County Building Permits
Elbert County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Elbert County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Building permits for construction, remodeling, and repair projects in unincorporated Elbert County only.
- Department
- Elbert County Building Department, under Community and Development Services / Public Works / Road & Bridge pages
- Address
- 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117; P.O. Box 7, Kiowa, CO 80117
- Phone
- 720-595-3619
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CommunityCore • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Review the county permit application checklists, how-to instructions, and design criteria.
- Create or log into a CommunityCore account.
- Submit the permit application and required documents in CommunityCore.
- County staff reviews the application and plans against county design criteria and 2018 I Codes.
- After approval, the permit is issued and can be looked up in CommunityCore.
General Requirements
Most new construction, remodels, and repairs require a building permit.
- Building code
- 2018 I Codes
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors performing work must be licensed and show they have met trade requirements and understand the code.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Fee is valuation based, with a published valuation table referenced by the county building page.
- Reinspection fee
- Friday/same-day inspections require a $95 fee; reinspection fees are $50 for first incident, $100 for second, and $200 for third incident, plus a 2 workday inspection delay on the third incident.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Elbert County Building Department, under Community and Development Services / Public Works / Road & Bridge pages to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Inspections may happen anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; inspectors provide notification when en route.
Typical inspection sequence: Approved plans, permit card, and inspection record must be on site; rough and final inspections require all required documentation uploaded to CommunityCore before scheduling.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2018 I Codes
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Towns of Elbert County
- FAQ
- Zoning Maps
- License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Elbert County Building Department, under Community and Development Services / Public Works / Road & Bridge pages before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elbert County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Elbert County, CO?
- Most new construction, remodels, and repairs require a building permit.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Elbert County, CO?
- Fees are calculated as: Fee is valuation based, with a published valuation table referenced by the county building page..
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Elbert County, CO?
- 1. Review the county permit application checklists, how-to instructions, and design criteria. 2. Create or log into a CommunityCore account. 3. Submit the permit application and required documents in CommunityCore. 4. County staff reviews the application and plans against county design criteria and 2018 I Codes. 5. After approval, the permit is issued and can be looked up in CommunityCore.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Elbert County, CO?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: CommunityCore inspection request form.
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