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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Burlington
Note: No published exemption list found on the public permit page.
Required documents
- Application packet
- Project details
- Supporting documents requested by staff
- Building code
- State of Colorado building codes
- Contractor requirements
- Comply with State of Colorado building codes and local requirements.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit an application packet, project details, and requested supporting documents to City Hall.
- 02 City Hall staff review the request and process permitting for construction-related changes.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Burlington building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Plan check fee
Actual costs for outside consultants, if used.
03
Permit fee formula
$1 to $500 valuation: $25; $501 to $2,000: $25 for first $500 plus $3 per additional $100 or fraction; $2,001 to $40,000: $70 for first $2,000 plus $10 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $40,001 to $100,000: $450 for first $40,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $100,000 to $500,000: $930 for first $100,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $500,000 to $1,000,000: $1,170 for first $500,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $1,000,000 to $5,000,000: $3,670 for first $1,000,000 plus $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $5,000,000 and up: $15,670 for first $5,000,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Permit application, review, approval, then inspection compliance.
Actual costs may be charged for outside consultants used in plan check and inspections.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Burlington permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Burlington, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Burlington, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: $1 to $500 valuation: $25; $501 to $2,000: $25 for first $500 plus $3 per additional $100 or fraction; $2,001 to $40,000: $70 for first $2,000 plus $10 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $40,001 to $100,000: $450 for first $40,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $100,000 to $500,000: $930 for first $100,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $500,000 to $1,000,000: $1,170 for first $500,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $1,000,000 to $5,000,000: $3,670 for first $1,000,000 plus $3 per additional $1,000 or fraction; $5,000,000 and up: $15,670 for first $5,000,000 plus $1 per additional $1,000 or fraction.. Plan check fee: Actual costs for outside consultants, if used..
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Burlington, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Burlington, CO, follow these steps: 1. Submit an application packet, project details, and requested supporting documents to City Hall. 2. City Hall staff review the request and process permitting for construction-related changes.
last verified April 2026
source City of Burlington City Hall / Clerk's Office ↗
entry id permits/colorado/kit-carson/burlington
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Burlington City Hall / Clerk's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.