City Building Permits

Town of Berthoud, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Berthoud, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Colorado Larimer County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within the Town of Berthoud, including the Larimer County portion. SAFEbuilt performs building inspections. Stormwater permits also required for new construction in town.

Department
Town of Berthoud Building Department
Address
807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513
Phone
970-532-2643, option 3
Website
https://www.berthoud.org/169/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Open CommunityCore / CommunityConnect

Platform: CommunityCore / CommunityConnect • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Determine the permit type and review the applicable builder assistance guide or plan submittal requirement.
  2. Register or sign in to CommunityCore.
  3. Submit the building permit application and upload required plans and documents through the online permit application portal.
  4. Ensure the contractor is licensed with the Town of Berthoud before permit issuance.
  5. Respond to plan review comments and submit revisions through the portal.
  6. Pay permit fees, use tax components, and any related impact fees.
  7. Schedule inspections online or with SAFEbuilt, then complete final inspection and certificate of occupancy requirements.

Typical processing time: The public page does not publish one universal permit turnaround. Water and utility related response windows of 5 to 7 days are posted for certain utility inspection requests.

Source: Town of Berthoud Building Department

General Requirements

Residential building permits cover new homes, remodels, decks, basement finishes, roof replacement, accessory buildings, and other major repair projects. Commercial permits cover structures other than residential and may need planning review first.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Plans
  • Project-specific materials described in builder guides
  • Residential plan submittal requirements
  • Energy and dark sky requirements for new homes
Permit validity
The town publishes a Building Permit Extension Policy; confirm from the policy at issuance.
Building code
The town adopted the 2024 I-Codes. Specifically: 2024 IBC and IRC, 2024 IECC, and 2023 NEC.
Owner-builder
The public page is contractor-oriented. Confirm directly with the town for owner-performed residential work.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be licensed with the Town of Berthoud before applying for a building permit. General, residential, trade, and sign license classes are listed. Electrical and plumbing contractors submit valid state licensure.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Confirm from 2026 fee schedule PDF; not restated in summary text on main page
Plan check fee
Included within 2026 fee schedule and estimate process; not restated in summary on main page
Permit fee formula
Varies by project. The town states applicable building fees vary by specific project and offers estimate request forms for residential, commercial, and multifamily projects.
Reinspection fee
For water and backflow inspections, $30 fee applies to third inspection after two failed inspections. Other building reinspection charges should be confirmed from fee schedule.
Payment note
Online credit card or e-check payment available through portal. Credit cards carry 3 percent convenience fee plus $1 service charge; e-checks carry $1 service charge. Phone, mail, and in-person payment also allowed.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Berthoud Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • SAFEbuilt at 970-305-3161 ext. 1 (phone)
  • CommunityCore (online)
  • SAFEbuilt request link (online)
Scheduling deadline
Inspections must be requested before 4 p.m. for the following business day

Typical inspection sequence: Project dependent, but the town lists rough inspections, final building inspections, and separate water meter and backflow inspections where applicable before certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Berthoud Building Department before applying.

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