Fort Collins, CO
Prototype: 2,000 sq ft single-family detached, 3 bed / 2 bath, 3/4-inch water meter, 400 sq ft garage.
Not included: Included: building permit/plan check ($0.65 per sq ft R-3 on 2,000 sq ft + $0.40 per sq ft U on a 400 sq ft garage), 3/4-inch meter, water PIF at a 7,000 sq ft lot, wastewater PIF, and the 2026 capital expansion fees (parkland, police, fire, government, capital equipment, transportation) for the 1,801-2,400 sq ft band, all from the city Fee Schedules page. Not included: Water Supply Requirement (depends on bedrooms and outdoor area), Stormwater PIF (depends on lot size and runoff coefficient, $0.276/sq ft x coefficient), Poudre Fire Authority fees, Larimer County regional road fee, use tax, utilities not served by city Utilities (some properties are in other water districts), electric. Searched 2026-11-09.
Water/sewer provider: City of Fort Collins Utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater)
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan check and building permit fee, R-3 dwelling permit · computed | $0.65 per sq ft (R-3 Single Family Detached/Duplex) per sq ft | $1,300 | $0.65 x 2,000 sq ft = 1,300.00 (35% plan check + 65% permit) Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Building Permit Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Plan check and building permit fee, attached garage (U occupancy) permit · computed | $0.40 per sq ft (U Utility) per sq ft | $160 | $0.40 x 400 sq ft = 160.00 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Building Permit Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Water meter, 3/4-inch domestic water | $428.84 per meter | $428.84 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Water Meter Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Water plant investment fee (PIF), single-family 3/4-inch water · computed | $914 + $0.494 per sq ft of lot area per dwelling, by lot area | $4,372 | $914 + 0.494 x 7,000 sq ft lot = 4,372.00 (7,000 sq ft lot assumed) Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Residential Fee Summary fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Wastewater PIF, single-family sewer | $4,476 per dwelling unit per dwelling unit | $4,476 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Residential Fee Summary fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Community parkland capital expansion fee, single family detached parks | $3,342 per dwelling, 1,801-2,400 sq ft band (2,000 sq ft house) | $3,342 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Capital Expansion Fees (effective 1/1/2026) fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Police capital expansion fee, single family detached police | $683 per dwelling, 1,801-2,400 sq ft band (2,000 sq ft house) | $683 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Capital Expansion Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Fire protection capital expansion fee, single family detached fire | $1,130 per dwelling, 1,801-2,400 sq ft band (2,000 sq ft house) | $1,130 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Capital Expansion Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Government facilities capital expansion fee, single family detached general | $1,204 per dwelling, 1,801-2,400 sq ft band (2,000 sq ft house) | $1,204 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Capital Expansion Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Capital equipment expansion fee, single family detached general | $246 per dwelling, 1,801-2,400 sq ft band (2,000 sq ft house) | $246 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Capital Expansion Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Transportation capital expansion fee (TCEF), single family detached transportation | $8,660 per dwelling, 1,801-2,400 sq ft band (2,000 sq ft house) | $8,660 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · City of Fort Collins Fee Schedules page (fcgov.com/capitalexpansion), Transportation Capital Expansion Fees fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 2381968d8238 |
| Total listed | $26,001.84 |
Fee-change calendar
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