County Building Permits
Hinsdale County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hinsdale County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Hinsdale County
- Department
- Hinsdale County Building Department
- Address
- 311 Henson St., PO Box 277, Lake City, CO 81235
- Phone
- 970-944-2225 ext. 104; cell 970-901-9570
Application Process
- Review the county's Construction Planning Guidelines, Building Permit Guidelines, Building Plan Submission Guidelines, and County Design Criteria.
- Complete the required applications: Project Development Checklist, Building Permit Application, and Use Tax Declaration.
- Submit the applications by mail, email, fax, or in person at 311 North Henson St. in Lake City.
- Call the Building Official at 970-944-2225 after submission to continue the permit process.
- Do not begin construction until permit approval is issued by the Building Official and fees are paid.
General Requirements
Permit review is required before construction starts in unincorporated Hinsdale County.
Required Documents
- Project Development Checklist
- Building Permit Application
- Use Tax Declaration
- Floodplain materials if applicable
- OWTS materials if applicable
- Building code
- 2015 International Code Council building codes
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical and plumbing permits go through the State of Colorado; state licensing applies to that trade work.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Hinsdale County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2015 International Code Council building codes
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Construction Planning Guidelines
- Building Permit Guidelines
- Building Permit Application
- Colorado Electrical Permits and Inspections
- Colorado Plumbing Permits
- 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 Hinsdale County Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hinsdale County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Hinsdale County, CO?
- Permit review is required before construction starts in unincorporated Hinsdale County.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Hinsdale County, CO?
- 1. Review the county's Construction Planning Guidelines, Building Permit Guidelines, Building Plan Submission Guidelines, and County Design Criteria. 2. Complete the required applications: Project Development Checklist, Building Permit Application, and Use Tax Declaration. 3. Submit the applications by mail, email, fax, or in person at 311 North Henson St. in Lake City. 4. Call the Building Official at 970-944-2225 after submission to continue the permit process. 5. Do not begin construction until permit approval is issued by the Building Official and fees are paid.
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