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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Ignacio
A permit is required for erection, construction, excavation, alteration, and related work within the town.
Note: The reviewed code excerpts did not produce a concise exempt-work list.
Required documents
- Permit application forms furnished by the town
- Plans sufficient to satisfy the Building Official
- Building code
- The town code adopts the 2003 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and International Energy Code, with amendments and deletions.
- Permit validity
- Permit expires if work is not started within 180 days, or is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, unless extended once in writing.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Prepare an application on the forms furnished by the Town.
- 02 Submit the application to the Building Official.
- 03 The Building Official approves and signs the permit when minimum requirements are met.
- 04 The town retains one set of approved plans for at least 90 days after completion.
- 05 If work is not started within 180 days, or is abandoned/suspended for 180 days, the permit expires unless extended once in writing.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Ignacio building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
If no fixed fee is indicated, the fee is based on the value of the improvements.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Inspector (as needed for new buildings) (in-person)
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Ignacio permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Ignacio, CO? ▸
A permit is required for erection, construction, excavation, alteration, and related work within the town.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Ignacio, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Ignacio, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: If no fixed fee is indicated, the fee is based on the value of the improvements..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Ignacio, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Ignacio, CO, follow these steps: 1. Prepare an application on the forms furnished by the Town. 2. Submit the application to the Building Official. 3. The Building Official approves and signs the permit when minimum requirements are met. 4. The town retains one set of approved plans for at least 90 days after completion. 5. If work is not started within 180 days, or is abandoned/suspended for 180 days, the permit expires unless extended once in writing.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Ignacio, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Ignacio, CO via: Building Inspector (as needed for new buildings).
last verified April 2026
source Building Department / Town Staff ↗
entry id permits/colorado/la-plata/town-of-ignacio
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department / Town Staff before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.