County Building Permits
Grand County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Grand County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Colorado Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Grand County
- Department
- Grand County Community Development, Building and Sanitation Services
- Address
- 308 Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
- Phone
- 970-725-3255
Application Process
- Confirm whether the project is within unincorporated Grand County.
- Prepare a permit packet and zoning review materials.
- Submit directly to Grand County Building and Sanitation Services.
- County Planning and Zoning reviews zoning for unincorporated projects.
- Permit is issued after review and fee payment.
Source: Grand County Community Development, Building and Sanitation Services
General Requirements
Permit required for construction, alteration, moving, repair, change of use, or demolition of any building or structure
Required Documents
- application packet
- site plan
- construction drawings
- any subdivision or covenant approvals that apply
- Building code
- 2015 International Building Code, as amended, and related 2015 codes
- Contractor requirements
- County page states to call the Building Department if in doubt; contractor licensing requirements are not fully spelled out on the general info page
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $54.00 minimum building permit fee for valuation from $1.00 to $2,000.00
- Plan check fee
- 65 percent of building permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Fee based on construction valuation table; example schedule uses construction value ranges and a multiplier
- Reinspection fee
- $47.00 per hour for reinspection and for inspections outside normal business hours
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- One-story detached accessory building not over 120 square feet used as a storage shed, playhouse, or similar function, when with a single-family dwelling
- Fences not over 6 feet high
- Painting, carpeting, cabinets, and similar finish work
- Concrete walks or patios not more than 12 inches above grade
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2015 International Building Code, as amended, and related 2015 codes
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- General Information
- Community Development Building Fee Schedule
- 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 Grand County Community Development, Building and Sanitation Services before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Grand County, CO?
- Permit required for construction, alteration, moving, repair, change of use, or demolition of any building or structure
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Grand County, CO?
- The minimum permit fee is $54.00 minimum building permit fee for valuation from $1.00 to $2,000.00. Fees are calculated as: Fee based on construction valuation table; example schedule uses construction value ranges and a multiplier. Plan check fee: 65 percent of building permit fee.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Grand County, CO?
- 1. Confirm whether the project is within unincorporated Grand County. 2. Prepare a permit packet and zoning review materials. 3. Submit directly to Grand County Building and Sanitation Services. 4. County Planning and Zoning reviews zoning for unincorporated projects. 5. Permit is issued after review and fee payment.
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Grand County, CO?
- The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory building not over 120 square feet used as a storage shed, playhouse, or similar function, when with a single-family dwelling; Fences not over 6 feet high; Painting, carpeting, cabinets, and similar finish work; Concrete walks or patios not more than 12 inches above grade.
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