Town of Westcliffe, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

incorporated Town of Westcliffe only

Department

Building Department / Building and Zoning Office

Address

1000 Main Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252

Phone

719-783-2282 ext. 12

Email

deputyclerk@townofwestcliffe.com

Website

https://townofwestcliffe.colorado.gov/building-department

Application Process

1. Review the Building Department page and the relevant permit guides.
2. Prepare the permit application and supporting documents.
3. Submit the application to the Building and Zoning office.
4. Staff perform review and calculate valuation-based fees.
5. Permit is issued after approval, with plan review and inspections as needed.

Source: Building Department / Building and Zoning Office

General Requirements

the town publishes building permit applications, fence permits, sign permits, excavation permits, and ICC-based residential guides; the building department page is the main public entry point for whether a permit is needed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$100.00 for total valuation from $1.00 up to and including $500.00

Plan check fee

Residential new construction plan review is 50 percent of permit fee; commercial plan review is 65 percent of permit fee; additions/remodels are listed at $200.00

Permit fee formula

valuation-based schedule; for example, $500.01 to $2,000.00 charges $100.00 plus $4.00 per $100 valuation or fraction thereof above $500.01, and later tiers charge $15.00, $11.00, $7.00, or $6.00 per additional valuation band

Reinspection fee

After-hours inspection $200.00, holiday inspection $200.00, re-inspection $50.00 if the contractor requested inspection and was not ready

Penalty (no permit)

If a job is started before a permit is obtained the fee doubles

Payment note

Plan review fees are due at submittal

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 719-783-2282 ext. 12 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Typical inspection sequence: Plan review fees are due at submittal, then inspections are billed through the valuation schedule.

Additional Resources

• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Contacts
• Planning Commission
• Town Clerk
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Westcliffe Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Westcliffe, CO?

the town publishes building permit applications, fence permits, sign permits, excavation permits, and ICC-based residential guides; the building department page is the main public entry point for whether a permit is needed.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Westcliffe, CO?

The minimum permit fee is $100.00 for total valuation from $1.00 up to and including $500.00. Fees are calculated as: valuation-based schedule; for example, $500.01 to $2,000.00 charges $100.00 plus $4.00 per $100 valuation or fraction thereof above $500.01, and later tiers charge $15.00, $11.00, $7.00, or $6.00 per additional valuation band. Plan check fee: Residential new construction plan review is 50 percent of permit fee; commercial plan review is 65 percent of permit fee; additions/remodels are listed at $200.00.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Westcliffe, CO?

1. Review the Building Department page and the relevant permit guides. 2. Prepare the permit application and supporting documents. 3. Submit the application to the Building and Zoning office. 4. Staff perform review and calculate valuation-based fees. 5. Permit is issued after approval, with plan review and inspections as needed.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Westcliffe, CO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 719-783-2282 ext. 12.