Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the project I am working on is in the Town of Eagle's jurisdiction?
If you go to our Town's website and click on Community Development under Departments and Services, you will see a link on the left-hand side that says Zoning Map. Here you will see an outline of our jurisdiction. Click here to go directly to the map.

What materials do I need to submit with my application?
Every project is different.  Based on the project, the Town of Eagle will require: site plans, soil tests, HOA/DRB approval letters, engineer-stamped structural plans, etc.  Please contact the Building department if you are unsure what additional materials need to be submitted with your application. There are resources, such as the Homeowner Building Guides, to use for guidance on basic plan submittals. 

How do I know the fees due for the permit application?
After you submit the application it goes in queue. The Permit Tech will assess the fees and send the applicant the fees due once the permit is ready for release.  For large commercial projects the fee due to move your permit to the plan review process is the plan check fee, then the remaining fees are due upon permit release. 

How do I submit an application and plans?
All applications are filled out through Community Core and plans and other required documents are uploaded through that outlet as well. Once permit is released, we no longer require you to print out a copy and have on site. Paper plans are not accepted. 

How do I submit payment?
Registered contractors, who set up a profile through Community Core, can pay their permit fees online through Community Core (https://app.communitycore.com/app/account/login). To set up a profile, please contact the Building department.  You can also drop a check off at Town Hall or in the utilities drop box behind Town Hall. Keep in mind there is a 6% processing fee added to using your credit card through Community Core. For large projects we suggest paying with a check.

How long does it take to process a permit?
The timeframe for processing an application depends on the complexity of the project.  A permit could take up to 12 weeks to process, especially during the high-volume spring and fall months.

Who can be listed as a Contractor on a permit application?
All contractors listed on a Town of Eagle permit application must be either a registered contractor with an active registration or the Homeowner. However, "Homeowners" cannot be the general contractor on new single family/residential homes unless they register with a certificate of insurance that covers general contractor requirements, nor can they be the general contractor for commercial projects, as registered contractors will need to head those projects due to liability purposes. 

How does Use Tax work?
Once you pay for your use tax you will receive a Use Tax Certificate. This certificate exempts you from Town of Eagle sales tax for the project's materials purchased from Town of Eagle vendors. The certificate from us is used for the vendors who will give the discount directly to you. We do not give any money back, as it is now handled directly through the vendors.

My permit has expired. How do I open it back up?
Send a letter to permits@townofeagle.org with a handwritten signature with an explanation of why the permit has expired, and why you want to reactivate it. Make sure to include the site address and permit number in the letter.

How do I transfer a permit to another contractor?
The original contractor will need to release their permit by sending in a letter with a handwritten signature to permits@townofeagle.org. 

If the original contractor was fired by the homeowner, the homeowner needs to state that they fired the original contractor and would like to transfer the permit to the new contractor.

If the original contractor quit and refuses to transfer the permit, the new contractor will have to pull a new permit and pay the fees again.

Click HERE for an outline of a transfer letter to assist.

We are buying/selling a house and work was done without a permit. What do I do?
You will need to apply for a permit for the completed work, and have it all inspected. There is a possibility of work being torn down or into for proper inspection. We will do our best to minimize the 

Helpful Tips for Contractor's Registrations:
*Remember that every registration expires a year from registration date. 
*The most common holdup on contractor's registration is the Certificate of Insurance not reflecting "Town of Eagle" as the certificate holder.

*Mechanical Contractors are now required to upload credentials of ICC National Standard Master Mechanical Exam or equivalent. Options include: B.E.S.T. Card (Roaring Fork Valley), ICC Exam, Denver City Mechanical Exams, etc.