City Building Permits

Town of Ridgway, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Ridgway, Colorado. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Colorado Ouray County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Ridgway municipal limits

Department
Community Development / Building Official
Address
Ridgway Town Hall, P.O. Box 10 / 201 N. Railroad St., Ridgway, CO 81432
Phone
970-626-5308
Website
https://townofridgway.colorado.gov/i-want-to/building-department

Application Process

  1. Review the Building Permit Application and Applicant Checklist.
  2. Confirm whether the project needs floodplain, demolition, encroachment, tap, sign, stove, or wastewater forms in addition to the building permit package.
  3. Submit a complete packet to the Building Department.
  4. Incomplete submittals are not reviewed until all necessary items are received.
  5. Building Official reviews, issues permit, and schedules inspections.
  6. Obtain certificate of occupancy before occupying the building.

Source: Community Development / Building Official

General Requirements

The Building Official handles permit review, inspections, and code enforcement; public building pages treat permit review as required for building work.

Required Documents

  • Building Permit Application
  • Applicant Checklist
  • Authorized agent form if applicable
  • Commercial wastewater questionnaire if applicable
  • Demolition permit if applicable
  • Encroachment permit if applicable
  • Floodplain development application if applicable
  • Sign permit if applicable
  • Stove application if applicable
  • Water and sewer tap application if applicable
Building code
2018 International Codes, as amended in RMC 6-1
Contractor requirements
All plumbing and electrical permits are handled by the State of Colorado.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Fee schedules are set by ordinance and resolution; the reviewed pages did not publish the building permit fee table itself.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development / Building Official to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Jordan Batchelder at 970-626-5308 x216 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
A minimum 48-hour notice for planned inspections is very much appreciated.

Typical inspection sequence: Permit review, inspections, then certificate of occupancy before occupancy.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development / Building Official before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Ridgway Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Ridgway, CO?
The Building Official handles permit review, inspections, and code enforcement; public building pages treat permit review as required for building work.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Ridgway, CO?
Fees are calculated as: Fee schedules are set by ordinance and resolution; the reviewed pages did not publish the building permit fee table itself..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Ridgway, CO?
1. Review the Building Permit Application and Applicant Checklist. 2. Confirm whether the project needs floodplain, demolition, encroachment, tap, sign, stove, or wastewater forms in addition to the building permit package. 3. Submit a complete packet to the Building Department. 4. Incomplete submittals are not reviewed until all necessary items are received. 5. Building Official reviews, issues permit, and schedules inspections. 6. Obtain certificate of occupancy before occupying the building.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ridgway, CO?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Jordan Batchelder at 970-626-5308 x216. A minimum 48-hour notice for planned inspections is very much appreciated..

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