County Building Permits
Crowley County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Crowley County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Crowley County; county page also publishes the county building permit forms and adopted code information.
- Department
- Planning and Zoning / Building Inspection / Land Use Administration
- Address
- Crowley County Courthouse Annex, 603 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81063
- Phone
- 719-267-5218
Application Process
- Complete the county building permit application and building permit guidelines / use tax form.
- Submit the application for county review.
- Pay fees by contacting the administration office for the amount due and payment instructions.
- Permit is issued after county authorization; the form states the permit is accepted as defined and authorized by the county building inspector.
Source: Planning and Zoning / Building Inspection / Land Use Administration
General Requirements
A building permit is required through the county building inspection process for work in the unincorporated area; the page does not publish a complete permit trigger matrix.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Building permit guidelines and use tax form
- Project details such as address, owner, contractor, subcontractor, use, dimensions, foundation, framing, and permit cost fields from the form
- Building code
- International Building Code 2018, International Residential Code 2018, International Energy Conservation Code 2018
- Contractor requirements
- Form asks for contractor and subcontractor information; no additional local license rules were published on the county page.
Fees
- Payment note
- Credit card payments are accepted for planning and zoning and building inspection fees, but the amount must be confirmed with the administration office before payment.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Planning and Zoning / Building Inspection / Land Use Administration to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- By appointment only (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Building inspector office hours are by appointment only; county administration contact is 719-267-5555 ext. 3.
Additional Resources
- Building code: International Building Code 2018, International Residential Code 2018, International Energy Conservation Code 2018
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- County towns page
- County permit form PDF
- 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 Planning and Zoning / Building Inspection / Land Use Administration before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crowley County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Crowley County, CO?
- A building permit is required through the county building inspection process for work in the unincorporated area; the page does not publish a complete permit trigger matrix.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Crowley County, CO?
- 1. Complete the county building permit application and building permit guidelines / use tax form. 2. Submit the application for county review. 3. Pay fees by contacting the administration office for the amount due and payment instructions. 4. Permit is issued after county authorization; the form states the permit is accepted as defined and authorized by the county building inspector.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Crowley County, CO?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: By appointment only.
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