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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Fremont County
The county requires permits for common residential, commercial, accessory structure, reroof, solar, demolition, change of use, and flood-related work based on the published application list.
Required documents
- Deed or ownership evidence
- Plot plan
- Address verification
- Water and sanitation evidence
- Floor plans
- Construction details
- Truss design
- Flood permit documents
- Contractor license information
- Building code
- 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as amended by Resolution No. 60, Series of 2020.
- Permit validity
- Standard building permit is valid for 1 year. Re-roof permits are valid for 90 days and have no renewals.
- Contractor requirements
- County contractor licensing is required for covered work. The county also references State of Colorado electrical and plumbing permits separately.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the property is in unincorporated Fremont County and identify the permit type.
- 02 Gather required submittal documents, which may include plot plans, deeds, water and sanitation evidence, floor plans, construction details, truss designs, flood documents, and contractor licensing materials.
- 03 Submit the permit application and supporting documents through Cloudpermit or the county building office.
- 04 County staff review zoning and building submittals, then issue the permit when approved.
- 05 Post the permit and approved plans on site and schedule inspections as work progresses.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Fremont County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$21.00 for the first $500 valuation
02
Plan check fee
65% of required permit fee for multi-family, commercial, or industrial applications
03
Permit fee formula
For $1 to $2,000 valuation, $21.00 for the first $500 plus $2.75 per additional $100 or fraction. Higher tiers scale up by valuation, with the schedule ending at $1,000,000 and up.
04
Reinspection fee
$42.00 per hour minimum 1 hour. Outside normal hours inspections are $42.00 per hour minimum 3 hours. Replacement permit card is $30.00. Permit renewal is $48.00.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Submit inspection request link (online)
- (719) 276-7373 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: County forms indicate rough and final inspections as applicable, with the approved permit and field set of plans kept on site and visible.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Fremont County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Fremont County, CO? ▸
The county requires permits for common residential, commercial, accessory structure, reroof, solar, demolition, change of use, and flood-related work based on the published application list.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Fremont County, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Fremont County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $21.00 for the first $500 valuation. Fees are calculated as: For $1 to $2,000 valuation, $21.00 for the first $500 plus $2.75 per additional $100 or fraction. Higher tiers scale up by valuation, with the schedule ending at $1,000,000 and up.. Plan check fee: 65% of required permit fee for multi-family, commercial, or industrial applications.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Fremont County, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Fremont County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is in unincorporated Fremont County and identify the permit type. 2. Gather required submittal documents, which may include plot plans, deeds, water and sanitation evidence, floor plans, construction details, truss designs, flood documents, and contractor licensing materials. 3. Submit the permit application and supporting documents through Cloudpermit or the county building office. 4. County staff review zoning and building submittals, then issue the permit when approved. 5. Post the permit and approved plans on site and schedule inspections as work progresses.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Fremont County, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Fremont County, CO via: Submit inspection request link, (719) 276-7373.
last verified April 2026
source Fremont County Building Department ↗
entry id permits/colorado/fremont/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Fremont County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.