County Building Permits
Kit Carson County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kit Carson County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Kit Carson County.
- Department
- Kit Carson County Land Use / Environmental Health
- Address
- 252 South 14th St, Burlington, CO 80807
- Phone
- (719) 346-7158 ext. 420
Application Process
- Confirm whether the work is a county land-use matter, an OWTS permit matter, or a city/town permit matter.
- Determine the applicable county office path for OWTS permits, change-of-use, or environmental health-related permits.
General Requirements
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed plumbing and electrical trades still apply.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Kit Carson County Land Use / Environmental Health to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Kit Carson County homepage
- Kit Carson County Clerk and Recorder
- Colorado Electrical licensing
- Colorado plumbing licensing
- Colorado plumbing permits and inspections
- License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Kit Carson County Land Use / Environmental Health before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kit Carson County Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Kit Carson County, CO?
- 1. Confirm whether the work is a county land-use matter, an OWTS permit matter, or a city/town permit matter. 2. Determine the applicable county office path for OWTS permits, change-of-use, or environmental health-related permits.
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