Town of Erie (Weld County portion)

Erie issues building permits for homeowner projects, custom homes, production homes, decks, patios, pergolas, hot tubs, HVAC, pools and spas, radon mitigation, residential remodels, roof replacement, solar, floodplain permits, stormwater permits, and right-of-way permits, among others.

Note: Erie publishes a separate 'Does my project require a permit?' handout rather than a short exemption list on the main page reviewed. Applicants should confirm exemption status directly against that handout and with the Building Division before proceeding without a permit.

Building code

Erie publishes the 2021 International Building, Residential, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, Swimming Pool and Spa, Fuel Gas, Existing Building, Fire, and Property Maintenance Codes, plus the 2023 NEC.

Permit validity

Erie states building permits expire if work does not begin within 180 days of issuance or if more than 180 days pass between inspections.

Owner-builder

A homeowner may obtain a permit to work on their own primary residence without a contractor license if they own and occupy the home. Non-primary residences do not qualify, and ADU new construction and ADU interior finish permits do not qualify for homeowner permits.

Contractor requirements

All contractors on the project must have a current Town of Erie license and current certificate of insurance on file for the permit to be issued. Effective January 1, 2025, Class A, B, and C contractor license applicants and renewals must provide proof of the appropriate ICC exam.

Source: Town of Erie Planning and Development Department, Building Division ↗

1. 01
   Review the Erie Building Permit Information page and project-specific handouts to identify the correct permit path.
2. 02
   Register in eTRAKiT as a public user or contractor, depending on the applicant type.
3. 03
   Ensure all contractors on the project hold current Town of Erie licenses and have current certificates of insurance on file before permit issuance.
4. 04
   Submit the permit application, plans, and required supporting documents through the portal.
5. 05
   Pay fees and any related charges such as school district fees, use tax, impact fees, or temporary electrical fees as applicable.
6. 06
   Receive the permit and keep approved materials available for inspection.
7. 07
   Schedule inspections, complete all required approvals, and obtain final approval or CO as applicable.

Typical processing time: Erie publishes a 10 business day review estimate for right-of-way permits. The general building permit pages reviewed do not publish one universal turnaround for all building permit classes.

Source: Town of Erie Planning and Development Department, Building Division ↗

Permit issuance may also require development fees, school district fee receipts for new housing, temporary electrical fees, sales or use tax, and impact fees depending on scope.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.

• eTRAKiT Self-Service Portal (online)

Inspection hours

Building Division hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Project dependent; Erie publishes separate inspection scheduling guidance and project-specific CO checklists.

Source: Town of Erie Planning and Development Department, Building Division ↗