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County building permits

Unincorporated Crowley County

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Crowley County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning and Zoning / Building Inspection / Land Use Administration

Street address
Crowley County Courthouse Annex, 603 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81063
Coverage
Unincorporated Crowley County; county page also publishes the county building permit forms and adopted code information.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Crowley County

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.

Note: No county-public list of exempt work was located on the building inspection page.

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.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Complete the county building permit application and building permit guidelines / use tax form.
  2. 02
    Submit the application for county review.
  3. 03
    Pay fees by contacting the administration office for the amount due and payment instructions.
  4. 04
    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 ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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.
§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Crowley County permits

01 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.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Crowley County, CO?
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Crowley County, CO, follow these steps: 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.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Crowley County, CO?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Crowley County, CO via: By appointment only.
last verified April 2026 source Planning and Zoning / Building Inspection / Land Use Administration ↗ entry id permits/colorado/crowley/unincorporated

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Zoning / Building Inspection / Land Use Administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.