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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Granby
Building, electrical, grading, and excavation work, as referenced on the town public works page
A grading permit is not required when a separate building permit covers anticipated grading activities
Excavations below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall, or other structure authorized by a valid building permit
Excavations for wells or utilities
Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay in the enumerated circumstances
- Exempt A grading permit is not required when a separate building permit covers anticipated grading activities
- Exempt Excavations below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall, or other structure authorized by a valid building permit
- Exempt Excavations for wells or utilities
- Exempt Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay in the enumerated circumstances
- Building code
- The draft code text reviewed includes town grading and excavation provisions; a clean current building code edition was not clearly published on the page reviewed
- Permit validity
- Grading permits are valid for six months in the draft code text reviewed, with one 90-day extension possible
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use the Granby public works/building entry point or portal.
- 02 Prepare permit application and supporting documents.
- 03 Submit online through MyGovernmentOnline.
- 04 Town reviews, issues permit, and schedules inspections.
Source: Town of Granby Community Development / Building Division ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Granby building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Excavation permit fee may be revised by board resolution; grading permit fees are by ordinance/resolution
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Granby code text allows some site work only between sunrise and sunset, and construction-related grading/excavation on outside areas only during listed hours
Typical sequence: Permit application review, completeness review, then town engineer review for grading permits
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Granby permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Granby, CO? ▸
Building, electrical, grading, and excavation work, as referenced on the town public works page
02 How much does a building permit cost in Granby, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Granby, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Excavation permit fee may be revised by board resolution; grading permit fees are by ordinance/resolution.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Granby, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Granby, CO, follow these steps: 1. Use the Granby public works/building entry point or portal. 2. Prepare permit application and supporting documents. 3. Submit online through MyGovernmentOnline. 4. Town reviews, issues permit, and schedules inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Granby, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Granby, CO. The following work is generally exempt: A grading permit is not required when a separate building permit covers anticipated grading activities; Excavations below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall, or other structure authorized by a valid building permit; Excavations for wells or utilities; Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay in the enumerated circumstances. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Granby Community Development / Building Division ↗
entry id permits/colorado/grand/granby
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Granby Community Development / Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.