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Unincorporated Kiowa County

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kiowa County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$100
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Kiowa County Land Use

Street address
PO Box 100, Eads, CO 81036
Phone
719-438-5810
Email
kiowaco100@gmail.com
Coverage
Unincorporated Kiowa County
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Kiowa County

Building permits are required for new builds, additions, or moving of buildings. The county permit matrix also shows permit or zoning compliance requirements for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural uses.

Residential wind or solar with components not connected to a structure
One story detached accessory structures with a floor area of 400 square feet or less
Fences, corrals, and retaining walls
Oil derricks and mobile batch plants
Temporary cloth structures such as stages, sets, and tents
Water tanks
Sidewalks and driveways
Remodels and roofing only
Window awnings
Prefab swimming pools and playground equipment
Non-fixed or moveable fixtures
  • Exempt Residential wind or solar with components not connected to a structure
  • Exempt One story detached accessory structures with a floor area of 400 square feet or less
  • Exempt Fences, corrals, and retaining walls
  • Exempt Oil derricks and mobile batch plants
  • Exempt Temporary cloth structures such as stages, sets, and tents
  • Exempt Water tanks
  • Exempt Sidewalks and driveways
  • Exempt Remodels and roofing only
  • Exempt Window awnings
  • Exempt Prefab swimming pools and playground equipment
  • Exempt Non-fixed or moveable fixtures

Note: The county permit matrix says a certificate of zoning compliance is required where no building permit is required but plans still must be provided.

Required documents
  • Construction drawings
  • Plot plans
Contractor requirements
Electrical and plumbing work are state licensed in Colorado.

Source: Kiowa County Land Use ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Download the county building permit and zoning certificate documents from the county land use page.
  2. 02
    Prepare construction drawings or plot plans.
  3. 03
    Submit the application to Kiowa County Land Use for review.
  4. 04
    Complete inspections at the stages shown on the county permit matrix.

Source: Kiowa County Land Use ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Kiowa County building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100
02
Permit fee formula
$10 per $1,000 of project cost, subject to a $25,000 maximum
03
Penalty (no permit)
Unpermitted building may result in a stop work order and fines up to $100 per day

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: The county matrix shows stage inspections for footing, stem wall, framing, insulation, drywall, final, plumbing ground, plumbing rough in, plumbing air test, plumbing final, electrical final, and special inspections depending on project type.

Source: Kiowa County Land Use ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Kiowa County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Kiowa County, CO? ▸
Building permits are required for new builds, additions, or moving of buildings. The county permit matrix also shows permit or zoning compliance requirements for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural uses.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Kiowa County, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Kiowa County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100. Fees are calculated as: $10 per $1,000 of project cost, subject to a $25,000 maximum.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kiowa County, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kiowa County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Download the county building permit and zoning certificate documents from the county land use page. 2. Prepare construction drawings or plot plans. 3. Submit the application to Kiowa County Land Use for review. 4. Complete inspections at the stages shown on the county permit matrix.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Kiowa County, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Kiowa County, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Residential wind or solar with components not connected to a structure; One story detached accessory structures with a floor area of 400 square feet or less; Fences, corrals, and retaining walls; Oil derricks and mobile batch plants; Temporary cloth structures such as stages, sets, and tents; Water tanks; Sidewalks and driveways; Remodels and roofing only; Window awnings; Prefab swimming pools and playground equipment; Non-fixed or moveable fixtures. Note: The county permit matrix says a certificate of zoning compliance is required where no building permit is required but plans still must be provided. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026 source Kiowa County Land Use ↗ entry id permits/colorado/kiowa/unincorporated
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Kiowa County Land Use before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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