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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Mineral County
Mineral County requires a building permit / land use and construction consent for county-controlled building work.
Note: No comprehensive public exempt-work list was located.
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
- Building code
- Mineral County states it has not adopted any International Building Codes; it encourages use of the International Residential Code.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Mineral County Land Use Office ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the project with the Land Use Office and use the latest application.
- 02 Submit a complete building permit application and designs at least 30 days before planned construction.
- 03 Include the required site plan, floor plan, and related setback and utility information.
- 04 Obtain septic compliance before permit approval if the project is a dwelling or adds bedrooms.
- 05 County reviews the submission and schedules required field checks.
- 06 After staking and forming, meet the county representative before the concrete pour.
- 07 After the project is finished, request final inspection and closeout.
Source: Mineral County Land Use Office ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Mineral County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Fee is based on the square footage of all floors combined, not just ground floor area.
02
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.
03
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.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Staking and forming inspection before concrete pour; final inspection at project completion.
Source: Mineral County Land Use Office ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Mineral County permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Mineral County, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Mineral County, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fee is based on the square footage of all floors combined, not just ground floor area..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Mineral County, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Mineral County, CO, follow these steps: 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.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Mineral County, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Mineral County, CO via: Land Use Office, deputyadmin@mincocolo.com. At least 72 hours notice is required for first and final inspection..
last verified April 2026
source Mineral County Land Use Office ↗
entry id permits/colorado/mineral/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Mineral County Land Use Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.