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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Walsenburg
Walsenburg requires a permit for anyone who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.
2021 IRC Section R105 exempt work (full list referenced but not fully published in reviewed sources)
- Exempt 2021 IRC Section R105 exempt work (full list referenced but not fully published in reviewed sources)
Note: The reviewed pages reference an exemption section but did not include the full exemption list.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Plan documents
- For homeowner work, the property owner/builder liability form when the owner is doing the work
- The city indicates zoning review may also be involved
- Building code
- International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, and local codes relating to sprinkling, nuisance, floodplain, clearing, grading, filling, and zoning.
- Owner-builder
- If the homeowner is personally doing the work, the owner/builder liability form must be included with the application.
- Contractor requirements
- Commercial construction must be performed by a licensed and insured contractor. All electrical, plumbing, and gas permits are purchased through the State of Colorado.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain the building permit application and fee schedule from the city website.
- 02 Prepare plans and other required documents.
- 03 Submit the application to the building department.
- 04 City staff process the application, assess fees, and route the permit through review and approval.
- 05 The building inspector issues the permit when the application meets code and zoning requirements.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Walsenburg building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$23.50 for projects valued from $1.00 to $500.00
02
Plan check fee
The fee sheet lists an additional charge for plan checking and also lists $47.00 per hour for additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions.
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based fee table. Example rates include: $23.50 for $1.00 to $500.00; $23.50 for first $500.00 plus $3.05 per additional $100.00 to $2,000.00; $69.25 for first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 to $25,000.00; $391.25 for first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 to $50,000.00; $643.75 for first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 to $100,000.00; $993.75 for first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 to $500,000.00; $3,233.75 for first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000.00 to $1,000,000.00; $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 above $1,000,000.00.
04
Reinspection fee
$47.00 per hour, as listed by the fee table for reinspection fees under Section 305.8; red-tagged projects are assessed a double fee when the permit is acquired.
The reviewed sources mention fees but do not provide a separate payment-method surcharge policy.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Building department contact: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; land use office hours also Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: The city performs inspections for footings, foundations, and framing, and issues certificates of occupancy.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Walsenburg permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Walsenburg, CO? ▸
Walsenburg requires a permit for anyone who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Walsenburg, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Walsenburg, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $23.50 for projects valued from $1.00 to $500.00. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based fee table. Example rates include: $23.50 for $1.00 to $500.00; $23.50 for first $500.00 plus $3.05 per additional $100.00 to $2,000.00; $69.25 for first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 per additional $1,000.00 to $25,000.00; $391.25 for first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 per additional $1,000.00 to $50,000.00; $643.75 for first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000.00 to $100,000.00; $993.75 for first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 per additional $1,000.00 to $500,000.00; $3,233.75 for first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 per additional $1,000.00 to $1,000,000.00; $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000.00 above $1,000,000.00.. Plan check fee: The fee sheet lists an additional charge for plan checking and also lists $47.00 per hour for additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Walsenburg, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Walsenburg, CO, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the building permit application and fee schedule from the city website. 2. Prepare plans and other required documents. 3. Submit the application to the building department. 4. City staff process the application, assess fees, and route the permit through review and approval. 5. The building inspector issues the permit when the application meets code and zoning requirements.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Walsenburg, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Walsenburg, CO. The following work is generally exempt: 2021 IRC Section R105 exempt work (full list referenced but not fully published in reviewed sources). Note: The reviewed pages reference an exemption section but did not include the full exemption list. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source City of Walsenburg Building Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Walsenburg Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.