Evans, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within Evans city limits. Related zoning, engineering, fire impact fee, setback, grade certification, and certificate of occupancy requirements may also apply depending on project type.

Department

City of Evans Building Division

Address

1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620

Phone

970-475-1110

Email

building@evanscolorado.gov

Website

https://www.evanscolorado.gov/building-business-development/building-and-renovating/building-permit-applications/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine the right permit using the Evans building application page, permit guide, and permit type forms.
2. Create a CitizenServe account if you are a current licensed business or applicant.
3. Create an application in CitizenServe, add jobsite and owner information, and enter a complete work description.
4. Add the contractor and upload plans and other required files in PDF format.
5. Submit the application for review.
6. Pay fees through CitizenServe or deliver check payment to the city if using that payment method.
7. After issuance, schedule inspections through CitizenServe and complete final inspection, engineer letter, and final grade certification requirements before CO request.

Typical processing time: No general turnaround was published on the page reviewed.

Source: City of Evans Building Division

General Requirements

Evans states permits are required for furnaces, lawn sprinkler systems, air-conditioners, fireplaces, water heaters, re-roofs, remodels, additions, basement finishes, and similar projects.

Required Documents

• One stop application
• New residential and commercial permit applications
• Addition or remodel application
• Commercial submittal checklist
• Homeowner affidavit
• Setback certification
• Permit extension form
• Fire impact fee form

Permit validity

Evans publishes a permit extension form, but the main application page reviewed does not summarize the baseline expiration period.

Building code

Evans publishes a Current Codes and Zoning page, but the building application page reviewed did not summarize the adopted code set directly.

Owner-builder

Evans publishes a homeowner affidavit for owner-builder situations.

Contractor requirements

The page states contractors with a current business license can create a CitizenServe account and submit applications.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly stated on the public page reviewed

Plan check fee

Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed

Permit fee formula

The city publishes a Building Permit Fee Schedule document; the main application page does not summarize one simple formula in text.

Reinspection fee

Not clearly summarized on the main page reviewed

Payment note

Payments are made in CitizenServe by e-check or credit card; check payments can be dropped off or mailed to City of Evans, 1100 37th St, Evans, CO 80620

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Not specified).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Evans Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CitizenServe (online)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project dependent; CO requests require all inspections to be finaled and all engineer letters and final grade certification to be approved.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Evans publishes a Current Codes and Zoning page, but the building application page reviewed did not summarize the adopted code set directly.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Inspections
• Project Guides
• CitizenServe Login
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

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