Red Cliff, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town Clerk / Planning Director / Building Official functions under the Town of Red Cliff code

Street address

Town Office Building, 400 Pine Street, Red Cliff, CO 81649

Phone

970-827-5303

clerk@townofredcliff.org

Coverage

Corporate limits of Red Cliff

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Red Cliff

New construction, alterations, remodels, gas, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other regulated work.

Required documents

Site plan
Second improvement location survey when near height or setback limits
Demolition site plan when applicable

Building code: Town code adopts building, mechanical, plumbing, and related codes by ordinance; exact active ICC edition should be verified against the current town code text.
Permit validity: Contractor licenses are valid for one year from issue.
Contractor requirements: All contractors except electrical contractors licensed by the State must purchase a Town of Red Cliff contractor license.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Zoning and development approvals must be obtained before applying for a building permit.
02

Building permit review is governed by Chapter 18 and Chapter 16 of the town code.
03

Public snippets indicate permit applications may require site plans, surveys, and related approvals.

Source: Town Clerk / Planning Director / Building Official functions under the Town of Red Cliff code ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Red Cliff building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Up to 80 percent refund is allowed only under specific conditions.

Permit fee formula

Permit fees are established by resolution; work started before permit issuance is subject to a fee equal to 100 percent of the permit fee.

Penalty (no permit)

Work started before permit issuance is charged a fee equal to 100 percent of the permit application fee.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Town office hours Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday by appointment

Typical sequence: Building permit issuance follows development approval and required reviews.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Red Cliff permits

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

New construction, alterations, remodels, gas, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other regulated work.

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

Building permit fees in Red Cliff, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Permit fees are established by resolution; work started before permit issuance is subject to a fee equal to 100 percent of the permit fee.. Plan check fee: Up to 80 percent refund is allowed only under specific conditions..

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

To apply for a building permit in Red Cliff, CO, follow these steps: 1. Zoning and development approvals must be obtained before applying for a building permit. 2. Building permit review is governed by Chapter 18 and Chapter 16 of the town code. 3. Public snippets indicate permit applications may require site plans, surveys, and related approvals.

last verified April 2026 source Town Clerk / Planning Director / Building Official functions under the Town of Red Cliff code ↗ entry id permits/colorado/eagle/red-cliff

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town Clerk / Planning Director / Building Official functions under the Town of Red Cliff code before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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