City code sets emission limits
Sec. 5-110 requires wood stoves installed or modified in Fort Collins to meet the most stringent federal emission limits in force at installation.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Fort Collins, Colorado
Larimer County / Northern Colorado. Heat your home, even when the power goes out: the permit, the local rules, and who installs here.
Free to request · No obligation to hireBefore you install in Fort Collins.
No new open wood fireplaces
A fireplace installed or modified in the city must be gas, electric, or a fireplace insert meeting the same federal emission limits.
Local detailsFast-track stove permit
Fireplace, Wood Stove or Fire Pit is a Fort Collins fast-track permit with a $65 building permit fee plus sales tax on valuation.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, December, has a 1991–2020 normal of 31.1°F at the FT COLLINS, CO station. One station is a planning reference, not a reading for every address. NOAA station normals
Local businesses to contact directly
Wood stove installers in Fort Collins.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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FyrePro
Sales & installation · Showroom at 5609 McWhinney Blvd, Loveland; stove page titled for Fort Collins; serves Northern Colorado and southern WyomingIts stove-installation page, titled for Fort Collins, says it sells wood, gas and pellet stoves and provides professional installation, including designing the venting system. The showroom is in Loveland, outside Fort Collins city limits. Confirm the model meets Sec. 5-110’s emission requirement and who applies for the Fort Collins permit.
View business & contact detailsHomepage and showroom addressWebsite reviewed Sep 28, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
The Stove Shop Inc.
Sales & installation · 200 N U.S. Hwy 287, Fort CollinsIts homepage lists sales, service and installation, says it offers wood, pellet and gas stoves and fireplace inserts that burn wood, pellet and gas, and names Quadra-Fire and Heatilator as its main lines. It says it was established in 1986 and is family owned. Ask which wood models meet Fort Collins’ Sec. 5-110 rule and whether it pulls the permit.
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Western Fireplace Supply
Retailer & showroom · 1408 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins; lists Ft. Collins, Laporte, Timnath, Wellington and other Northern Colorado townsIts Fort Collins location page lists wood stoves and wood-burning inserts (including Lopi and Fireplace Xtrordinair) and offers service requests and consultations. The page itself does not state that this location installs wood stoves, so treat it as a showroom and ask directly who would install and permit the unit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 28, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
Unpaid listings, shown alphabetically. Website research is not contractor vetting or confirmation of a partnership. Confirm qualifications and insurance before hiring.
Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Fort Collins.
Apply to Fort Collins Building Services for a fast-track permit.
Fort Collins lists ‘Fireplace, Wood Stove or Fire Pit’ as a fast-track permit. For permanent wood-burning devices it points to its Wood Burning Stove Guide and EPA’s certified wood heater list. Applicants submit the Gas or Wood-Burning Appliance Permit Application, plus a Homeowner Affidavit if the owner does the work. The page lists a $65 building permit fee plus sales tax on the project’s valuation, and says to email buildingservices@fortcollins.gov or apply online. A heating device in an unheated space needs a remodel/alteration permit instead. Addresses outside city limits in unincorporated Larimer County are not covered by a city permit.
City of Fort Collins: Building PermitsFort Collins is outside the metro Denver Action Day area.
CDPHE’s indoor-burning page says Action Day restrictions apply in Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas and Jefferson counties and parts of Adams and Arapahoe; Larimer County is not on the list. We also found no current Fort Collins high-pollution-day burning rule in City Code. That is not a guarantee; check city and state air notices. Fort Collins’ protection comes at installation instead, through the certified-appliance rule in Sec. 5-110.
CDPHE indoor burning restrictionsBuying a stove or insert? Check it against Sec. 5-110.
Fort Collins City Code Sec. 5-110 says no person shall install or modify a solid fuel-burning appliance, including any wood stove, without a building permit, and the appliance must be tested and certified under 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subpart AAA to the most stringent limits in force at installation. The same section bars installing any appliance to burn coal and sets separate state requirements for pellet stoves. Used or older stoves generally will not qualify.
Fort Collins City Code Sec. 5-110, Solid fuel-burning appliancesConverting an old fireplace? Plan on a certified insert.
