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Building Permit Process
- Step 1: Prepare
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Step 1: Prepare
Use the appropriate submittal guide and checklist your your project type, to determine what information you will need to submit for permit.
Development Review
A development review process may be required for new buildings, additions, or change of use to land, or buildings, prior to submitting for a building permit. Call to learn more 970-221-6689
Historic Preservation Review
Is your building over 50?
Exterior alterations (including siding and windows) to any building aged 50 or older must be reviewed by Historic Preservation. For more information, please contact:
Cassandra Bumgarner 970-416 -4250 cHJlc2VydmF0aW9uQGZjZ292LmNvbQ==
- Step 2: Submit for Permit
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Step 2: Submit for permit
- Most project plans will need to be submitted in an electronic PDF format on a USB flash drive/thumb drive. Projects will be checked for completeness and, uploaded into our system and routed for review.
- Residential Alterations and Residential Additions can be submitted in paper format (2 coppies).
281 N. College
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-416-2740
Poudre Fire Authority Review
PFA is a multi -jurisdictional Fire Department. Separate online submittals are required for most commercial and multi-family projects.
1. A submittal will be required for fire code review for all new construction and most tenant finish projects.
2. A separate and additional submittal will be required for any fire systems installations or alterations i.e. sprinkler, fire alarm, hood and duct, etc.
3. When required, City of Fort Collins Building permits will not be issued without PFA issued permits and/or approvals and sign-off.
Larimer County Health Department
Larimer County Health Department is a multi -jurisdictional Health Department. Separate submittals are required for:
- Food or drink service, preparation, or processing
- Daycares and Schools
- Healthcare Facilities
- Kennel and pet shops,
- Public recreational facilities
- Institutions
- Individual sewage disposal systems and commercial demolition projects
When required, City of Fort Collins Building permits will not be issued without LCHD approval
- Step 3: Review Process
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Step 3: Review Process
Permit Status
- Most projects require a review, which reduces costly re-construction by reviewing for compliance prior to construction.
- The project is reviewed by many City Departments to ensure compliance with building codes, land use code, and project specific requirements.
Historic Preservation Review
Is your building over 50?
Exterior alterations (including siding and windows) to any building aged 50 or older must be reviewed by Historic Preservation. For more information, please contact:
Cassandra Bumgarner 970-416-4250 cHJlc2VydmF0aW9uQGZjZ292LmNvbQ==
- Step 4: Permit Issuance
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Step 4: Permit Issuance
After all departments/tasks have been signed off, all fees have been paid, and all contractors have been verified to be locally licensed and insured, the permit will be issued. To confirm that a contractor is locally licensed contact: 970-416-2740
An e-mail will be sent to the permit applicant when the permit is ready to be issued.
- Step 5: Construction and Inspections
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Step 5: Construction and Inspections
After the permit is issued, work can begin.
1. Build to the approved set of plans.
2. Schedule Inspections as needed for your project.
3. If you need to revise your plans due to significant changes (changed design, altered scope, etc.), submit a revised set of plans as an addendum for review.
- Step 6: Project Closeout
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Step 6: Project Closeout
To close out a project, receive a Letter of Completion, or Certificated of occupancy:
1. All inspections must be completed, and passed.
2. Some projects require final documents or certificates to be submitted at the end of the project. Check the permit status to see if any final documents are needed for your project.
3. If you have holds for final document, use the Project Closeout Guide
4. Most projects will receive a Letter of Completion or Certificate of Occupancy indicating a completed project.
5. Uncompleted permits will expire. Expired permits become an open violation on the property.
Footing and Foundation Permits
Footing and Foundation permits can be requested at the time of building permit submittal.