Westcliffe, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department / Building and Zoning Office

Street address

1000 Main Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252

Phone

719-783-2282 ext. 12

deputyclerk@townofwestcliffe.com

Coverage

incorporated Town of Westcliffe only

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Westcliffe

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.

Source: Building Department / Building and Zoning Office ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Review the Building Department page and the relevant permit guides.
02

Prepare the permit application and supporting documents.
03

Submit the application to the Building and Zoning office.
04

Staff perform review and calculate valuation-based fees.
05

Permit is issued after approval, with plan review and inspections as needed.

Source: Building Department / Building and Zoning Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Westcliffe building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

Plan review fees are due at submittal

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

719-783-2282 ext. 12 (phone)

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

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

Source: Building Department / Building and Zoning Office ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Westcliffe permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Westcliffe, CO? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Westcliffe, CO? ▸

Building permit fees in Westcliffe, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Westcliffe, CO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Westcliffe, CO, follow these steps: 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.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Westcliffe, CO? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Westcliffe, CO via: 719-783-2282 ext. 12.

last verified April 2026 source Building Department / Building and Zoning Office ↗ entry id permits/colorado/custer/westcliffe

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department / Building and Zoning Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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