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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Rye
- Building code
- Town of Rye says it does not have coding requirements within town boundaries, but it requires adherence to the State Plumbing Code and the State Fire Code.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Verify the exact parcel location against Town of Rye boundaries.
- 02 Review the Town of Rye policy statement because the town says it has no coding, permitting, or zoning requirements within town boundaries.
- 03 Confirm directly with Pueblo County Building Division whether the address still requires county-issued building permits and what county submittals apply.
- 04 If county permits apply, submit through Pueblo County OpenGov with plans and supporting documents.
- 05 Obtain any fire, plumbing, utility, OWTS, access, or other required outside approvals.
- 06 Complete inspections and final approval under the applicable county and state process.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Rye permits
01 How do I apply for a building permit in Rye, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Rye, CO, follow these steps: 1. Verify the exact parcel location against Town of Rye boundaries. 2. Review the Town of Rye policy statement because the town says it has no coding, permitting, or zoning requirements within town boundaries. 3. Confirm directly with Pueblo County Building Division whether the address still requires county-issued building permits and what county submittals apply. 4. If county permits apply, submit through Pueblo County OpenGov with plans and supporting documents. 5. Obtain any fire, plumbing, utility, OWTS, access, or other required outside approvals. 6. Complete inspections and final approval under the applicable county and state process.
02 How do I schedule a building inspection in Rye, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Rye, CO via: Depends on county jurisdiction.
last verified April 2026
source No Town of Rye building permit authority; Pueblo County Building Division and Permits for county-issued building permits outside the town-only policy statement ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with No Town of Rye building permit authority; Pueblo County Building Division and Permits for county-issued building permits outside the town-only policy statement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.