Logan County, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning, Zoning & Building Department

Street address

Logan County Courthouse, 315 Main Street, Suite 2, Sterling, CO 80751

Phone

970-522-7879

Coverage

Unincorporated Logan County

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Logan County

A permit is required when construction or reroofing meets county thresholds or other regulated work triggers.

Scope of work

Permit?

Agricultural buildings

Exempt

Oil and gas operations

Exempt

Some utilities

Exempt

Roofing inspections are not required, but roofing permits are required for replacement roofing over 100 square feet.

Exempt

Exempt Agricultural buildings
Exempt Oil and gas operations
Exempt Some utilities
Exempt Roofing inspections are not required, but roofing permits are required for replacement roofing over 100 square feet.

Note: Roofing inspections are not required, but roofing permits are required for replacement roofing over 100 square feet.

Required documents

One set of building plans
Scaled site map showing buildings, wells, septic systems, access points, floor plans, roof plan, and foundation plan
Cost invoices or estimates for all building costs and materials
Receipts for purchased materials before permit issuance
Floodplain documents if in a mapped floodplain

Building code: 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, 2006 International Mechanical Code, 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 International Fuel and Gas Code.
Permit validity: Permit valid for one year; application void if fee not paid within 180 days or if no construction has started.
Owner-builder: Owner signature appears on application where applicable; no separate public owner-builder policy was located.
Contractor requirements: Contractor and license information is requested on the application; separate state electrical and plumbing work is handled by Colorado.

Source: Planning, Zoning & Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Start with the county building permit application PDF and plan review requirements.
02

Submit a completed application with estimated costs and required supporting plans.
03

County staff review zoning and building details, then issue permit after payment.

Source: Planning, Zoning & Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Logan County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

$16 review fee; county packet does not separately list a percentage plan check fee for building permits.

Permit fee formula

Based on estimated building cost and materials, plus an additional $16 review fee and 1% county use tax on material charges excluding plumbing and electrical.

Reinspection fee

VA or FHA jobs include 3 additional inspections at $66 each.

Penalty (no permit)

Investigation fees up to double the actual permit fee for work without a permit.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

970-522-7879 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Request at least 24 hours in advance.

Typical sequence: Site-built: footer, foundation, framing, drywall, final with certificate of occupancy. Storage/garage: footer, foundation, framing, final. Factory-built home: footer, foundation, set-up, DOH sticker inspection, final with certificate of occupancy. Roofing: no county inspection required.

VA or FHA jobs include additional inspections at extra cost.

Source: Planning, Zoning & Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Logan County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Logan County, CO? ▸

A permit is required when construction or reroofing meets county thresholds or other regulated work triggers.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Logan County, CO? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Logan County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Based on estimated building cost and materials, plus an additional $16 review fee and 1% county use tax on material charges excluding plumbing and electrical.. Plan check fee: $16 review fee; county packet does not separately list a percentage plan check fee for building permits..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Logan County, CO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Logan County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Start with the county building permit application PDF and plan review requirements. 2. Submit a completed application with estimated costs and required supporting plans. 3. County staff review zoning and building details, then issue permit after payment.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Logan County, CO? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Logan County, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural buildings; Oil and gas operations; Some utilities; Roofing inspections are not required, but roofing permits are required for replacement roofing over 100 square feet.. Note: Roofing inspections are not required, but roofing permits are required for replacement roofing over 100 square feet. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Logan County, CO? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Logan County, CO via: 970-522-7879. Request at least 24 hours in advance..

last verified April 2026 source Planning, Zoning & Building Department ↗ entry id permits/colorado/logan/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning, Zoning & Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.