County Building Permits
Conejos County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Conejos County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Conejos County. The county page also notes Conejos County has five municipalities: Manassa, La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, and Romeo.
- Department
- Conejos County Land Use Office
- Address
- 6683 County Rd. 13, Conejos, CO 81129
- Phone
- 719-376-2014
- landuse@co.conejos.co.us
Online Permit Portal
Platform: iWorQ • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Complete access, address, soil, well, construction, and OWTS related prerequisites as applicable.
- Submit construction application with two sets of construction drawings.
- Review by the Building Inspector.
- County works with applicant on drawings and inspection plan.
- Permit issuance after review and approval.
Typical processing time: Plan review and approval can take up to 15 days.
Source: Conejos County Land Use Office
General Requirements
A construction permit is required for all new construction, including installation of a mobile or manufactured home. A septic or OWTS permit is required before installing a septic system. Electrical, plumbing, and gas work require state permits.
Required Documents
- Two sets of construction drawings
- Owner consent if multiple owners
- Any site specific documents required by the Building Inspector
- For OWTS work, soil evaluation and related installation documents
- Permit validity
- Construction permit is valid for one year from issuance. Permit lapses if there is no construction for a continuous 12 month period. Permit may be renewed or extended if requested and approved by the Land Use Administrator.
- Building code
- 2018 International Residential Code; 2018 International Building Code; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- Owner-builder
- The public guide does not publish a specific owner-builder exemption. It does say multiple owners must consent by signature or separate signed document.
- Contractor requirements
- OWTS systems contractors must become licensed as a competent technician as defined by Regulation 43 and pass a test to install in Conejos County. Plumbing and electrical work require state permits.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $100 access permit; $50 physical address assignment; $325 OWTS new system permit; $200 OWTS alterations and repairs
- Reinspection fee
- $50 second inspection fee for OWTS reinspection
- Penalty (no permit)
- Double fee for OWTS work started without a permit
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Conejos County Land Use Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 24 hour notice required (notice)
Typical inspection sequence: Inspection through each phase of construction is required. For OWTS, inspection occurs during installation and engineered systems require engineer approval plus county inspector approval.
A second inspection fee of $50 applies if the inspector must make more than one visit to the site. No inspections from December 23 through January 3. No inspections during snow or when the ground is frozen.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2018 International Residential Code; 2018 International Building Code; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Land use page
- County home page
- License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Conejos County Land Use Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conejos County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Conejos County, CO?
- A construction permit is required for all new construction, including installation of a mobile or manufactured home. A septic or OWTS permit is required before installing a septic system. Electrical, plumbing, and gas work require state permits.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Conejos County, CO?
- The minimum permit fee is $100 access permit; $50 physical address assignment; $325 OWTS new system permit; $200 OWTS alterations and repairs.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Conejos County, CO?
- 1. Complete access, address, soil, well, construction, and OWTS related prerequisites as applicable. 2. Submit construction application with two sets of construction drawings. 3. Review by the Building Inspector. 4. County works with applicant on drawings and inspection plan. 5. Permit issuance after review and approval.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Conejos County, CO?
- Typical processing time is Plan review and approval can take up to 15 days..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Conejos County, CO?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 24 hour notice required.
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