Del Norte, CO — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Del Norte for zoning verification, with Rio Grande County Building Department issuing the building permit

Street address

140 Spruce Street, P.O. Box 249, Del Norte, CO 81132

Phone

719-657-2708

delnorte1860@outlook.com

Coverage

within Del Norte town limits; the town does not issue the building permit itself

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Del Norte

the town says all permits require a site zoning verification application before the building permit is issued

Scope of work

Permit?

The reviewed town materials focus on zoning verification and related local permits rather than a permit-exemption table

Exempt

Exempt The reviewed town materials focus on zoning verification and related local permits rather than a permit-exemption table

Required documents

zoning verification application, parcel and address information, and county building permit application materials

Building code: town page does not clearly publish a building code edition; county building permits use the county adopted ICC codes

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Complete the Town of Del Norte zoning verification application for building permit.
02

Submit the zoning verification to Town Hall.
03

Confirm town zoning approval and any local code or special review items.
04

Apply for the county building permit with Rio Grande County Building Department.
05

County review, permit issuance, and inspections follow the county process.

Source: Town of Del Norte for zoning verification, with Rio Grande County Building Department issuing the building permit ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Del Norte building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

public fee schedule snippet confirms permits require a site zoning verification application before the building permit is issued, but the building fee formula was not fully exposed in searchable text

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: town hall contact hours were not clearly stated on the reviewed permit pages; county building office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in person and 7:00 am to 4:00 pm by phone

Typical sequence: zoning verification first, county building permit second, county inspections during construction

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Del Norte permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Del Norte, CO? ▸

the town says all permits require a site zoning verification application before the building permit is issued

02 How much does a building permit cost in Del Norte, CO? ▸

Building permit fees in Del Norte, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: public fee schedule snippet confirms permits require a site zoning verification application before the building permit is issued, but the building fee formula was not fully exposed in searchable text.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Del Norte, CO? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Del Norte, CO, follow these steps: 1. Complete the Town of Del Norte zoning verification application for building permit. 2. Submit the zoning verification to Town Hall. 3. Confirm town zoning approval and any local code or special review items. 4. Apply for the county building permit with Rio Grande County Building Department. 5. County review, permit issuance, and inspections follow the county process.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Del Norte, CO? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Del Norte, CO. The following work is generally exempt: The reviewed town materials focus on zoning verification and related local permits rather than a permit-exemption table. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source Town of Del Norte for zoning verification, with Rio Grande County Building Department issuing the building permit ↗ entry id permits/colorado/rio-grande/del-norte

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Del Norte for zoning verification, with Rio Grande County Building Department issuing the building permit before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Del Norte

Other jurisdictions in Rio Grande County.