Town of Mountain Village, CO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Town of Mountain Village limits

Department

Community Development Department, Building Division

Address

455 Mountain Village Blvd., Suite A, Mountain Village, CO 81435; municipal building address also listed as 411 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village, CO 81435

Phone

970-728-8000

Website

https://townofmountainvillage.com/business/building/building-division/

Application Process

1. Start the permit workflow with the Town of Mountain Village Community Development Department.
2. Use OpenGov for application submission, fee payment, inspection scheduling, and contractor registration.
3. Staff review and, where relevant, Bluebeam-integrated plan review and messaging occur inside the system.
4. Once approved, the permit proceeds through the town issuance process.
5. Existing issued permits in the old system may temporarily still use the prior inspection request workflow until transfer.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Mountain Village building regulations apply to all property within town limits.

Required Documents

• the town says building applicants should follow standard building permit procedures and show smart building initiatives in the application when seeking incentive waivers; design review and contractor registration may also be part of the packet.

Permit validity

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Building code

Mountain Village Municipal Code Chapter 17.7, including IBC, IRC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, IPMC, NEC, IPC, IEBC, and ISPSC, as reflected in town meeting packet materials. The town also posts green building and snow and ice removal regulations.

Owner-builder

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Contractor requirements

the town inspectors require proof that individuals performing electrical work are currently licensed Colorado state electricians or registered apprentices. Town materials also state plumbing and electrical are excluded from the town's contractor licensing scope because they are state regulated.

Fees

Permit fee formula

published fee schedule uses valuation-based permit fees and use tax. Town sources also show incentive waivers that can reduce permit fees up to 100 percent for qualified smart building or deed-restricted housing projects.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Published accessible town materials emphasize incentives and code compliance more than a concise exempt list.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• OpenGov inspection scheduling; older permits may still use the former Community Core workflow until transferred (contact)

Typical inspection sequence: application in OpenGov, plan review, fee payment, issuance, then inspections through the portal

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Additional Resources

• Building code: Mountain Village Municipal Code Chapter 17.7, including IBC, IRC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, IPMC, NEC, IPC, IEBC, and ISPSC, as reflected in town meeting packet materials. The town also posts green building and snow and ice removal regulations.
• Zoning / community development code
• Smart building incentive
• Deed-restricted fee waiver
• Climate action / cedar shake incentive
• License lookup guide: Colorado Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Colorado Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Colorado hub: Colorado Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Mountain Village Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Mountain Village, CO?

Mountain Village building regulations apply to all property within town limits.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Mountain Village, CO?

Fees are calculated as: published fee schedule uses valuation-based permit fees and use tax. Town sources also show incentive waivers that can reduce permit fees up to 100 percent for qualified smart building or deed-restricted housing projects..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Mountain Village, CO?

1. Start the permit workflow with the Town of Mountain Village Community Development Department. 2. Use OpenGov for application submission, fee payment, inspection scheduling, and contractor registration. 3. Staff review and, where relevant, Bluebeam-integrated plan review and messaging occur inside the system. 4. Once approved, the permit proceeds through the town issuance process. 5. Existing issued permits in the old system may temporarily still use the prior inspection request workflow until transfer.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Mountain Village, CO?

The following work is generally exempt: Published accessible town materials emphasize incentives and code compliance more than a concise exempt list..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Mountain Village, CO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: OpenGov inspection scheduling; older permits may still use the former Community Core workflow until transferred.

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