City Building Permits
Town of Winter Park, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Winter Park, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Town of Winter Park
- Department
- Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department
- Address
- Town Hall, Winter Park, CO
- permits@wpgov.com
Application Process
- Complete the Winter Park building permit application.
- Submit plans and supporting documents to the shared building department.
- For new foundations, obtain the required ILC or ISP and foundation certification before framing.
- Receive review and approval from the building division and related utilities/districts.
- Permit is issued after all town and district requirements are satisfied.
General Requirements
Building work handled by the Winter Park building division
Required Documents
- building permit application
- contractor insurance affidavit
- plan change request as applicable
- ILC or ISP for new foundations
- foundation setback and elevation certification
- Permit validity
- Winter Park/Fraser application form states the permit becomes null and void if work does not commence within 180 days or is suspended or abandoned for 180 days
- Building code
- The public forms page does not clearly name the current adopted code edition
- Owner-builder
- Owner signature is required if acting as owner-builder
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor insurance affidavit is required
Fees
- Plan check fee
- 65 percent of building permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Plan review fee is 65 percent of the building permit fee
- Reinspection fee
- $47.00 per hour
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Winter Park office hours are not clearly published on the reviewed forms page
Typical inspection sequence: Foundation documents first for new foundations, then framing, then subsequent inspections
Additional Resources
- Building code: The public forms page does not clearly name the current adopted code edition
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Winter Park Forms
- 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 Winter Park/Fraser/Granby Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Winter Park Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Winter Park, CO?
- Building work handled by the Winter Park building division
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Winter Park, CO?
- Fees are calculated as: Plan review fee is 65 percent of the building permit fee. Plan check fee: 65 percent of building permit fee.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Winter Park, CO?
- 1. Complete the Winter Park building permit application. 2. Submit plans and supporting documents to the shared building department. 3. For new foundations, obtain the required ILC or ISP and foundation certification before framing. 4. Receive review and approval from the building division and related utilities/districts. 5. Permit is issued after all town and district requirements are satisfied.
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