City Building Permits

Town of Silver Cliff, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Silver Cliff, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Colorado Custer County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

incorporated Town of Silver Cliff only

Department
Building and Zoning Department
Address
612 E Main Street, Silver Cliff, CO 81252
Phone
719-783-3034

Application Process

  1. Review the Building and Zoning page and the applicable packet.
  2. Contact Chris before or while reviewing the packet.
  3. Prepare the permit application and supporting documents.
  4. Submit the permit package to the Building and Zoning office for review.
  5. The town reviews the application against the adopted building and zoning codes.
  6. Permit is issued after approval and any required plan review.

Source: Building and Zoning Department

General Requirements

the town publishes a residential packet, commercial packet, driveway-excavation application, and other permit forms; a municipal code amendment also states that manufactured, modular, and tiny mobile homes require a building permit from the Zoning Department before placement, alteration, or replacement.

Building code
2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, and 2018 International Zoning Codes, as published on the town Building and Zoning page

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building and Zoning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building and Zoning Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Silver Cliff Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Silver Cliff, CO?
the town publishes a residential packet, commercial packet, driveway-excavation application, and other permit forms; a municipal code amendment also states that manufactured, modular, and tiny mobile homes require a building permit from the Zoning Department before placement, alteration, or replacement.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Silver Cliff, CO?
1. Review the Building and Zoning page and the applicable packet. 2. Contact Chris before or while reviewing the packet. 3. Prepare the permit application and supporting documents. 4. Submit the permit package to the Building and Zoning office for review. 5. The town reviews the application against the adopted building and zoning codes. 6. Permit is issued after approval and any required plan review.

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