQ or contact the Engineering Department at 970-328-3560
Fire Protection Impact Fees
Residential Commercial Lodging Facilities
Basalt Rural Fire Protection District*: $979 / d.u. (residential) - $979 / 2,000 sq.ft. (commercial) - $979 / 2,000 sq.ft. (lodging facilities)
*Basalt Rural Fire note: fees for non-residential development sq.ft. not evenly divisible by 2000 sq.ft. (dwelling unit equivalent) can be calculated with non-residential sq.ft. x $.49 = fee amount owed.
Gypsum Fire Protection District: $763.83 / d.u. (residential) - $762.82 / 2,000 sq.ft. (commercial) - $763.81 / 800 sq.ft. (lodging facilities)
Greater Eagle Fire Protection District** : $2,481.90 for Single-Family (per d.u.) (residential) - $1,134.07 for Multi-Family (per d.u.) (residential) - $1,000.18 / 1,000 sq.ft. (commercial) - $1,000.18 / 1,000 sq.ft. (lodging facilities)
**Greater Eagle Fire Protection note: recent posting on website reflects Board of County Commissioners recorded resolution dated adopting revised emergency service impact fees within Greater Eagle Fire Protection District.
Eagle River FPD Emergency Service Impact Fees were computed using the projected growth in single family equivalents (SFEs) for the years ending Dec.31, 2008 through 2025.
Allocated Value for Future Emergency Service Capital Improvements: $12,023,744
Net Growth in SFEs, 2008-2026: 7,195
Emergency Service Impact Fee per new SFE: 1,671
All new development with the Eagle River Fire Protection District shall be assessed an Emergency Service Impact Fee at the time a Building Permit is requested based upon the size of the water meter require for the residential, commercial (including lodging) or industrial unit to be constructed, as follows:
Please call the Community Development front desk at 970-328-8761 between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays for assistance with calculating building fees. We encourage you to have the project's square footage or valuation available when calling.
Make checks payable to: Eagle County Building Division
Accepted methods of payment include cash, check, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover®). Building permit and plan review fees are both due at time of submittal.
Impact Fees Effective February 8, 2017 Emergency Service Impact Fees are to be calculated courtesy of the Planning Division staff during application intake and shall also be paid at time of submittal. Emergency Service Provider Impact Fees are applicable to all new construction within the Basalt & Rural Fire Protection District, the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, the Gypsum Fire Protection District, and Eagle River Fire Protection District. Further details listed below. For explanation on applicability of impact fees, call 970-328-8746 and ask for the Planner On Duty. Fee payment to be made payable by check to: EAGLE COUNTY BUILDING DIVISION.
Wildfire Mitigation Fee A fixed $200 fee is due for land parcels classified as moderate, high or extreme wildfire hazard. Wildfire fees to be made payable by check to: EAGLE COUNTY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
ECO Build Fees Projects with exterior energy uses including snowmelt, pools and spas over 64 sq feet in size require onsite renewable energy to offset at least 50% of the energy use or pay cash-in-lieu fees.
Exterior energy fees apply as follows:
Snowmelt over 200 square feet: $16 per square foot
Spa/hot tub over 64 square feet: $176 per square foot
Exterior pool: $136 per square foot
For example, if 500 square feet of snowmelt was proposed on a residential property, where 200 is exempt, then 300 x $16 per square foot = $4,800
To calculate offset requirements contact Sustainable Communities at 970-328-8766 for the ECOBuild offset worksheet.
Transportation Impact Fees
The purpose of the Transportation Impact Fee is for development to contribute its proportionate share of the cost of providing the provisions identified in the Transportation Capital Improvement Plan. This fee is calculated by our Eagle County Engineering Department staff during the plan check review of new building construction permits. For more information about transportation impact fees reference the Transportation Impact Fee FAQ or contact the Engineering Department at 970-328-3560
Fire Protection Impact Fees
Residential Commercial Lodging Facilities
Basalt Rural Fire Protection District*: $979 / d.u. (residential) - $979 / 2,000 sq.ft. (commercial) - $979 / 2,000 sq.ft. (lodging facilities)
*Basalt Rural Fire note: fees for non-residential development sq.ft. not evenly divisible by 2000 sq.ft. (dwelling unit equivalent) can be calculated with non-residential sq.ft. x $.49 = fee amount owed.
Gypsum Fire Protection District: $763.83 / d.u. (residential) - $762.82 / 2,000 sq.ft. (commercial) - $763.81 / 800 sq.ft. (lodging facilities)
Greater Eagle Fire Protection District** : $2,481.90 for Single-Family (per d.u.) (residential) - $1,134.07 for Multi-Family (per d.u.) (residential) - $1,000.18 / 1,000 sq.ft. (commercial) - $1,000.18 / 1,000 sq.ft. (lodging facilities)
**Greater Eagle Fire Protection note: recent posting on website reflects Board of County Commissioners recorded resolution dated adopting revised emergency service impact fees within Greater Eagle Fire Protection District.
Eagle River FPD Emergency Service Impact Fees were computed using the projected growth in single family equivalents (SFEs) for the years ending Dec.31, 2008 through 2025.
Allocated Value for Future Emergency Service Capital Improvements: $12,023,744
Net Growth in SFEs, 2008-2026: 7,195
Emergency Service Impact Fee per new SFE: 1,671
All new development with the Eagle River Fire Protection District shall be assessed an Emergency Service Impact Fee at the time a Building Permit is requested based upon the size of the water meter require for the residential, commercial (including lodging) or industrial unit to be constructed, as follows:
- 0.75 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $ 1,795
- 1 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $ 3,053
- 1.5 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $ 5,927
- 2 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $ 9,517
- 3 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $19,753
- 4 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $30,528
- 6 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $59,260
- 8 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $108,106
- 10 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $138,515
- 12 inch meter - Emergency Service Impact Fee: $258,964
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