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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Alma
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
- 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
- Permit validity
- Each building permit expires 1 year after issue; renewals may be granted if substantial work has begun.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the permit application.
- 02 Complete applicant, owner, contractor, and project data including legal description, zoning, valuation, and scope.
- 03 Email the completed form and construction documents or submit in person at Town Hall.
- 04 Permit fee is calculated after submission.
- 05 Inspectors can be requested through the town inspection form link.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Alma building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
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.
02
Reinspection fee
Fine for noncompliance can be up to 10 times the building permit application fee; no separate public reinspection fee was retrieved.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Town inspection request form (online)
Typical 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Alma permits
01 Do I need a building permit in 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Alma, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Alma, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Alma, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Alma, CO, follow these steps: 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.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Alma, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Alma, CO via: Town inspection request form.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Alma Building Department ↗
entry id permits/colorado/park/alma
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Alma Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.