City Building Permits

Town of Alma, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Colorado Park County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town limits of Alma only; projects outside town limits go to Park County

Department
Town of Alma Building Department
Address
59 E Buckskin, P.O. Box 1050, Alma, CO 80420
Phone
1-719-836-2712
Website
https://townofalma.com/building-department/

Application Process

  1. Download the permit application.
  2. Complete applicant, owner, contractor, and project data including legal description, zoning, valuation, and scope.
  3. Email the completed form and construction documents or submit in person at Town Hall.
  4. Permit fee is calculated after submission.
  5. Inspectors can be requested through the town inspection form link.

Source: Town of Alma Building Department

General Requirements

For new construction, structural work, and change of use on vacant land within the town; the code also makes it unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, structurally alter, or change use without an approved permit.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Recorded deed if unlicensed owner is acting as contractor
  • Site plan
  • Scaled construction drawings
  • Material specifications
  • Valuation
Permit validity
Each building permit expires 1 year after issue; renewals may be granted if substantial work has begun.
Building code
2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code as amended by the State Plumbing Board, 2024 International Fire Code as amended by the Town and Fire Department, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code as amended by the State Plumbing Board, 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Owner-builder
The application requires a recorded deed when an unlicensed owner is acting as contractor.
Contractor requirements
Contractor, foundation, framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and roofing contractor fields are captured on the application. The town says it permits all work within the town and no longer requires DORA permits for plumbing and electrical work inside town limits.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Directly proportional to usable square footage of interior floor space; actual fee calculated by Town Planner under the Board of Trustees schedule.
Reinspection fee
Fine for noncompliance can be up to 10 times the building permit application fee; no separate public reinspection fee was retrieved.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Alma Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Site inspection at pad or foundation, site inspection at completion before CO, and other building inspections as the Board of Trustees or Building Inspector requires.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Alma Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Alma Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Alma, CO?
For new construction, structural work, and change of use on vacant land within the town; the code also makes it unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, structurally alter, or change use without an approved permit.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Alma, CO?
Fees are calculated as: Directly proportional to usable square footage of interior floor space; actual fee calculated by Town Planner under the Board of Trustees schedule..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Alma, CO?
1. Download the permit application. 2. Complete applicant, owner, contractor, and project data including legal description, zoning, valuation, and scope. 3. Email the completed form and construction documents or submit in person at Town Hall. 4. Permit fee is calculated after submission. 5. Inspectors can be requested through the town inspection form link.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Alma, CO?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Town inspection request form.

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