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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Huerfano County
The county code requires permits for building work in unincorporated Huerfano County, and non-permitted construction is treated as a code enforcement priority.
One-story detached accessory structures 120 square feet or less on vacant land with no residence
One-story detached accessory structures 200 square feet or less where a residence already exists on the property
- Exempt One-story detached accessory structures 120 square feet or less on vacant land with no residence
- Exempt One-story detached accessory structures 200 square feet or less where a residence already exists on the property
Note: No full exemption table was published in the reviewed county sources.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Construction documents
- Proof of approved sanitation system
- Proof of adequate water
- Proof of ownership
- For non-owner applicants, a valid county contractor license and written authorization from the owner
- Building code
- 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, ICC 400-2022 for log structures, and 2021 International Existing Building Code
- Owner-builder
- Property owners submitting owner-build permits must sign a letter of understanding from the Huerfano County Building Authority Board regarding use of subcontractors.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors doing work requiring a permit in unincorporated Huerfano County must hold a valid Huerfano County contractor license. General contractors are responsible for subcontractor licensing and insurance.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Enter the SmartGov portal and create an account if you do not already have one.
- 02 Select residential or commercial project type.
- 03 Select permit type such as new construction, remodel, manufactured, or demolition.
- 04 Enter the project address or parcel number.
- 05 Complete all application fields.
- 06 Upload required submittals before the application is considered complete.
- 07 County staff review the application and supporting documents.
- 08 Request inspections online at the required stages using the permit number and inspection type.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Huerfano County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Penalty (no permit)
Noncompliance and unpermitted construction may lead to code enforcement action.
The reviewed sources did not publish online payment workflow details for county building permit fees.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- SmartGov portal (online)
Typical sequence: Inspections are required at certain stages of a project; the reviewed excerpt did not list a full stage-by-stage sequence.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Huerfano County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Huerfano County, CO? ▸
The county code requires permits for building work in unincorporated Huerfano County, and non-permitted construction is treated as a code enforcement priority.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Huerfano County, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Huerfano County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Enter the SmartGov portal and create an account if you do not already have one. 2. Select residential or commercial project type. 3. Select permit type such as new construction, remodel, manufactured, or demolition. 4. Enter the project address or parcel number. 5. Complete all application fields. 6. Upload required submittals before the application is considered complete. 7. County staff review the application and supporting documents. 8. Request inspections online at the required stages using the permit number and inspection type.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Huerfano County, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Huerfano County, CO. The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures 120 square feet or less on vacant land with no residence; One-story detached accessory structures 200 square feet or less where a residence already exists on the property. Note: No full exemption table was published in the reviewed county sources. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Huerfano County, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Huerfano County, CO via: SmartGov portal.
last verified April 2026
source Huerfano County Land Use Department ↗
entry id permits/colorado/huerfano/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Huerfano County Land Use Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.