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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Florence
Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040 requires permits for construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance, and use of buildings or structures, per adopted codes and standards.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Submittal checklist
- Typical wall section drawings
- Site-specific supporting documents
- Reroof supporting documents when applicable
- Solar application packet and engineered documents when applicable
- Building code
- The city states it follows the 2006 International Building Code.
- Contractor requirements
- The city has a contractor licensing process; electrical and plumbing permits and inspections are issued and scheduled by the State of Colorado DORA.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the work is inside Florence jurisdiction.
- 02 Download the building permit application and submittal checklist from the city page.
- 03 Email the permit and supporting documents to the building inspector or use the city payment and permit workflow.
- 04 Re-roof applications must be submitted with supporting documents at least 3 business days before the scheduled start date.
- 05 Solar installs require the building application, state electrical permit, engineered structural letter for roof mounted units, and engineered stamp design plans.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (719) 784-4848, option 6 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Building inspector contact line is published on the building department page. City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday, with the city contact page showing 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed Fridays.
Typical sequence: Building inspections are completed as requested by contractors and owners.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Florence permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Florence, CO? ▸
Florence Municipal Code 15.04.040 requires permits for construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance, and use of buildings or structures, per adopted codes and standards.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Florence, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Florence, CO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the work is inside Florence jurisdiction. 2. Download the building permit application and submittal checklist from the city page. 3. Email the permit and supporting documents to the building inspector or use the city payment and permit workflow. 4. Re-roof applications must be submitted with supporting documents at least 3 business days before the scheduled start date. 5. Solar installs require the building application, state electrical permit, engineered structural letter for roof mounted units, and engineered stamp design plans.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Florence, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Florence, CO via: (719) 784-4848, option 6.
last verified April 2026
source City of Florence Building Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Florence Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.