County Building Permits
Lincoln County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lincoln County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Lincoln County, including the town of Karval and the unincorporated section of Limon.
- Department
- Lincoln County Land Use
- Address
- 326 8th Street, PO Box 39, Hugo, CO 80821
- Phone
- 719-743-2337
Application Process
- Review the county land use page and the linked permit forms and resolutions.
- Call the Land Use office before building.
- Determine whether the project needs a building permit or a development permit because lots smaller than 35 acres need special review.
- Submit the building permit application and related documents for county review.
- Complete required inspections by the county and state.
Source: Lincoln County Land Use
General Requirements
Permits are required for new homes, manufactured housing, decks with attached roofs, patio covers, awnings, carports, room additions, garages, outbuildings, patio enclosures, screened porches, basement finishes, remodeling, additional or larger windows and doors, and all structural modifications.
- Building code
- The county adopted the 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC as minimum building codes.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical and plumbing work are state licensed in Colorado.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Lincoln County Land Use to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Please Call
Typical inspection sequence: All building must pass required inspections of both the county and state.
Additional Resources
- Building code: The county adopted the 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC as minimum building codes.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building permits, applications, and resolutions
- 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 Lincoln County Land Use before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lincoln County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Lincoln County, CO?
- Permits are required for new homes, manufactured housing, decks with attached roofs, patio covers, awnings, carports, room additions, garages, outbuildings, patio enclosures, screened porches, basement finishes, remodeling, additional or larger windows and doors, and all structural modifications.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lincoln County, CO?
- 1. Review the county land use page and the linked permit forms and resolutions. 2. Call the Land Use office before building. 3. Determine whether the project needs a building permit or a development permit because lots smaller than 35 acres need special review. 4. Submit the building permit application and related documents for county review. 5. Complete required inspections by the county and state.
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