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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Grand County
Permit required for construction, alteration, moving, repair, change of use, or demolition of any building or structure
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
- 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
- Exempt Fences not over 6 feet high
- Exempt Painting, carpeting, cabinets, and similar finish work
- Exempt Concrete walks or patios not more than 12 inches above grade
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
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm whether the project is within unincorporated Grand County.
- 02 Prepare a permit packet and zoning review materials.
- 03 Submit directly to Grand County Building and Sanitation Services.
- 04 County Planning and Zoning reviews zoning for unincorporated projects.
- 05 Permit is issued after review and fee payment.
Source: Grand County Community Development, Building and Sanitation Services ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Grand County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$54.00 minimum building permit fee for valuation from $1.00 to $2,000.00
02
Plan check fee
65 percent of building permit fee
03
Permit fee formula
Fee based on construction valuation table; example schedule uses construction value ranges and a multiplier
04
Reinspection fee
$47.00 per hour for reinspection and for inspections outside normal business hours
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Grand County permits
01 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
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Grand County, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Grand County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Grand County, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Grand County, CO, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Grand County, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Grand County Community Development, Building and Sanitation Services ↗
entry id permits/colorado/grand/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Grand County Community Development, Building and Sanitation Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.