How do I apply for a building permit in Leadville, CO?

1. Confirm the property is inside City of Leadville municipal limits using the online Lake County Assessor map. 2. Use Cloudpermit to start the application and create a free account if needed. 3. Select Colorado, then Leadville, then planning approval, and then the specific permit type. 4. If the property is outside city limits, the applicant must work with Lake County instead.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Leadville, CO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Lake County scheduling.

City Building Permits

Leadville, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Colorado Lake County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Leadville municipal limits only

Department: City of Leadville Community Development and Planning Department; building permits are processed through Lake County Community Planning and Development
Address: 800 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-656-0208 (permit technician support); 719-656-0625 (zoning and building permit signoffs); 719-427-0517 (department director)
Email: acummins@leadville-co.gov , awillis@leadville-co.gov
Website: https://www.leadville-co.gov/building-department

Online Permit Portal

Open Cloudpermit

Platform: Cloudpermit • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Permits and Applications

Application Process

Confirm the property is inside City of Leadville municipal limits using the online Lake County Assessor map.
Use Cloudpermit to start the application and create a free account if needed.
Select Colorado, then Leadville, then planning approval, and then the specific permit type.
If the property is outside city limits, the applicant must work with Lake County instead.

Source: City of Leadville Community Development and Planning Department; building permits are processed through Lake County Community Planning and Development

General Requirements

Building code: Leadville and Lake County have adopted the 2018 International Building Code; Lake County also references 2018 ICC reference code adoption.
Contractor requirements: City permits are coordinated through municipal staff, while Lake County still administers the actual building permits and inspections.

Fees

Plan check fee: Lake County charges an additional 65 percent of the permit fee for plan reviews.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Leadville Community Development and Planning Department; building permits are processed through Lake County Community Planning and Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Lake County scheduling (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: File the permit in Cloudpermit, coordinate with staff, then county-level inspections apply for building work.

Additional Resources

Building code: Leadville and Lake County have adopted the 2018 International Building Code; Lake County also references 2018 ICC reference code adoption.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Permits and Applications
Building Department
Documents and Reports
Zoning Map
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 City of Leadville Community Development and Planning Department; building permits are processed through Lake County Community Planning and Development before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leadville Building Permit FAQ

How do I apply for a building permit in Leadville, CO?: 1. Confirm the property is inside City of Leadville municipal limits using the online Lake County Assessor map. 2. Use Cloudpermit to start the application and create a free account if needed. 3. Select Colorado, then Leadville, then planning approval, and then the specific permit type. 4. If the property is outside city limits, the applicant must work with Lake County instead.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Leadville, CO?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Lake County scheduling.

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