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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Moffat County
Building permits are required for all structures larger than 200 square feet, fences higher than 6 feet, and retaining walls greater than 4 feet. Septic permits are also issued through the building department and cost $100.
Buildings used exclusively for agricultural sheltering of agricultural implements, farm and ranch products, livestock, or poultry
Septic and driveway permits are handled separately from building permits
Storage structures for passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, equipment, construction tools and equipment not directly related to agriculture, and workshops are not treated as agricultural buildings for this exemption
- Exempt Buildings used exclusively for agricultural sheltering of agricultural implements, farm and ranch products, livestock, or poultry
- Exempt Septic and driveway permits are handled separately from building permits
- Exempt Storage structures for passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, equipment, construction tools and equipment not directly related to agriculture, and workshops are not treated as agricultural buildings for this exemption
Note: Septic and driveway permits are handled separately from building permits.
Required documents
- Two sets of building plans with floor plan, foundation, framing, and roof system details
- Plot plan showing existing buildings, well, septic, proposed construction, and setbacks
- Completed application form, signed and dated
- Building code
- 2018 International Codes, including 2018 IBC and 2018 IRC; solar materials also reference 2018 IFC and NEC through state adoption.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners need not be registered to obtain a permit for work on their own residence, but a homeowner can only be issued a permit of the same type every 36 months.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors are required to be registered. Plumbers and electricians must also be registered with the State of Colorado.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Prepare a completed application, two sets of plans, and a site/plot plan.
- 02 Submit plans and application to the regional building department at Craig City Hall or by email where accepted.
- 03 Undergo plan review and any required state electrical review.
- 04 Receive permit issuance, then schedule inspections during construction.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Inspections are processed through the regional building department after permit issuance.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Moffat County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Moffat County, CO? ▸
Building permits are required for all structures larger than 200 square feet, fences higher than 6 feet, and retaining walls greater than 4 feet. Septic permits are also issued through the building department and cost $100.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Moffat County, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Moffat County, CO, follow these steps: 1. Prepare a completed application, two sets of plans, and a site/plot plan. 2. Submit plans and application to the regional building department at Craig City Hall or by email where accepted. 3. Undergo plan review and any required state electrical review. 4. Receive permit issuance, then schedule inspections during construction.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Moffat County, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Moffat County, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Buildings used exclusively for agricultural sheltering of agricultural implements, farm and ranch products, livestock, or poultry; Septic and driveway permits are handled separately from building permits; Storage structures for passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, equipment, construction tools and equipment not directly related to agriculture, and workshops are not treated as agricultural buildings for this exemption. Note: Septic and driveway permits are handled separately from building permits. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Craig/Moffat Regional Building Department ↗
entry id permits/colorado/moffat/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Craig/Moffat Regional Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.