County Building Permits
Mineral County, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Mineral County, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Colorado Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Mineral County; Land Use Office is responsible for all permitting and land use applications in the county.
- Department
- Mineral County Land Use Office
- Address
- 1201 N. Main Street, PO Box 70, Creede, CO 81130
- Phone
- 719-658-2360
Application Process
- Confirm the project with the Land Use Office and use the latest application.
- Submit a complete building permit application and designs at least 30 days before planned construction.
- Include the required site plan, floor plan, and related setback and utility information.
- Obtain septic compliance before permit approval if the project is a dwelling or adds bedrooms.
- County reviews the submission and schedules required field checks.
- After staking and forming, meet the county representative before the concrete pour.
- After the project is finished, request final inspection and closeout.
Source: Mineral County Land Use Office
General Requirements
Mineral County requires a building permit / land use and construction consent for county-controlled building work.
Required Documents
- Latest updated application
- site plan
- floor plan
- scale sketch or blueprints
- septic and well layout (if applicable)
- zoning and subdivision information
- legal description
- contractor information
- estimated cost
- location details
- Permit validity
- If an extension request or final inspection is not completed within 30 days of completion or expiration, a $75 fine is assessed and a new consent must be issued.
- Building code
- Mineral County states it has not adopted any International Building Codes; it encourages use of the International Residential Code.
- Owner-builder
- The application must be signed by all owners of the property.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor information is required on the application; county materials also note approved final state inspections for electric, gas, and plumbing if applicable.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Fee is based on the square footage of all floors combined, not just ground floor area.
- Reinspection fee
- Floodplain fee is $25; mileage is charged for inspection trips at the county mileage rate for two round trips, with additional trips at $75 per trip.
- Penalty (no permit)
- Starting work before permit costs $500 or double the permit fee, whichever is greater; failure to complete extension/final inspection within 30 days of completion or expiration triggers a $75 fine.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Mineral County Land Use Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Land Use Office (phone)
- deputyadmin@mincocolo.com (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- At least 72 hours notice is required for first and final inspection.
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Staking and forming inspection before concrete pour; final inspection at project completion.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Mineral County states it has not adopted any International Building Codes; it encourages use of the International Residential Code.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Land use and construction consent
- Floodplain information
- OWTS / septic information
- 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 Mineral County Land Use Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mineral County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Mineral County, CO?
- Mineral County requires a building permit / land use and construction consent for county-controlled building work.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Mineral County, CO?
- Fees are calculated as: Fee is based on the square footage of all floors combined, not just ground floor area..
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Mineral County, CO?
- 1. Confirm the project with the Land Use Office and use the latest application. 2. Submit a complete building permit application and designs at least 30 days before planned construction. 3. Include the required site plan, floor plan, and related setback and utility information. 4. Obtain septic compliance before permit approval if the project is a dwelling or adds bedrooms. 5. County reviews the submission and schedules required field checks. 6. After staking and forming, meet the county representative before the concrete pour. 7. After the project is finished, request final inspection and closeout.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Mineral County, CO?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Land Use Office, deputyadmin@mincocolo.com. At least 72 hours notice is required for first and final inspection..
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