City Building Permits

Greeley, COLORADO Building Permit Guide

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

Colorado Weld County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within Greeley city limits. Separate reviews may also be required from planning, engineering, water and sewer, floodplain, fire, and other city divisions depending on project scope.

Department
City of Greeley Building Inspection
Address
1100 10th Street, 3rd Floor, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone
970-350-9830
Website
https://greeleygov.com/services/building-inspection/building-inspection

Online Permit Portal

Open eTRAKiT

Platform: eTRAKiT • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm the permit type and whether the work is exempt using the Building Inspection page and permit handouts.
  2. Prepare the application and related plans in PDF format and submit through eTRAKiT.
  3. Building Inspection checks the submittal for completeness and calculates the plan review fee.
  4. Pay the plan review fee in full before the project is accepted into the plan review queue.
  5. Respond to redlines or correction comments and resubmit electronically if revisions are required.
  6. After approval, pay remaining permit fees and download the issued permit and stamped plans.
  7. Keep approved plans on site, request inspections, and complete final approvals before occupancy or closeout.

Typical processing time: Typical review periods are 10 business days for remodels, re-writes, footing and foundation permits, tenant finish, and additions or remodels; 20 working days for new residential and new commercial construction.

Source: City of Greeley Building Inspection

General Requirements

Permits are required for any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Project plans
  • Electronic plan sets
  • Homeowner affidavit for owner-builder work
  • Project-specific supporting materials
Permit validity
Not clearly stated on the main public permit pages reviewed. Applicants should confirm current expiration and extension rules with Building Inspection before relying on permit timing.
Building code
Greeley states the 2021 I-Codes became effective January 1, 2023, and the 2023 NEC became effective January 1, 2024.
Owner-builder
Greeley publishes a 2024 Homeowner Affidavit and uses owner affidavit forms for owner-builder applications.
Contractor requirements
The public pages reviewed did not publish one consolidated local contractor licensing page for all building trades. State plumbing and electrical licensure still applies where required by Colorado law.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not clearly stated on the public permit page reviewed
Plan check fee
55 percent of the building permit fee
Permit fee formula
Building permit fee is valuation-based using the most recent Building Valuation Data Table and a city fee calculator; impact fees may also apply by project type
Reinspection fee
The public pages reviewed do not publish one concise reinspection schedule. Unpermitted work or failed inspections can delay issuance or closeout.
Payment note
Credit card payments through eTRAKiT carry a 2.8 percent convenience fee; eCheck has no convenience fee

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project dependent, but city materials reference rough and final inspections and require approved plans to remain on site.

Additional Resources

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

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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