Clear Creek County, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Clear Creek County Building Department

Street address

Clear Creek County Government Center, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444

Phone

303-679-2302

building@clearcreekcounty.us

Coverage

Unincorporated Clear Creek County only. Incorporated towns and the City of Central are not served by county building permits.

Online portal

GovBuilt

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Clear Creek County

New buildings, additions, remodels, garages, decks, structural repairs, accessory structures, and most work involving structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fuel gas changes.

Required documents

Application
Site plan
Construction drawings
Structural details
Energy-related documents where applicable
Valuation information
Contractor information

Contractor requirements: Trades work must be completed by properly licensed contractors where state law or local code requires it. Electrical and plumbing licensing is regulated by Colorado.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Start with zoning review and permit determination through the county building department.
02

Submit permit application, construction drawings, site plan, and supporting documents in the GovBuilt portal.
03

County reviews zoning, building code, and any referral items such as floodplain or wildfire-related issues.
04

Plan review comments are issued if corrections are needed.
05

Applicant resubmits corrected plans or clarifications.
06

Permit is issued after approval and fee payment.

Source: Clear Creek County Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Clear Creek County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Charged separately for many projects, typically as a percentage or schedule-based review fee tied to valuation.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based permit fees with separate review and inspection-related charges, according to the adopted fee schedule.

Reinspection fee

Assessed for extra inspections or failed inspections per the adopted fee schedule.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Footing and foundation first, then framing and rough trades, then insulation and final inspections, with special inspections when required.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Clear Creek County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Clear Creek County, CO? ▸

New buildings, additions, remodels, garages, decks, structural repairs, accessory structures, and most work involving structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fuel gas changes.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Clear Creek County, CO? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Clear Creek County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based permit fees with separate review and inspection-related charges, according to the adopted fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Charged separately for many projects, typically as a percentage or schedule-based review fee tied to valuation..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clear Creek County, CO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clear Creek County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Start with zoning review and permit determination through the county building department. 2. Submit permit application, construction drawings, site plan, and supporting documents in the GovBuilt portal. 3. County reviews zoning, building code, and any referral items such as floodplain or wildfire-related issues. 4. Plan review comments are issued if corrections are needed. 5. Applicant resubmits corrected plans or clarifications. 6. Permit is issued after approval and fee payment.

last verified April 2026 source Clear Creek County Building Department ↗ entry id permits/colorado/clear-creek/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clear Creek County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.