Permit Fees

Building Permit costs typically include:

• Building Permit Fee (For details, please reference pages 4-6 of the fee manual)
• Plan Review Fee (For details, please reference page 6 of the fee manual)
• City Sales Tax (Is calculated by multiplying 50% of the determined project valuation by 3.53%)
• County Sales Tax (Is calculated by multiplying 50% of the determined project valuation by 1.335%)
• Miscellaneous Fees (For details, please reference page 16 of the fee manual)
• All Building Permit Fees are required to be paid at the time of permit issuance (For details, please reference Chapter 4.78 of the Municipal Code)
• The Building Permit Fees can be paid by cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover). Payment by credit card (the SnapPay portal charges a convenience fee of 2.95%).

If you need more information or help calculating these fees, please get in touch with Building Services at building.inspection@longmontcolorado.gov or call (303) 651-8332.

For detailed information on the Construction Permit Fee Schedule, please visit the Fire Code Resources under the Apply for Fire Permit & Fee Inspection Schedule.

If you need more information or help calculating these fees, please get in touch with Jason O’Donnell at Jason.O’Donnell@longmontcolorado.gov or call (720) 597-2602.

Public Works Impact costs typically include:

• Transportation Fee (For details, please reference page 7 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.38 of the Municipal Code
• Storm Drainage Fee (For details, please reference page 8 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.24.050 of the Municipal Code
• Water Meter Fee (For details, please reference page 10 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.04.160 – 14.04.200 of the Municipal Code
• Water Tapping Material Fee (For details, please reference page 10 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.04.160 – 14.04.200 of the Municipal Code
• Water System Development Fee (For details, please reference page 11 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.04.160 – 14.04.200 of the Municipal Code
• Windy Gap Surcharge (For details, please reference page 11 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.04.210 of the Municipal Code
• Wastewater System Development Fee (For details, please reference page 11 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.08.610 of the Municipal Code
• New Irrigation tap & meter Fee (For details, please reference page 11 of the fee manual)
• Water Pit Inspection Fee (For details, please reference page 12 of the fee manual)
• Sewer Inspection Fee (For details, please reference page 11 of the fee manual)
• Sewer Tapping Materials Fee (For details, please reference page 11 of the fee manual)
• The Impact Fees can be paid by cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover). Payment by credit card (the SnapPay portal charges a convenience fee of 2.95%).

If you need more information or help calculating these fees, please get in touch with Josh Sherman at josh.sherman@longmontcolorado.gov

or call (303) 651-8626.

The City of Longmont and the St.Vrain Valley School District have entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement concerning fair contributions for public school sites. This agreement was adopted by City Council in 1995 and was updated in June 2016 under Ordinance O-2016-40. The City of Longmont Building Inspection Division will require documentation from the school district showing the fees have been paid before a building permit for any new residential unit is issued. Please click here to visit the St. Vrain Valley School District website for more information about the fees required.

For more information about St Vrain Valley School District Fees for Residential New Construction, please contact: Kimberly Woolett, Email: woolett_kimberly@svvsd.org, Telephone: 303-682-7203

View Ordinance O-2016-40

For the Minimum Affordable Housing Requirements, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Compliance Options, or Available Incentives for Developers, please visit the Affordable Housing Incentives 

If you need more information, please get in touch with Millissa Berry at millissa.berry@longmontcolorado.gov or call (303) 774-4648.

New Trash Service costs typically include:

• Polycart Escrow Fee (For details, please reference page 17 of the fee manual)
  • For details of this fee, reference chapter 14.12.030 of the Municipal Code 

If you need more information or help calculating these fees, please get in touch with August Hendrickson at august.hendrickson@longmontcolorado.gov or call (303) 651-8824

In January 2019, City Council voted to implement a fee deferral program for new residential development in the City of Longmont.

The following fees can be deferred (For details reference chapter 4.78 of the Municipal Code):

• Water System Development Fee
• Windy Gap Surcharge Fee
• Sewer System Development Fee
• Storm Drainage Plant Investment Fee
• Park Improvement Fee
• Transportation Impact Fee
• Recreation buildings impact fee
• Electric Community Investment Fee
• Polycart Fee

Fees that will continue to be paid when a permit is issued:

• Building Permit fee
• Plan review fee
• City sales tax
• County sales tax
• Any metering fees (all utilities)
• Temporary water and power fee charges
• Any inspection related fees

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I still pay all my fees at permit issuance? Yes, you may continue to pay all of the building permit fees due when the permit is issued.
2. Does this apply to commercial development? No, only new residential units can take advantage of the fee deferral program.
3. Can I pay some impact fees now and some later? No, if you elect fee deferral, we require you to defer all the impact fees listed until CO.
4. How does this program affect the issuance of my CO? COs will be processed within 3 business days.