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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Silverton
The county requirements sheet applies to Silverton and states improvement permits are required before any building is allowed.
Detached accessory structures remain conditional based on use and size
- Exempt Detached accessory structures remain conditional based on use and size
Required documents
- Same county package as above
- Building code
- 2015 IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IFC, plus the latest state-adopted NEC and plumbing code, per the county requirements sheet
- Contractor requirements
- County requires owner authority letter for contractors signing the permit
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the project is inside Silverton town limits.
- 02 Use the county building forms posted on the county building page.
- 03 Prepare the plot plan, construction drawings, and permit application.
- 04 Submit to the shared building office.
- 05 Building staff review the application and plans.
- 06 Pay the valuation-based fee and any plan review fee.
- 07 Receive the issued permit.
- 08 Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Silverton building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Commercial 65 percent; residential 50 percent
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Call 970-946-9031 (phone)
Typical sequence: Same county sequence as above
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Silverton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Silverton, CO? ▸
The county requirements sheet applies to Silverton and states improvement permits are required before any building is allowed.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Silverton, CO? ▸
Building permit fees in Silverton, CO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based. Plan check fee: Commercial 65 percent; residential 50 percent.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Silverton, CO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Silverton, CO, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is inside Silverton town limits. 2. Use the county building forms posted on the county building page. 3. Prepare the plot plan, construction drawings, and permit application. 4. Submit to the shared building office. 5. Building staff review the application and plans. 6. Pay the valuation-based fee and any plan review fee. 7. Receive the issued permit. 8. Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Silverton, CO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Silverton, CO. The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory structures remain conditional based on use and size. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Silverton, CO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Silverton, CO via: Call 970-946-9031.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Joint Town of Silverton / San Juan County Building Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.