Excavation Permit#
Online Payments Now Available!
Online payments can be used for any of the following:
- Excavation permits
- Right-of-Way Contractor licensing
- Replenish existing trust accounts
New transaction fee for online debit/credit card charges
The City of Fort Collins has a new credit card processing company. As of August 1, 2021, a new debit/credit card transaction fee will be charged for all transactions processed with the Development Review Center. Please refer to the linked document below.
Step 1: Right of Way Contractor License
You will need a current Right of Way Contractor License issued through the City of Fort Collins Engineering Department.
Step 2: Excavation Permit
Are you licensed and ready to go? Download the Excavation Permit here!
Step 3: Check the status of your permit
Have you submitted your Excavation Permit and you want to check the status? Click the button below.
Permit#
Pre-Application Requirements#
- Contractor must have an approved and current Right of Way Contractor License issued by the City of Fort Collins Engineering Department.
- Contractor must verify whether the excavation site is in a floodplain by calling 970-416-2632 or by emailing floodplains@fcgov.com.
Application Requirements#
Each application must include:
- Completed application
- Site plan clearly showing proposed work that includes dimensions
For each Excavation Permit, a Work Area Traffic Control Permit must also be submitted to the Traffic Department for review and approval. https://www.fcgov.com/traffic/watc.php
If the work is within a Parking enforcement zone, a Parking Obstruction Permit may be necessary. https://www.fcgov.com/parking/obstructionpermits.php
Submission of Excavation Permit#
All excavation permits must be submitted to excavationpermits@fcgov.com
All permits will have a 10 business day minimum for review.
How to create account to access submitted excavation permits#
Contractors are required to create an account to download their approved construction plans. The link below will take you to the Citizen Portal Home page where you can register for your account. You will be asked to provide a valid email address to receive notices, as well as contact information and contractor license numbers.
Fees#
| Fee | Description | Fee Amount | |
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| Application Fee | A non-refundable application fee is required for each permit upon submittal. | $45 | |
| Excavation Inspection Fee | An inspection fee is charged for each 1,000 square feet or portion thereof. | $50 per 1,000 square feet | |
| Boring Inspection Fee | An inspection fee is charged for each linear foot or portion thereof. | $0.40/LF, $50 minimum | |
| Pothole Inspection Fee | An inspection fee is charged for each pothole. |
$30 each |
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| Pavement Impact Fee* |
A pavement impact fee is assessed per square foot of excavation, in asphalt as well as concrete pavement. * A pavement impact fee is tripled for streets constructed, reconstructed, overlaid or sealcoated within the last five years. Conversely, the pavement impact fee may be waived or reduced for utility repairs made in advance of scheduled pavement rehabilitation projects, or when the utility company performs a complete street overlay in conjunction with the utility repairs performed. |
Square Foot of Excavation | Cost per square foot |
| 1 to 100 | $3.85 | ||
| 101 to 500 | $2.75 | ||
| 501 to 3,000 | $2.20 | ||
| over 3,000 | $1.65 | ||
Trust Account Information#
If you are a licensed contractor with a trust account, please log in to the Citizen Portal to view your account information.
Need help?
FAQ#
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Also called a "street cut permit," an excavation permit is issued anytime cutting is done in the City right-of-way i.e. sidewalk work, boring, cutting street. Anyone excavating in the public right-of-way, whether licensed contractors, licensed plumbers, City crews, utility contractors, etc. needs to acquire a permit.
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Anyone excavating in the public right-of-way, whether licensed contractors, licensed plumbers, City crews, utility contractors, etc. needs to acquire a permit.
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In an effort to cover both the costs of excavation inspection and the increased maintenance costs caused by excavation. This fee has three parts:
- Administrative Costs
- Inspections Costs
- Pavement Impact Costs
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Application times will vary depending on the complexity of the permit, and the departments involved in the review process. All permits will have a 10 business day minimum for review. Application status can be checked via: https://accela-aca.fcgov.com/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx
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The permit expires 90 days from the date of approval.