County Building Permits

Dolores County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Colorado Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

County services page lists driveway, septic, right of way, subdivision exemption, and road-related permits, but not a county building permit program for unincorporated construction.

Department
Address
409 N. Main Street, Dove Creek, CO 81324
Phone
970-677-2383

Application Process

  1. Confirm whether the work is under county land use, road, septic, or driveway oversight.
  2. Submit the correct non-building permit application if the work affects access, septic, or right of way.
  3. For building work, verify with the county whether any local building authority has been designated for the parcel.

Source:

General Requirements

No county building permit standard was published for unincorporated Dolores County

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dolores County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Dolores County, CO?
No county building permit standard was published for unincorporated Dolores County
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Dolores County, CO?
1. Confirm whether the work is under county land use, road, septic, or driveway oversight. 2. Submit the correct non-building permit application if the work affects access, septic, or right of way. 3. For building work, verify with the county whether any local building authority has been designated for the parcel.

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