Eagle County, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Eagle County Community Development, Building Division

Street address

Eagle County Government Main Campus, 500 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631; mailing P.O. Box 179, Eagle, CO 81631-0179

Phone

970-328-8746

Coverage

Unincorporated Eagle County only

Online portal

EnerGov SelfService

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Eagle County

New construction, alterations, repairs, additions, re-roofs, mechanical, plumbing, grading, demolitions, and similar regulated work in unincorporated county areas.

Required documents

Application
Plans
Valuation
Code-specific documents
For OWTS projects: legal description, parcel number, site plan, soil profile results, contractor info, and engineer approval

Building code: 2021 building codes in January 2025 implementation materials, including preferred energy amendments
Permit validity: OWTS permits expire after 120 days without an active building permit; the public building permit page did not publish a broader general permit term in the research pass.
Contractor requirements: Electrical and plumbing work is licensed by the State of Colorado; county permit submittals commonly require contractor identification and code-compliant licensing.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: County performance materials target 90 percent of plan review comments within 12 weeks for new residential and new commercial projects.

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Start with permit identification and submittal through the online portal or county instructions.
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County plan review occurs before issuance.
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For OWTS/septic-related projects, the OWTS permit must be issued before the building permit, and the county recommends concurrent submission.

Typical processing time: County performance materials target 90 percent of plan review comments within 12 weeks for new residential and new commercial projects.

Source: Eagle County Community Development, Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Eagle County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$27.50

Plan check fee

65 percent of the permit fee

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based tiered schedule. The county fee table shows: $1.00 to $500.00 = $27.50; $501.00 to $2,000.00 = $27.50 for first $500.00 plus $3.60 per additional $100.00 or fraction; higher tiers increase by valuation.

Reinspection fee

$100.00

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: County inspections generally follow code sequence and must support plan review and final approval before occupancy or completion.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Eagle County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Eagle County, CO? ▸

New construction, alterations, repairs, additions, re-roofs, mechanical, plumbing, grading, demolitions, and similar regulated work in unincorporated county areas.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Eagle County, CO? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Eagle County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $27.50. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based tiered schedule. The county fee table shows: $1.00 to $500.00 = $27.50; $501.00 to $2,000.00 = $27.50 for first $500.00 plus $3.60 per additional $100.00 or fraction; higher tiers increase by valuation.. Plan check fee: 65 percent of the permit fee.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Eagle County, CO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Eagle County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Start with permit identification and submittal through the online portal or county instructions. 2. County plan review occurs before issuance. 3. For OWTS/septic-related projects, the OWTS permit must be issued before the building permit, and the county recommends concurrent submission.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Eagle County, CO? ▸

Building permit processing times in unincorporated Eagle County, CO typically run County performance materials target 90 percent of plan review comments within 12 weeks for new residential and new commercial projects.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

last verified April 2026 source Eagle County Community Development, Building Division ↗ entry id permits/colorado/eagle/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Eagle County Community Development, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.