Colorado Springs, CO Accessory Structures: ADU Impact Fees (2026)

Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU), a city-owned four-service utility, applies its standard Plant Investment Fee (PIF) schedule when an ADU requires a new water tap, wastewater connection, or upgraded electric service. As of 2024, residential water PIFs run roughly $13,000–$18,000 per equivalent residential tap and wastewater PIFs roughly $4,000–$5,500. ADUs sharing the principal dwelling's existing water meter and wastewater lateral avoid most PIFs but typically pay a smaller secondary-dwelling charge. Electric service upgrades follow CSU's Electric Service Standards. Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) building permit fees are based on construction valuation under the regionally-adopted fee schedule, typically $800–$2,500 for a small ADU plus plan review (about 65% of permit fee) and trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical). Park Land Dedication under City Code § 7.5.601 and Traffic Impact Fees under § 7.5.501 may apply for net new dwelling units in some zones. The Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise Fee applies based on impervious area. Colorado has no statewide ADU impact-fee waiver. Affordable ADUs deed-restricted through the City's Housing Division may receive partial fee deferrals on a case-by-case basis.