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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Durango
The city uses a building permit process for construction work inside city limits.
Note: The reviewed city pages did not publish a concise exempt-work list.
Required documents
- Cover sheet
- Sheet index
- Site plans
- MEPs
- Life safety sheets for commercial and multi-family projects
- Additional project data required in submittal package
- Building code
- Effective January 1, 2026, the city enforces the 2024 International Codes. Effective April 1, 2026, the city begins enforcing the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. Plumbing and gas permits begin July 1, 2026 through the city building division; electrical permits are handled by the State of Colorado.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review submittal requirements and confirm whether the project is residential, commercial, or multi-family.
- 02 Prepare plans, stamps, site plans, MEP sheets, and any deferred submittals required by the city.
- 03 Submit through the OpenGov portal.
- 04 City reviews plans against adopted codes and wildfire requirements.
- 05 Permit is issued after review and payment of applicable fees.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Durango permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Durango, CO? ▸
The city uses a building permit process for construction work inside city limits.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Durango, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Durango, CO, follow these steps: 1. Review submittal requirements and confirm whether the project is residential, commercial, or multi-family. 2. Prepare plans, stamps, site plans, MEP sheets, and any deferred submittals required by the city. 3. Submit through the OpenGov portal. 4. City reviews plans against adopted codes and wildfire requirements. 5. Permit is issued after review and payment of applicable fees.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Durango, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Durango, CO via: OpenGov portal.
last verified April 2026
source Community Development, Building Division ↗
entry id permits/colorado/la-plata/city-of-durango
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.