Building

Building Division

The Building Division is responsible for reviewing permit applications, issuing permits, enforcing building codes, and maintaining building records. The Building Division assists homeowners, builders, and developers in completing and filing required documentation during the permit processing, issuance, and finalization of building permits and enforcing ordinances that ensure safe buildings and a healthy environment.

Business Licenses:
We do not manage the licensing of contractors and trades. While we don’t require a specific contractor license, we do need a general business license for anyone conducting business in the Town of Mead. Click here for business license information.

BUILDING PERMIT FEES

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (2026)

In accordance with Mead Municipal Code Section 4-6-60(d), Development Impact Fees will be adjusted on January 1st of each year based on the 5-year construction cost average adjustment rate, based on the Engineering News Record (ENR) 20-Cities Construction Cost Index (CCI). The adjustment for January 1, 2026, is 5.84%.

Development Type Municipal Facilities Police Parks & Open Space Storm Drainage & Street Total Fee
Residential (Per Unit)
Single Family $5,560 $634 $3,430
  • Single Family-
    • $7,695
  • Single Family-
    • $17,319
  • Single Family (attached)-
    • $6,055
  • Single Family (attached)-
    • $15,679
Multi-Family $2,828 $322 $1,745 $5,288 $10,183
Nonresidential (per 1,000 square feet or per room/unit for lodging)
General Retail/Commercial $1,365 $251 $0
  • General Retail/Comml-
    • $5,012
  • RV Park
    • $3,986
  • Lodging
    • $1,399
  • General Retail/Comml-
    • $6,628
  • RV Park
    • $5,602
  • Lodging
    • $3,015
Office & Institutional $1,735 $318 $0 $3,635 $5,688
Industrial $677 $124 $0 $2,024 $2,825
FEE SCHEDULE

For all other fees applicable to a building permit including permit fees, plan reveiw, inspections, tap fees, etc, please see the Town of Mead Comprehensive Fee Schedule