Sec. 5-110(f) says no person shall install or modify any fireplace unless it is a gas-burning appliance, an electric appliance, or a fireplace insert meeting the same federal emission standard as a wood stove. For an existing masonry fireplace, that makes a certified wood insert with a liner the wood-burning route; rebuilding it as an open wood fireplace is not listed as allowed.
Fort Collins City Code Sec. 5-110, Solid fuel-burning appliancesLandmark or Old Town property? Expect design review.
Fort Collins says owners of City Landmarks and properties in its Landmark Districts, including the Old Town, Sheely Drive and Whitcomb Street districts, must complete landmark design review for most exterior projects under Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code. A new chimney, flue or cap on the exterior may count. Check the city’s Historic Resources Map and contact Historic Preservation Services before applying for the stove permit.
City of Fort Collins: Historic PreservationThis is a planning guide, not a permit determination. The local authority and your installer must confirm current requirements for your property and appliance. We have not verified project-specific approvals or fees.
Choose the right project
Wood stoves and fireplace inserts in Fort Collins.
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Install a wood-burning stove.
An enclosed stove with a chimney system designed for your home. An installer assesses placement, venting, and the space you want to heat.
About wood stoves
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Explore a fireplace insert.
Use a suitable existing fireplace as the starting point. Have the opening, chimney, and liner assessed for the proposed insert.
About insertsCan you install a wood stove without a chimney?
A new wood stove can sometimes be installed with a new chimney system. Ask a Fort Collins-area provider to assess a suitable route and quote the complete job. Installation without an existing chimney
Want heat during a power outage?
Many cordwood stoves provide heat without electricity. Ask about your exact model, any powered blower, and the rooms it can heat. Read the power-outage heating guide
Room photographs illustrate project starting points; they are not installations completed through FireplaceLab.
Wood stove installation costs in Fort Collins.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Fort Collins quote. They are national estimates, not measured Fort Collins averages or offers from listed businesses.
Freestanding wood stove$2,500–$7,500
Wood-burning insert$3,000–$8,000+
New installation, no chimney$5,500–$9,000+
Unit and typical installation ranges from HomeGuide’s national cost guide, reviewed Sep 28, 2026. These are alternative project scenarios, not amounts to add together. Repairs, access, venting, permits, and premium models can move costs higher.
What to ask a Fort Collins installer.
- Does this stove or insert meet the emission limits Fort Collins Sec. 5-110 requires today, and will you provide the EPA certification for the permit?
- Will you submit the Gas or Wood-Burning Appliance Permit Application and schedule the city inspection?
- Is my address inside Fort Collins city limits or in unincorporated Larimer County, and does the permit change?
Compare quotes on the same scope.
Request separate details for the appliance, chimney or liner, hearth work, labor, removal, permits, inspections, and exclusions. Confirm any paid assessment before booking.
Will you save on heating?
There is no reliable single savings figure for every Fort Collins home. Compare your current heating cost with delivered dry wood, appliance efficiency, how much heat you will replace, maintenance, and the upfront installation. Backup comfort and financial payback are separate decisions. Compare all heating options
Fort Collins wood stove installation FAQs.
Can I install a wood stove in Fort Collins?
Yes, with a permit and a certified appliance. City Code Sec. 5-110 requires a building permit and says a wood stove must meet the most stringent federal emission limits in force when it is installed. Used or older uncertified stoves are not an option, and coal-burning appliances are not allowed.
Can I restore my open wood-burning fireplace?
Sec. 5-110(f) says a fireplace may be installed or modified only if it is gas, electric, or a fireplace insert meeting the federal emission standard. Ask Building Services how that applies to repairs versus modifications before starting work. For wood heat, a certified insert with a liner is the usual route.
Are there no-burn days in Fort Collins like in Denver?
CDPHE’s Action Day indoor-burning restrictions cover the seven metro Denver counties, and Larimer County is not listed. We found no current Fort Collins high-pollution-day rule in City Code. Rules can change, so check city and state air-quality notices before relying on a stove.
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