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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Mount Crested Butte
Permit required for work under the town code.
- Building code
- Ordinance text reviewed includes building code fee and plan check provisions, plus town-specific code amendments.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Verify permit type and code applicability with the town.
- 02 Submit application and plans.
- 03 Complete plan review and fee payment.
- 04 Receive permit and schedule inspections.
Source: Town of Mount Crested Butte Building / Community Development Administration ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Mount Crested Butte building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$23.50 for permit fee table entry starting at $1 to $500 valuation
02
Plan check fee
65 percent of the building permit fee.
03
Permit fee formula
Table 1-A scales permit fee by total valuation.
04
Reinspection fee
The ordinance authorizes additional fees when outside consultants or extra inspection work is needed; reinspection language exists in the code.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Mount Crested Butte permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Mount Crested Butte, CO? ▸
Permit required for work under the town code.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Mount Crested Butte, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Mount Crested Butte, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $23.50 for permit fee table entry starting at $1 to $500 valuation. Fees are calculated as: Table 1-A scales permit fee by total valuation.. Plan check fee: 65 percent of the building permit fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Mount Crested Butte, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Mount Crested Butte, CO, follow these steps: 1. Verify permit type and code applicability with the town. 2. Submit application and plans. 3. Complete plan review and fee payment. 4. Receive permit and schedule inspections.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Mount Crested Butte Building / Community Development Administration ↗
entry id permits/colorado/gunnison/mount-crested-butte
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Mount Crested Butte Building / Community Development Administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.