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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County)
Jefferson County requires permits for covered building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, reroof, and related work in unincorporated areas; mountain-area projects should expect added review for wildfire zone, snow load, access, and site constraints.
Minor repair or maintenance work such as interior decorating
Painting
Window covering installation
Drywall patching
Masonry repair
- Exempt Minor repair or maintenance work such as interior decorating
- Exempt Painting
- Exempt Window covering installation
- Exempt Drywall patching
- Exempt Masonry repair
Note: Jeffco does not surface a simple exemption handout on the main landing pages reviewed. Because Evergreen sites frequently fall in wildfire, steep-slope, septic, or mountain-access contexts, confirm any claimed exemption directly with Building Safety before starting work.
Required documents
- Residential submittals may include architectural plans, structural plans, Manual J, Manual D, door/window schedules, alternative energy documents, REScheck, truss details/layouts, and calculations
- Commercial submittals may include application, site plan, architectural, structural, MEP, fire alarm/sprinkler plans, COMcheck, truss details, calculations, and spec books
- Planning and Zoning may require survey, site plan, deeds, driveway engineering, fire district letter, water/sewer or well/septic documentation, and soils reports
- Building code
- Jefferson County publishes the 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IECC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, and 2023 NEC, plus county supplements; Appendix Z wildfire construction rules apply in Wildfire Zone 1, including much of the mountain area above 6400 feet.
- Owner-builder
- A homeowner/builder may be exempt from contractor licensing when acting as contractor for a residential dwelling or accessory buildings intended for the homeowner's own personal use and occupancy; a person may secure permits on only one residence in a 24-month period under this exception.
- Contractor requirements
- All general, roofing, and mechanical contractors applying for permits in unincorporated Jefferson County must obtain a Jefferson County contractor license; state-licensed plumbers and electricians are not separately licensed by the county.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the property is in unincorporated Jefferson County using the county address lookup and jurisdiction tools.
- 02 Review plan submittal requirements and any Planning and Zoning checklist items for the project.
- 03 Preregister for the Citizen Portal, then submit the application and electronic PDF plans.
- 04 Include all required residential or commercial categories, including truss documents at initial submittal where applicable.
- 05 Obtain any required Planning and Zoning, fire district, floodplain, OWTS, driveway/access, or geotechnical documentation.
- 06 Pay county permit fees and any related review fees.
- 07 Once permit is issued, schedule inspections through the Citizen Portal or by phone and complete final documentation before certificate of occupancy.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County) building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Verify from current Jeffco fee sheet before quoting
02
Plan check fee
County plan review fee is 65% of permit fee on permits requiring plan review
03
Permit fee formula
Unified building permit fee schedule with valuation-based building permit fees and listed fees for MEP and reroof/reside categories
04
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fees may be assessed under the county supplements; inspections will not be scheduled if an outstanding reinspection fee has not been paid
Confirm payment workflow in the Citizen Portal or with Building Safety at issuance.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Citizen Portal (24/7) (online)
- 303-271-8260 (Monday through Thursday) (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Online requests made before 6 a.m. may be performed the same workday; phone requests must be received by 5 p.m. the day before
- Inspection hours
- Field inspections Monday through Friday
- Time windows
- Online requests made before 6 a.m. may be performed the same workday; phone requests must be received by 5 p.m. the day before; inspection windows post online at 8 a.m. the day of inspection
Typical sequence: County guidance references rough trade inspections before frame inspection, then insulation certificate/foundation compliance/special inspection letters before final building inspection; a dedicated inspection sequence procedural guide is also published.
Inspections will not be scheduled if a reinspection fee remains unpaid; stamped plans, inspection card, final documents, and ladders must be onsite.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County) permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO? ▸
Jefferson County requires permits for covered building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, reroof, and related work in unincorporated areas; mountain-area projects should expect added review for wildfire zone, snow load, access, and site constraints.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Verify from current Jeffco fee sheet before quoting. Fees are calculated as: Unified building permit fee schedule with valuation-based building permit fees and listed fees for MEP and reroof/reside categories. Plan check fee: County plan review fee is 65% of permit fee on permits requiring plan review.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is in unincorporated Jefferson County using the county address lookup and jurisdiction tools. 2. Review plan submittal requirements and any Planning and Zoning checklist items for the project. 3. Preregister for the Citizen Portal, then submit the application and electronic PDF plans. 4. Include all required residential or commercial categories, including truss documents at initial submittal where applicable. 5. Obtain any required Planning and Zoning, fire district, floodplain, OWTS, driveway/access, or geotechnical documentation. 6. Pay county permit fees and any related review fees. 7. Once permit is issued, schedule inspections through the Citizen Portal or by phone and complete final documentation before certificate of occupancy.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO. The following work is generally exempt: Minor repair or maintenance work such as interior decorating; Painting; Window covering installation; Drywall patching; Masonry repair. Note: Jeffco does not surface a simple exemption handout on the main landing pages reviewed. Because Evergreen sites frequently fall in wildfire, steep-slope, septic, or mountain-access contexts, confirm any claimed exemption directly with Building Safety before starting work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Evergreen (Unincorporated Jefferson County), CO via: Citizen Portal (24/7), 303-271-8260 (Monday through Thursday). Online requests made before 6 a.m. may be performed the same workday; phone requests must be received by 5 p.m. the day before.
last verified April 2026
source Jefferson County Division of Building Safety ↗
entry id permits/colorado/jefferson/evergreen
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Jefferson County Division of Building Safety before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.